Rakelle Ru Bay

Centre owner & director

Hawke’s Bay local Rakelle is a fully qualified registered teacher with more than 26 years’ industry experience.

My passion lies in providing the best care and education possible for tamariki and their whānau. I assume an active teaching role across both centres and consider my role as an early childhood educator a privilege, a chance to ignite joy in new experiences; prompt curiosity in the world; introduce experiences that challenge and develop skills; and inspire a love of learning that tamariki will carry with them beyond Lumsden. My team shares my ambition to exceed excellence in all that we do, and are supported and mentored through professional development and ongoing study opportunities to be the best kaiako they can be. At Lumsden, everybody’s skills and talents are nurtured.

Jo Dawson

2IC

Jo brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the role of 2IC at Lumsden Kindergarten.

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It is an honour to be Rakelle’s 2IC at Lumsden Kindergarten. I bring with me many years of experience, passion, dedication and knowledge in a Teaching and Management role.

I look forward to embarking on a new pathway with our Lumsden whānau, kaiako and tamariki, as we travel this journey together.

My focus has been working with infants and toddlers but I love engaging with all age groups.

I will be overseeing administration and daily operations, whilst also supporting and mentoring our team. I will be upholding an active teaching role between the centres supporting kaiako to maintain the high standard of care and education Lumsden Kindergarten is known for.

What a privilege it is to have you and your tamariki on our waka.