Meet the Team
Dedicated & Certified
Kathy Chi
Qualified Teacher/ Acting Manager
I am originally from Taiwan. I came to New Zealand 25 years ago and have raised my three children here. I have been an ECE teacher since 2007. I have been a student, a relief teacher, a qualified teacher, manager and owner. I love my job in ECE and consider working with children a great personal achievement.
Anna Chiu
Administrator - Qualified Teacher
Ni Hao! I am Anna, I am a qualified teacher as well as the administrator here at Barbara’s Place. I have been working with children from a very young age helping out at after school care. I believe in developing children’s potential through a stimulating, exciting and collaborative learning environment. I value the individuality of each child and the contribution they make to our centre. I look forward to meeting and welcoming your family to our centre and being a part of your child’s learning journey.
Yoo Jung Yun
Permanent Teacher
I am originally from Korea. I have been an early childhood education teacher for 10years including in KL, Malaysia and Shanghai.
I believe one of the key foundations for a child’s learning experiences is in developing a sense of belonging. As an educator it is our responsibility to support, encourage and nurture this sense of belonging in our children.
Rui Huang
Permanent Teacher
Hi, my name is Rui (Rae). I have been at Barbaras Place for 2 years and have just started my Graduate Diploma in ECE. I have a wonderful son called David and as I have watched him grow, I felt a strong passion for educating young children. I believe each chid is unique and has their own pace to learn and grow. I am so excited to be a part of their early childhood journey.
Saritha Kumar
Qualified Teacher
I believe that each child’s individual qualities and culture should be expressed and valued, as this is who they are. I feel that trusting, secure relationships are the foundation of learning, and it is through these relationships that children gain the sense of wellbeing and belonging necessary for them to freely explore their world. I see infants and older children as highly capable and competent individuals.
Mina Azimi
Qualified Teacher
I have been working in Early Childhood Education for over 18 years, most of which has been at Barbara’s Place. I’m passionate about teaching, mentoring and caring for each child as if they were one of my own. It is my belief that all children should be treated equally and that their cultural diversity and individual interests should be embraced and celebrated.