Roger Tan

Franchisee Owner

Hello, my name is Roger Tan, I am from Beijing in China. I have a deep passion for providing quality childcare and education. I take great joy from observing and encouraging children as they develop into life-long learners, creating, discovering, making social connections and becoming confident in their abilities. It is my aim to provide an environment when your child can grow healthily and happily.
I am very excited to share with you my beautiful pre-school in Albany, with brand new equipment, wonderful staff and advanced management support and experience. Please come by soon and see it for yourself. We would love to show you why we are so successful. We will be opening in July 2018. Please call our head office for enquiries, email us or visit our website for updates.

Joy Cho

Centre Manager

Kia Ora. My name is Joy CHO. I am originally from Korea and I have been living in New Zealand since 2000. I did my Diploma in Early Childhood Education in Christchurch and graduated at the University of Canterbury. I am a dedicated and fully registered early childhood teacher with a passion for children’s learning and care.

I believe children’s early stage of life is so crucial to the adult they will become, and I love having a part of and making a difference to their learning and development. Here at Just Kidz Albany we incorporate Te Whariki into our everyday life, I especially enjoy encouraging Parents, Families and Whanau into taking part in our service as well as adopting parents’ contribution in their children’s learning and development. I believe that each child is unique, competent and capable. I enjoy working collaboratively with families, children, parents and teachers towards the common goal of ensuring that children have the opportunities to gain knowledge in all areas that are meaningful to them. We have the most wonderful team of teachers here at Just Kidz Albany and I feel privileged to be part of it. I look forward to working with you and your children.

Emma Kwon

Assistant Centre Manager

Kia Ora.

My name is Emma Kwon. I am from Korea and arrived in New Zealand since 2011. I finished my graduate Diploma of Teaching in New Zealand Tertiary College.

I as a fully registered teacher have five years of experience in Early Childhood Education Sector and have been working with all age group from infants to pre-schoolers. I am a person who thrive in a challenging environment that I can implement my great initiative and ability to organise and manage tasks to a high standard. I will always endeavour to provide a wide range of learning experiences and creative environment. Here at Just Kidz Allbany, I am look forward to working with you and your children.

Abby

Teacher

Hi, Everyone.

My name is Abby and I am from China. I have been in New Zealand for five years and I have found my deep passion for the children and the early childhood education. I have completed the 3 years Bachelor of Teaching and has become a qualified teacher which will also constantly encourage me to update my pedagogical knowledge and teaching strategy.

I believe that each child is unique as they have their individual social, emotional, intellectual and physical qualities. Every child deserve the opportunity to learn in ways that enable the development of their abilities and the strengths. As a teacher in Just Kidz Albany, I will provide the appropriate guidance for the children and help their holistic development.

Kerena Harris

Teacher

Hi, my name is Kerena Harris.

I have a Diploma of Teaching in Early Childhood Education and am fully registered. I have been working with young children for 10 years and love seeing them learn and grow. I live with my partner and in my spare time enjoy seeing my friends and family.

I have a passion to work with and teach infants and toddlers and look forward to getting to know all the children and families.

Ning Wang

Teacher

Kia Ora.

My name is Ning Wang. I am originally from China and I have been in New Zealand for 10 years, I finished my Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education 2013 at Wintec (Waikato Institute of Technology). I have been working with children in a variety of age group for 6 years.

I am passionate about working with young children and I believe that each child should be valued as individual and competent learner. I enjoy the every moment working with children and I truly believe that this is crucial time to instill a love of learning in children to become lifelong learners.

Ray

Cook

My name is Ray and started at Just Kidz Albany as a cook. I am originally from the China and have lived in New Zealand 3 years. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and so glad to join in Just Kidz Albany. I am very confident to provide healthy and delicious meals to our young children.