Our Awesome Marina

Hi I’m Marina, Manager of Riverton Childcare. I am married to Dean. We have five tamariki and two mokopuna. I was initially a primary school teacher but re-trained in early childhood education, graduating in 2005. We opened Riverton Childcare in November 2003 and the Childcare has been a vital part of the community since then.

I also have a diploma in child protection and have a special interest in ensuring that all tamariki can access education in a way that meets their individual needs.

I love my job and enjoy getting to know the tamariki as they grow and their whānau and extended family.

I have a great team of teachers who all work well together to ensure that the tamariki at Riverton Childcare learn in a kind, caring and loving environment.

I am a member of Hope Centre, Riverton and on the National Board for Caring Families Aotearoa

Kia ora. I am married with 3 daughters.  I have been an early childhood teacher since 1998, teaching at Riverton Childcare since 2013.

I believe that all tamariki are active learners and teachers should provide experiences that are meaningful to the tamariki that enhance their learning and development, so they are can grow up as competent and confident learners and communicators.  

I feel teachers need to believe in tamariki and encourage the tamariki to develop high self esteem and confidence to be able to achieve what the child sets out to do. 

I feel that the tamariki's learning journey also benefits from positive, trustworthy and respectful relationships.  Through these relationships the child gains a sense of trust and well- being, giving them the confidence to express themselves freely.

I look forward to being part of your child's journey within early childhood education.