Teenaa koutou, ko Zelna ahau.
I live here in Pukekohe with my husband, our young son, and family dog. I love nature, and as a family we enjoy the outdoors – exploring bush walks, bike trails, and beaches. We’re also a DIY family and enjoy tinkering away on projects at home.
My passion for early childhood education began when my son attended. Already working with children as a professional photographer, I decided to re-train. I am currently in the final year of obtaining my Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood). As someone who immigrated to Aotearoa in 2009, I am very thankful to be studying education here in NZ, and now – as I have gained great appreciation for NZ culture. I am particularly inspired by the holistic approach and beautiful values of te ao Maaori. I am proudly committed to practice and citizenship that honours te Tiriti o Waitangi.
My teaching is guided by respectful and reciprocal relationships with children and their families. I view children as capable and love working alongside them; stimulating their innate curiosity and drive to explore, discover, challenge, investigate, question, test, and connect their learning experiences.