Our Awesome Bronni

I was born in South Otago, Lovells Flat and raised in Central Otago in Tarras.  I moved to Roxburgh in my late teens and lived overseas for a couple of years before moving to Queenstown.  I worked for ten years in hospitality, and then found early childhood education and went on to gain my qualification.

I have 18 years experience in ECE, managing two centres and co-owning one.  I have taught in semi-rural centres in Roxburgh, Cromwell, and Alexandra before moving south.  My move south was for a change in lifestyle and scenery.  

I have one grown son and am close to my extended family.

Hello, I'm Jo Guise.  My interest in ECE started when my children were in Playcentre where I gained my playcentre supervisors' certificate and then in later years I was awarded my Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.

I am originally from Christchurch but after spending 39 years in Clinton I decided to make the move to join the team at Riverton Childcare, which I am very excited about.

I have three grown children and six grandchildren.

I enjoy walking on the beach, reading, gardening and I am looking forward to getting involved in the Riverton Community - and playing golf.

It's been a long journey, first teaching in Fiji for nine years, before securing my teaching position at Riverton Childcare, starting 8 April 2024. In March 2024 I made my first long-distance travel with my family, to Riverton, to start our new lives.

I have plenty to learn - cultures, way of life, Maori language, food, to name a few.

As an ECE teacher, I recognise my important role in building caring, responsive and nurturing relationships with the tamariki and connections with their whãnau. Also to provide quality teaching and learning experiences that cater for diversity, in a safe environment that respects different values and beliefs.

I have worked at Riverton Childcare as a Teacher’s Aide since 2007. I have one daughter, Siobahan and a gorgeous wee grandson Harlem. I have lived in Riverton all my adult life but grew up in Cromwell.

I enjoy working with the tamariki and following their interests to help them grow and develop. I form close relationships with tamariki and their whanau and provide consistent care. I like working as part of the team at Riverton Childcare and think we work together well, supporting each other in our teaching.

I am a member of the RSA and attend club nights on Friday. I like to go to Invercargill in the weekend and relish the opportunity to rummage in the secondhand shops.

Hello, my name is Shirlene Webster.

I have been working casually with the Riverton Childcare team since September 2022, moving into a permanent position in March 2023.

I have two beautiful children of my own who both attend Thornbury school.

During my time here I look forward to creating relationships with the children and their families.