About Us

Vivien Liu – CM

Nihao，Huan ying ni men.

Welcome to join us in Fun N Play.

My name is Vivien and I come from Guangzhou China with more than 10 years experience in project management in a prestige multinational company. I respect diversity and like collaborating with people from different backgrounds . It is my pleasure and honor to join in ECE sector.

I value the importance of teaching and nurturing our young kids from the very beginning so that it will leave meaningful and inspirational marks for their future.

Geeta – Head Teacher

Namaste everyone.

My name is Geeta. Geeta name meaning is Holy Book of the Hindus. I am from India. Here, I am living with my husband. I am very friendly, adjustable, supportive and jolly person. You always see a smile on my face. I love children that’s why I opted teaching as my profession. I love to try different art and craft activities and fun activities with children

Sophie Wang -Registered Teacher

My name is Yan but I go by Sophie.

I am a positive, easy-going, open-mind and good time management person. I am also passionate, patient as well as responsible when working with children. I believe every child is different and unique. If working with children, I should get down on the children’s level and offer choices for them. I should value and develop each child’s strengths, interests, skills, abilities and knowledge to extend their learning. The children at the Centre come from many different cultural backgrounds. I respect culture diversity, I am able to celebrate the benefits of diversity with each individual child and enable them to understand and acknowledge differences.

The early years of a child’s life are busy. I believe learning is happening all the time and is interwoven through all developmental domains. Therefore, the goal of my program is to make their ongoing learning experiences safe, positive, and fun, nurturing the whole child as I strive to guide them into the next stage of development with confidence in themselves and an excitement for continued learning.

Gizalyn Asis Gelbolingo – Registered Teacher

Hello there!

I am Gizalyn (Giza) Asis Gelbolingo, with the degree of Bachelor in Elementary Education (Level 7).
I’ve been teaching for more than 10 years in the Philippines.
I am grateful to be part of FUN N PLAY center which nurtures diverse learners and commitment is invaluable.
I am passionate about working with children because they are so full of potential, watching them explore, learn, and grow is incredible.
I look forward to a wonderful time of learning together.

Honeylyn Galon – Centre Cook

Magandang araw sa inyong lahat

I’m Honeylyn Galon, I came from Philippines.

I’m a married and have 2 kids (1 boy and 1 girl).

I chose to work here because I love being around children. I like to build relationships with children, their families and getting to know them on a more personal level and especially for all the teachers.

This is my first job here in NEW ZEALAND.

To my family FUN N PLAY thank you so much for this opportunity.

Surabhi Sharma – Registered Teacher

Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti arahīa ō tātou mahi

Let the uniqueness of the child guide our work.

Hello, Kia Ora, Namaste, Talofa, Ni sa bula, Nǐ hǎo, Xin chào, Kamusta, Sat Sri Akal

Pepeha:
Ko Himalayas tōku maunga
Ko Ganges tōku awa
Ko Hindus tōku iwi
Ko Sharma tōku hapū
Ko Rajiv tōku matua
Ko Kamlesh tōku whaea
Ko Surabhi tōku ingoa

My name is Surabhi Sharma, and I am happy to be part of this Centre. Originally from India, I bring with me a deep appreciation for cultural diversity and a passion for nurturing young minds.

I believe every child is special and should feel safe, happy, and included. I look forward to working in partnership with whānau to support each child’s development and well-being.