Our teaching Staff:
We are proud to have a wonderful, dedicated team of professionals who bring their own unique strengths to our Little People family. Our teachers come from diverse backgrounds and are mostly qualified, registered teachers who all hold First Aid certificates. Together they grace us with a wealth of experience and skill at what they do.
Our teachers are supported through professional development to ensure they remain current and leaders in their field in order to provide our children with the best possible care and education. Regular performance appraisals are also in place to ensure that our staff has a vision and that their passion for what they do is kept alive.
We believe in maintaining and establishing strong partnerships and relationships with our children, parents and whanau.“It takes a special person with patience and wisdom to share and unlock the treasure awaiting within children”
Meet the Senior Management and Centre teams
Jodie and Tony Hight - Owners
We have been the owners of Little People since 2003. I have been in the Early Childhood setting for over 30 years. I arrived at our Archers Road centre at the age of 15 for an interview and never looked back. 10 years later Tony and I became the owners of the centre and changed its name to ‘Little People’. Our dreams and passion becoming reality. Together we are passionate about ensuring that our teachers, families and children have a place that they can dream, a place where they are happy and can grow and a place to call home.
Zaneta Cheemee - Manager
Working with, and being part of the education of children has always been my calling and passion. Having qualified as a Primary and High School teacher, I went on to complete a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood from the University of Auckland. I started my employment as a teacher at Little People in 2004 and have enjoyed and learnt so much. Working at Little People is about joining a family and celebrating each child’s growth and development from the moment they walk through the doors to the end of their time here with us and often, beyond.
