Kia ora, I’m Jude — Head Teacher at Little Waves Paraparaumu.
I’m a fully qualified and certificated Early Childhood Teacher, and I graduated in 2013. Since then, I’ve worked at several centres across the Kāpiti Coast, including in two Head Teacher roles, and I feel fortunate to now be part of the Little Waves whānau.

I live in Paraparaumu with my partner, and I have two married tamariki who are my absolute pride and joy. You might catch a little English accent when we kōrero — I moved to Aotearoa in 1970, so I’m a bit of a Kiwi-English blend!

I’m passionate about creating a calm, nurturing, and joyful learning environment where our tamariki feel safe, confident, and valued for who they are. I believe in fostering strong whanaungatanga (relationships), practising manaaki (care and kindness), and supporting each child’s individual learning journey through ako (shared learning). I love mentoring and working alongside kaiako to design rich, engaging experiences that support learning and social and emotional growth.

PRESCHOOL & NURSERY KAIAKO

Kia ora, My name is Sam and I studied my Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) with Te Rito Maioha.
I have over 10 years Experience in early childhood education working across all the different age groups from Nursery to the preschool. I enjoy working alongside the children at Little Waves and watching them grow into competent and capable, social individuals. I love watching them in their play and listening to their conversations among their peers. I enjoy supporting the children to become social and emotionally competent.
I live in Paraparaumu beach with my husband and our daughter Alice , who has also just graduated from the wise owl preschool. In my spare time I enjoy going on outings with my family, doing crafts and watching Disney films.
I look forward to meeting you

PRESCHOOL KAIAKO

Ko Whitireia te whenua
Ko Raukawa te moana
Ko Ngati Toa te iwi
Ko Raukawa ki Otaki toku marea
No Porirua ahau
My name is Sonya I am a mother of three beautiful daughters and a nanna to two precious mokopuna. I have been part of the Little Waves whanau since 2005.

My name is Georgina. I live in Raumati South with my partner and my puppy Bear and kitten Bambi. I’m originally from down South - Timaru and then Invercargill but moved up this way for some better weather and to be closer to a bigger city. I absolutely love the Kapiti Coast and all it has to offer. My favourite things to do are taking my puppy for a walk down the beach each night, spending time with family, going to concerts and travelling when I can afford it.

I have been teaching for 6 and a half years and believe in and support a calm environment for the under twos. I value respectful practices and empowering communication and fostering a sense of belonging for the tamariki and their Whānau. It is one of the best parts of the job when I see tamariki succeed at something they had doubted themselves with, and the immense pride they have when they master these skills. 

Preschool Kaiako

Kia ora my name is Jenna, I am a qualified teacher from Victoria University. I was born on the Kapiti Coast and now enjoy raising my two beautiful young girls here with my partner. In my spare time I love to spend time with my family outdoors at the park, beach, and traveling. I look forward to building strong relationships with the Wise Owl tamariki and their whānau.

PRESCHOOL KAIAKO

RELIEVING KAIAKO