Welcome to the Board
Our Board are passionate about our kindergarten communities - children, their whanau and our staff. As such, our kindergarten communities are the focus of all decisions, discussions and future directions that we as a Board undertake. We feel privileged to be part of the learning journey that the Tamariki in our kindergartens are embarking on and are greatly inspired and encouraged in 'the joy of teaching and love of learning' that is fostered in these communities.
Left to right: C Morgan, R Johansen, J Campbell, A Graney, N Newton-Howes, J Uri, J Henderson
Absent: Kylie Moody, Rhonda Parsons
The Napier Kindergarten Association Board is responsible for the governance of the Association and its role includes:
• Development of the Association’s Strategic Plan
• Employment of the General Manager
• Monitoring of strategic outcomes
• Management of risk
• Monitoring of legal compliance
• Setting policies
The Napier Kindergarten Association Board is comprised of the following 9 positions:
President
Vice President
Staff Board Member
Board Members (x6)
The General Manager, Finance Manager and Education Managers are Ex officio members of the Board.
Members are either voted or conscripted onto the Board for a 2 year term.
The Board meets regularly throughout the year in order to carry out its responsibilities. Representatives of the Board also attend Kindergarten AGM’s, the Association AGM and on occasion may participate on various Standing Committees or Review Groups.
The Board prepares regular newsletters which are distributed to our kindergarten communities and are also available here.
Current Board Members:
Jude Henderson (President)
"Hi, my name is Jude and I have been a member of the NKA Board of Trustees since March 2006. I became a member of the Board while my youngest child attended Onekawa Kindergarten. I could feel the joy and fun that the teaching staff shared with children and this encouraged me to "give back" to the kindergarten community. Since being on the Board, I have increased my knowledge of strategic processes, met outstanding staff and become part of the kindergarten family. I feel privileged to be a part of the NKA approach to innovative thinking and their commitment to early childhood education."
Andrew Graney (Vice President)
Nicola Newton-Howes
Christina Morgan
"Hi, I am Christina Morgan. I became a Board Member in November 2009. My children will start kindergarten in 2010 and I am enthusiastic about using my skills to the benefit of an organisation that my family will be involved with. I believe that the Early Childhood Education Sector is vital for our children and to society at large and that it’s ongoing stability and growth is vital."
Jay Campbell
"A father of three young children I was co-opted onto the Board of the NKA in 2008 when my eldest son Brad started at Taradale Kindergarten. Being a parent of young pre schoolers, to be involved in the shaping and promoting of world class pre school education for the Children of Napier is hugely rewarding. Witnessing the professionalism and passion shown by our Kindy teachers has only strengthen my belief that the Napier Kindergarten Association provides a fantastic platform for young children in our City. I look forward to continually focussing on the future direction of the Association."
Jessica Uri
As a parent I bring with me over 10 years experience and a good knowledge of kindergarten life. I have always had an interest in education and children and am part way through my studies towards a BA major in Education. I am friendly, open to new ideas and love learning. My vision for ECE is that it continues to move forward in positive ways and that the Government realise that early childhood education is so important to all children's learning and education.
Rhonda Parsons
‘I am a mother of 6; my youngest daughter is currently enrolled in Mary Richmond Kindergarten where all of her siblings have previously attended. I am very interested in what the future holds for our young ones. I believe we need to ensure our children are given the very best start they can have when they enter the education system, as this is the gateway to their learning in the future. I have a connection with Kindergarten everyday life which includes the children, teachers and families of children. A mothers point of view if you like. '
Kylie Moody
‘I believe strongly that Early Childhood Education is a vital part of children’s learning and development. Children are most vulnerable and most influenced during their formative first 5 years and being part of a quality education environment would benefit them for many years to come. Their thirst for learning, their self confidence and their views of the world around them can be greatly enhanced through quality education centers. I strongly advocate that this is what Kindergarten can provide.
I bring a child-centric approach to the Board. I believe that children should be at the heart of each decision and each strategy.'
Rose Johansen (Elected Staff Board Member)
