Meet the Team
Jenni
Head Teacher
I have worked in early childhood for over 30 years and joined One Tree Hill Kindergarten in 2006. Before this I worked in a variety of day-care centres mainly with under twos. I have also worked in Canada and England as a nanny.
Most of my family live in England and when I can I love to go and visit them and of course I still love visiting Canada and the friends I made while living there. I enjoy exploring New Zealand, taking photos, walking, gardening and spending time with friends.
Catherine
Teacher
I trained as a kindergarten teacher at Auckland Teachers College where I graduated with a diploma in 1986. I have taught at a number of different kindergartens in Auckland and before starting my family I was Head Teacher at Cuthbert Kindergarten in Onehunga. I enjoy working at One Tree Hill Kindergarten where I have been teaching since 2003. I have lived in Onehunga since 1989 with my husband Robert and we have 3 children. I love going for walks in Cornwall Park, reading and watching sport.
Alison
Teacher
I have enjoyed working with children for over twenty years in England, Scotland and New Zealand. I emigrated from England in 2004 and I enjoy living in this community. I am a mother of two boys, Seth and Joseph. In my spare time I enjoy flax weaving, developing my cooking skills and spending time with my boys. I graduated from Auckland University in 2013 and I have relieved in different centres before joining the team here in August 2014.
Eudy
Teacher
I have over 10 years of experience in early childhood education. My family and I moved to New Zealand more than 30 years ago from Hong Kong. I initially gained a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Auckland, however my passion for working with children led me to retrain and I gained my Diploma of Teaching (ECE) in 2001. I have worked in a range of early childhood centres & kindergartens locally and overseas. I live in One Tree Hill with my husband and enjoy spending time with our four fur babies (cats).
Eulalia
Administrator
¡Hola! I was born in Guadalajara, (the 2nd biggest city in Mexico) where I grew up. I left my home when I was 23 years old and went to England to learn English. I worked mainly as a nanny and au-pair. I then went to Israel and volunteered in a kibbutz where I was assigned to the day care and where I ended meeting my kiwi husband. I arrived in NZ in 1998 and have mostly worked in the travel industry. I have a very active 11 year old son who attended One Tree Hill Kindergarten and loved it! I love handcrafts and cooking, making desserts and cakes the most. One of my favourite things is going to the movies with my son.
Esther
Teacher
My family migrated to New Zealand from the Philippines when I was six years old, and I have lived in Auckland ever since. I still visit my hometown to spend time with my Grandma and extended family. Growing up, I was involved in Sunday school helped my Mum teach classes, which is where I discovered my passion for teaching and caring for children. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at AUT University, and I'm really excited to graduate at the end of 2026! Outside of teaching, I live with my Mum, Dad, sister, and our many pets. I enjoy music, singing, hanging out with friends, playing the glockenspiel, guitar, and ukulele, and just having fun!
Elizabeth
Kindy Assistant
Halo, Apa kabar? I grew up in Indonesia. In 2007 I emigrated with my husband and daughter to New Zealand, we lived in Wellington for a couple of months before moving to Auckland. I had another two children who attended One Tree hill Kindy. I completed a degree in Food Technology but decided to train and work in ECE. I have been working here since 2024. In my spare time, I love spending time with my teenage children and doing outdoor activities with them; swimming, kayaking, biking or hiking.
Shayna
Teacher
I have been an early childhood educator for around 10 years in the local community, and started at the Kindy in 2016. I am passionate about providing a variety of experiences that engage and follow children’s interests. I live with my husband and lovely daughters. I also have a keen interest in retro and vintage collecting in my spare time, this comes through in some of my fashion choices : )
