Head Teacher

Kia Ora, my name is Amy Newman, I am the Head Teacher here at Little Farm Preschool and Nursery.

I hold a diploma of teaching, am fully registered and have a current first aid certificate. 

I live rurally in Ohau with my husband and 2 children.  We have several small animals that keep us busy and on our toes. In the weekends we enjoy visiting the river with our dog, motorbike riding and spending time as a family.

I strongly believe in open and clear communication and building warm and loving relationships with tamariki and whānau.  By having these we will have this will help build strong resilient children that will thrive for years to come.

I have been in Early Childhood for nearly 20 years, working full and part time while I started my family. Over those years I have been involved in running and managing centres.  I look forward to meeting you and your whānau being involved in your child’s learning journey, please don’t hesitate to come and see me if you have any concerns big or little.

NURSERY - ROOM LEADER

Kia ora, I’m Alicia.

I’ve been working in early childhood education for over 10 years and hold a Bachelor of Teaching (ECE). I’ve lived on the Kāpiti Coast my whole life and am now settled in Paraparaumu with my partner and our three tamariki.

I’m passionate about creating a warm, nurturing environment where tamariki feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore, learn, and grow. I see each child as a unique individual, full of potential, and I love helping them discover who they are.

 I have a strong Māori affiliation and weave te reo and tikanga Māori into my daily practice. I value respectful, reciprocal relationships with children, their whānau, and my colleagues, and I believe in the concept of ako—where we all learn from and with one another.

Outside of teaching, I enjoy playing netball, being creative, and spending quality time with my whānau. I’m proud to be part of this learning community and feel privileged to support each tamaiti on their journey.

ROOM 4

Kia Ora, my name is Nicole. I have lived on the Kāpiti Coast my entire life and appreciate how beautiful coastal living is. I have recently completed a degree in Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) at Whitireia Community Polytechnic in Porirua. I am looking forward to putting the skills and knowledge I have gained through my study to use with your tamariki. 

I value spending time with my family and friends and have a son called Dante . I enjoy being outside in nature, reading and taking walks. My experience of being a parent ignited my passion to enrich children’s learning and development. I thrive on enhancing a child’s learning through their interests so they can maximise their learning potential. I enjoy working on my own teaching potential so that I can be of even more support. It is a pleasure to be working in the Early Childhood Education sector doing what I love.

Nursery

Kia Ora, my name is  Nikki 

I graduated in 2014 from Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand with a Bachelor of Education (Early  Childhood).  I have a passion for supporting children to strengthen their problem solving and inquiring skills through exploring their individual interests. I believe this can only be achieved through respectful relationships with tamariki and their whānau. 

I believe that children learn through play as they create meaningful experiences. I enjoy sensory activities such as messy play, music and creative arts. I look forward to getting to know the tamariki and their whānau here at Little Farm.

Nursery

Kia Ora, 

My name is Michelle van Cruchten.  I live in Pukerua Bay with my partner Mikee and two children Eden and Sofia. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends as well as walks at the beach and ballroom dancing. 

I have my Bachelor in ECE and graduated in 2010.  I am also a fully registered Early Childhood Teacher.

Room 3

My name is Barbara Mason, my family are the hub of my life.  I have three children and two of them have since grown up and flown the coup to start their own lives, which leaves my youngest at home.  

My interests are special needs, keeping up with current research and for relaxation I enjoy the beach, crafts, reading, travel and tenting with my family and friends.

Throughout my life, my career path has led me to empowering children to achieve their goals through learning.  I attained my Bachelor of Teaching in (Early Childhood) as a goal to further enhance my learning in education.  I passionately believe in being part of an environment where children are embraced to be independent and interdependent lifelong learners.