
Hanmer Springs
Government Licensed Nursery & PreSchool



Meet Our team.



Yifan Jia
Preschool Teacher
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Hi, my name is Yifan. I am originally from China. I moved to New Zealand with my husband Tony in January 2018.
I have worked at Tree Bears since January 2022 after completing my Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary) in New Zealand, I have a daughter Elena who attends Tree Bears.
Before moving to New Zealand, I worked with young children for 3 years. I am dedicated to creating a secure, challenging environment that is flexible engaging, and fosters potential. I look forward to working alongside families and children so children can reach their full potential.

Tony Wang
Preschool Teacher
My name is Tony. I moved to Hanmer Springs in 2022 with my wife, Yifan. I previously worked in Christchurch at an Early Childhood Centre.
I have completed my level 5 in Early Childhood papers. Here in New Zealand.
While I lived in China, I also worked in Early Childhood and before that, I helped build rocket ships!
I believe that the children should always come first and that we must listen to the child and take their lead on their learning journey.
I am a huge believer that learning should be fun and inviting for all.

Manon Rackett
Teacher
My name is Manon, and I am thrilled to be working at Tree Bears.
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Early childhood teaching is something I am really interested in and keen to learn more about since having my own children, Lola, and Summer.
I am French but have lived in both Australia and New Zealand for over 10 years now.
I work mainly in the Nursey here at Tree Bears
I am really looking forward to working alongside all the children here at Tree Bears.