Renata, originally from Brazil, is the mother of a ten-year-old girl and twin eight-year-old boys. When she's not busy with them, she's out walking Daisy, her Cavoodle.

She values the respectful, responsive, and reciprocal relationships she builds with children, their whānau, and her colleagues. By engaging with others, we can participate in experiences that are meaningful and enriching to all of us.

As one of the owners and teacher of Belmont Montessori Preschool, she embraces diversity and the authenticity of every child. She believes children should be respected for who they are, and that everyone is unique. The individuality of each person adds colour to the world.

As an early childhood teacher and one of the owners, Grace's goal is to create a safe and warm learning environment where experiences are tailored to each child's interests and abilities.

She is inspired by the Montessori philosophy and believes that her role as an ECE teacher is to help children learn and grow.

Her teaching philosophy is based on relationships; she values collaborations between children, their families, the community, and the environment. These relationships are based on a culture of kindness, intending to provide children with the support they need to be confident and capable learners.

Hayley believes in providing a supportive and stimulating environment for children to grow and learn.

She believes every child is unique and deserving of care, compassion, and respect. Her approach focuses on fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence, while honoring the special bond between children, families, and community. She is committed to cultural responsiveness and inclusivity within her teaching and learning experiences.

Becky lives locally with her partner their two boys, Lockie and Xavier. She is a qualified Primary School Teacher but discovered a passion for educating younger children after having her own. She wants to inspire children to be lifelong learners, encouraging a desire for knowledge acquisition and a curiosity for the world around them. She believes that trusting and genuine relationships with staff, children and their whānau are the foundations for a successful learning community. As an educator, her aim is for children to flourish in all domains, whilst feeling accepted and celebrated within the early learning space.

Gina is originally from South Korea. Gina embarked on a journey to Aotearoa New Zealand with her two children in 2009. They have lived in Auckland for 15 years and her children are now both in their twenties thriving with their own adventures as young adults. Gina graduated with a bachelor’s degree in child study from South Korea and has been fortunate enough to work in diverse educational settings to impart knowledge and care to many children. Her fascination with holistic education flourished during her early days as a mother, navigating the challenges of raising a child with dyslexia. This ignited a quest to explore varied educational methodologies, with a fervent dedication to fostering creativity, addressing individual needs, and nurturing each child's potential during their pivotal developmental stages. Gina finds so much joy in enriching learning experiences, from melodic sing-alongs to lively dance sessions and captivating craft activities. Beyond her work as a preschool teacher, you'll often find her around Devonport going for a run, or trekking through the bush at the Pinnacles, or treating her patients at the clinic. Her background in holistic medicine emphasises the harmonious interplay between the body, mind and spirit which aligns with the ethos of Maria Montessori, a trailblazer in both medicine and education. Gina firmly believes that education, when infused with love and respect for children, can heal and transform a child into an independent learner.

Teresa lives in Bayview, Auckland, with her husband. She has two stepsons, now in their early 20s. Teresa enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going fishing, and likes to keep fit and healthy. Teresa is a qualified and fully registered, having worked in childcare since 2009. Teresa likes to engage and support all children at their level, ensuring everyone is included in play to make them feel like equals. Teresa focus' on supporting children's social and emotional skills where needed, and she likes to notice the great joy on children's faces as they achieve their goals, learn, and develop alongside each other.

Danny was born and raised in China and moved to New Zealand when he was 16 years old. Danny graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Hospitality Management in 2010. After few years working in the hospitality industry, Danny found his real passion in ECE teaching, so he studied and graduated from New Zealand Tertiary College with a Graduated Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Danny has been enjoying working with children in Montessori inspired early childhood centers for the last ten years. Danny believes that it is important to meet each child’s individual needs at their own pace and encourages children to explore, learn and grow.