Our People
Leesa Armstrong, Centre Manager
I started my teaching journey in 2006 and have been a qualified and registered teacher since 2011. My personal teaching philosophy is based on respectful relationships. This provides the foundation for gaining an insight into your child’s life at home so I can support their learning and development during their time at Pascals. I have been at pascals since October 2015, I have a son who attends St Marys school.
Jo Jenson,
I have been working at pascals since 2017. I hold a Bachelor of Education (ECE). I work full time in room 2. I pride myself on knowing the different Atawhai Kaiako hold, and I use this knowledge to uplift and support our team to the best of my abilities. Through Whanaungatanga and fostering relationships I hope to create a respectful and trusting environment for whanau and tamariki with our Kaiako.
Sophie Fritz,
I have been working at pascals since 2021. I hold a Bachelor of Education (ECE). I have a son Eli in room 4 and a daughter McKenzie in room 3. My personal teaching philosophy is about providing a safe, responsive, and nurturing environment for the tamariki. I aim to maintain genuine reciprocal relationships with our tamariki and whanau.
Kate Roughan,
I have been working at pascals since 2022 I am in my final year of my studies for a Bachelor of Education (ECE). My personal teaching philosophy is about strong reciprocal relationships between whanau through warm and open communication. I believe children’s whanau and community are an essential part of children’s learning environment. As well as, creating an environment that enables children to feel safe to explore their interests.
Lisa Tomes,
I have been working at pascals since 2021. I hold a Bachelor of Education (ECE). I have a son Leo in room 3 and eldest son Felix goes to Fairhall school. My personal teaching philosophy is very much about strong relationships with tamariki and their whanau. I am a bubbly fun person who prides myself in my ability to connect with whanau through respectful reciprocal communication.
Emma Males,
I have been working at pascals since 2022 I am in my final year of my studies for a Bachelor of Education (ECE). My personal teaching philosophy is about fostering nurturing relationships with the tamariki. Creating an environment that is safe and welcoming for tamariki, kaiako and whanau. I aim to provide an inclusive environment that recognises tamariki as capable and competent learners.
Kim Nicholas,
I have been working at pascals since 2019. I am in my final year of my studies for a Bachelor of Education (ECE). I have 4 grow up children and 5 beautiful grandchildren. My personal teaching philosophy is about building nurturing, caring and responsive relationships. I strongly believe that this contributes to children’s sense of security and compliance. I aim to ensure I create a fun inclusive environment that encourages all children to build a sense of self worth and belonging