Our people are our best asset and will make a world of difference in your child’s care and education
Kia Ora. I am the Centre Manager at Daystar. I have completed the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education from University of Auckland and the Post Graduate Diploma in Business from Unitec. I am originally from India, have lived in several countries, and now call New Zealand home.
In my role, I equally enjoy teaching children and mentoring teachers. My teaching philosophy involves forming strong and trusting relationships in order to create a rich learning environment.
I am huge believer in the concept of ako, where I not only teach, but also learn from the ākonga/student. In my leisure time, I enjoy travelling, watching movies and spending time with my family.
Privet, Kia ora and Hello! My name is Margarita. I am originally from Russia, where I studied to become a Primary Teacher. However, when I arrived to New Zealand in 2007, I realised that my passion was to work with little children. I studied at Auckland University in 2014 and have a bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education. My previous teaching experience was in the private sector of early childhood and I am so grateful to be now working in Daystar, which has a very homely feel to it.
My personal philosophy is based on mutual respect and open trusting communication with the children, parents and teachers. I strongly believe in giving each child an equal opportunity to learn, grow and develop into confident and competent individuals. I hope to combine my knowledge of the Reggio philosophy and Te Whaariki curriculum to support children’s learning journey at Daystar. I am passionate about enhancing children’s curiosity and their sense of wonder in a stimulating and positive environment.
In my leisure time, I enjoy spending time outdoors, watching movies and reading fiction books.
Kia Ora. Teaching in Early Childhood is my passion and I have been part of the teaching staff at Daystar since its inception in 1981.
I am a Cook Island Maori, and can understand and korero in Maori, especially in the Ngapuhi dialect.
I enjoy Gardening and Cook Island quilting in my spare time.
Kia Ora.
I am originally from China but now call New Zealand home.
I believe that the first five years of life are a period of incredible growth in all areas of a child’s development and I am passionate about children participating in learning experiences that allow them to explore, discover and build social, emotional and language development. I love the honest enthusiasm that children bring to life and love being part of their development.
In my leisure time, I enjoy reading fiction books, listening to music and spending time with my family.
Kia ora, Namaste!
My name is Pallavi Patel. I hail from the beautiful and colourful land of India. I moved to New Zealand in 2010 and gained my qualifications and teacher registration. I have 8 years of experience working with New Zealand early childhood sector. I believe that children are capable and competent learners and are able to achieve using positive guidance and role modelling. I also believe that the environment is the third teacher which can provide many opportunities of learning. I love working with children and being part of their learning journey.
In my leisure time, I enjoy gardening, watching movies and spending time with my family.