Kia ora, Nǐ hǎo and welcome!

I have been working in the Early Childhood Education sector since 2019 and feel incredibly privileged to be part of children's learning journeys during these important early years. I am passionate about creating a warm, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and confident to explore, learn, and grow.

I am a fully qualified ECE teacher with a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor of Business, and am also a NAATI Certified Translator. I am committed to ongoing professional growth and look forward to furthering my studies in Early Intervention Education in 2027.

I believe that strong relationships are at the heart of quality early childhood education. Building meaningful partnerships with children, families, and whānau is something I deeply value. I take the time to get to know each child as an individual, celebrating their unique strengths, interests, culture, and personality while supporting them to develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning.

With experience in intentional teaching, school readiness programmes, and team leadership, I am committed to providing engaging learning opportunities that help children thrive. I am known for my approachable nature, strong communication skills, and calm, supportive leadership style.

I feel honoured to be part of each child's journey and look forward to building lasting connections with children and their whānau as we learn and grow together.

Yuppy Chen
Head Teacher, Rata