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Meet our dedicated teaching staff

 

We are the qualified, passionate, teaching team at Premier Preschool who look forward to meeting you and your child.
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Jiana Lyu 
Head-teacher/Manager

 Jiana

Kia Ora 你好, my name is Jiana Lyu. You can call me Jiana /Jiajia(佳佳). I come from Inner Mongolia, China and have been in New Zealand for 6 years with my family. I graduated from Victoria University of Wellington in 2021 with a degree in teaching (Bachelor of Early Childhood Education)

 

The thing I value the most in teaching is love and respect. I like to follow tamariki’s interest and support them to develop as capable and confident individuals. It’s essential for young children to develop social skills through emotional regulation and positive interactions. I am honored to be part of their important early years developmental journey.

 

Apart from teaching at Preschool, I run a dance studio in Wellington. I have a passion in dancing (Jazz, k-pop, Traditional Chinese dance, Hip-hop, etc) and have been dancing for over 10 years. On Sundays, I teach Chinese in Wellington Language School. I certainly enjoy keeping myself busy!

 

I am looking forward to working alongside the tamariki and their whānau at Premier Preschool Johnsonville.

Hatesa Vailoa
Teacher
Tesa

Talofa everyone,

My name is Hatesa (Teacher), but Tesa would be fine. I am Samoan and Niuean, hailing from the og area of Porirua where I was born and raised. Allow me to share a little bit about myself - I am the second eldest of 5 children. I derive great joy from being in the company of children, where I can do my best to empower them through learning opportunities and techniques, all while ensuring that we have fun along the way.

I am truly excited to witness the growth of our tamaiti (children), especially as they navigate through various environments, seize learning opportunities, foster relationships, and build friendships. Sharing the knowledge of my culture with others is something I hold dear, and I cherish the connections I make with those who are on the same va'a (boat) as I am, particularly when it comes to learning about children and their diverse ethnic backgrounds.

In my spare time, I relish spending quality moments with my nieces, engaging in games, sports, hitting the gym, and simply unwinding at home with family members. I eagerly look forward to witnessing the learning and growth of our tamaiti (children), and supporting them in making the most of their preschool days.

Ia Manuia.

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