Stacey Robinson

Visiting Teacher

Kia ora, my name is Stacey Robinson and I am the Visiting Teacher for Gingerbread Cottage Waikato. I have a Bachelor of Teaching ECE, currently hold a Full teacher registration and have 10 year plus teaching experience in ECE from which I have grown and developed my teaching practices in leadership, guidance and curriculum amongst other areas in education. 

With unwavering dedication, I strive to integrate aroha into my teaching philosophy, nurturing meaningful relationships and encouraging tamariki to realise their potential. My passion for education is grounded in fostering a sense of belonging, wellbeing, and nurture. By cultivating an environment rich in aroha, diversity, and inclusivity, I firmly believe we can collectively empower our students to achieve remarkable learning outcomes and flourish in their educational journeys. I firmly advocate for the environments role as the third teacher, and believe children will flourish in setting where they can discover and explore Papatuanuku, cultivating a sense of wonder and curiosity about their surroundings. 

Beyond my teaching career, my personal life centers around family; I am a proud mother of three wonderful sons, raised in the Waikato amidst a supportive network of extended family and loved ones. During our spare time, my partner and I engage in outdoor pursuits, cherish family gatherings and accomplishments and strive to create an environment that promotes the values of community, whanau and strong sense of self in our children. We are proud small business owners and thrive on a challenge, instilling these values within our children and cherish all times shared together. 

Contact: stacey@gingerbreadcottage.co.nz
Phone: 027 477 8780

Fiona Shepherd

Administrator

Hi everyone, my name is Fiona. I was born here in NZ but spent 9-years living in London where I met my husband. We have two children who are now in their 20s (the younger one is still at home and the older one is married living in Wellington). I did my schooling years in Rotorua and moved to Tauranga 10-years ago due to my husbands job moving this way.
I have spent most of the last 24-years, since returning from the UK, in the early childhood sector.  I have worked as an administrator in ECE for a small and large organisations.

I look forward to working alongside you.