The One Tree Point Team
This is our team of teachers and staff at Educare One Tree Point. Scroll through to find out more about our teaching team.
Saskia Vette-Pivac
Centre Manager
Tena koutou whānau,
I am Saskia and have been working in early childhood education since 2014 and am a Provisionally Registered Teacher. I was raised in Whangarei Heads and have crossed the harbour to work in the beautiful One Tree Point. My passion in early childhood education is to nurture each child’s wairua, individuality and identity while providing them with a play based curriculum. Nga mihi nui.
Kimika Benton
Registered Teacher
Kia Ora everyone. My name is Kimika Benton. I have recently moved to New Zealand from South Africa with my partner and young daughter. I have been working as a teacher since 2010, and completed my Bachelor of Education - Foundation Phase in South Africa. I look forward to meeting you all and working alongside your tamariki while making memories.
Crystal Chapman
Registered Teacher
Kia ora whānau, my name is Crystal Chapman.
I live in Maungaturoto with by Husband and two daughters.
I have a Bachelor of Teaching in Early Childhood and have been teaching since 2011.
I enjoy being in the outdoors camping, fishing and exploring nature.
I am passionate about providing an environment for children that offers them a safe and secure space to grow , learn and develop life long skills. I look forward to building meaningful relationships with your whānau and child while here at Educare One Tree Point.
Laurel White
Provisionally Registered Teacher
Kia Ora I'm Laurel White. I hold a Post graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education and am provisionally registered teacher here at Norfolk street.
I have always had a passion for working with children. I really enjoy sharing their learning and working alongside them as they make discoveries through their play. I look forward to getting to know you and your tamariki.
Shannon Ward
Teacher in Training
Kia ora Whānau, ko Shannon taku ingoa, my name is Shannon and I am one of the kaiako here at Educare, One Tree Point. I work in our teina ruma which is our under 2’s group. I have lived locally for many years and am excited to be working here. I am currently completing my degree in a Bachelor of Teaching. I have worked in early childhood for many years and am very passionate about working with tamariki. I look forward to getting to know your tamariki and being on this journey alongside them. Shannon is currently on maternity leave.
