Our People
Jessie Hall
Tēnā koutou, ko Jessie Hall tōku ingoa. With over a decade of experience working with tamariki and a diploma in Montessori education, I am deeply passionate about collaborating with tamariki, whānau, and educators to support each child's unique learning journey. In my role as visiting teacher, I celebrate the rich cultures of our diverse communities and strive to honour the mana of tamariki, fostering their social and emotional competence. By working closely with educators, I promote positive learning outcomes that reflect the values and strengths of each child. Outside of my professional role, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children, and I love exploring the beauty of nature.
Joanne Lee Jamison
Kia ora, ko Jo Jamieson toku ingoa. In my role as a visiting kaiako, I am passionate and committed to supporting children's development and learning alongside whanau and families. I love to engage children in learning through their interests and current funds of knowledge and specifically through my knowledge of music and my hobby of singing. I am currently studying Early Intervention with Massey University and Te Reo through Te Wananga. I love to learn and add to my kete of knowledge.
Ming Fang
Kia ora koutōu, ko Ming Fang toku ingoa. I work as an office administrator/translater at Pandas Home Care. At Pandas I endeavor to assist the sharing of knowledge between our visiting kaiako, educators, and whānau, and sustain the growth of our organization as a learning community. My experience as a previous educator enables me to actively inquire into effective creation and delivery of authentic learning context to our learners. Outside of my work schedule I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and discovering the various experiences our Ōtautahi has to offer.
Tanya Tong
I believe that children are flourishing the best when they are learning in an environment where whakamana(empowerment) and aroha(love) are the norm. As the founder and director of Pandas Home Care, I am privileged to work with our children, their parents/whānau and educators, to collaboratively incorporate our cultures and strengths to form a curriculum that is consistently responsive to the needs of each child. Being an ECE practitioner and parent, I am passionate in supporting the sharing of knowledge between visiting teachers, whānau and our educators, to enhance a strong sense of engagement within and beyond our organisation. I look forward to meeting you, and celebrate your tamariki’s learning together through this fellowship.