Meet the Heart of BestStart Pinnacles: Our Amazing Teaching Team

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Here’s a quick introduction to our amazing team supporting your tamariki at BestStart Pinnacles

Mariette — Centre Manager, from South Africa, is a qualified teacher with over 13 years of management experience. She believes the early years are the most important and feels honoured to help shape young minds.

Robyn — Centre Administrator, from England, is our admin superstar and is passionate about supporting children and whānau. Aroha Room (Under 2s)

Emma — Qualified Teacher, raised in NZ. Emma creates spaces where tamariki feel empowered, loved, and supported to grow at their own pace.

Gigi — Qualified Teacher, originally from China. Gigi loves witnessing children grow and learn every day.

Essy — Qualified Teacher, from Zimbabwe, believes in safe, nurturing spaces where learning is joyful and hands-on.

Nisha — Loving Caregiver, originally from India, with 4+ years’ experience working with under 2s. She loves seeing the world through their eyes and watching their confidence grow. Koa Room (2–3.5 years)

Michelle — Qualified Teacher, NZ-born, who values building strong, respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau.

Vanessa — Teacher in training, NZ-born, aims to inspire and nurture tamariki so they feel safe and supported to grow into their unique selves.

Janice — Qualified Teacher, from the Philippines, loves creating kind, safe classrooms where children feel happy and confident to learn.

Sydney — Loving Caregiver, originally from the US, who finds joy in being a steady, encouraging presence for tamariki. Tuhura Room (3.5–5 years)

Jude — Head Teacher, NZ-born, advocates for play-based learning, sustainability, early literacy, and social-emotional skills.

Paida — Qualified Teacher, from Zimbabwe, creates warm, inclusive environments where each child feels valued and inspired to explore.

Carmi — Qualified Teacher, from South Africa, passionate about spaces where tamariki feel safe, valued, and free to learn through play.

Jana — Loving Caregiver, from the Czech Republic, passionate about creative, play-based learning and honoured to be part of each child’s journey.

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