Stephanie Blake Email and Phone Number

I have worked in the Early childhood sector since my third year of study in 2009. My roles have progressed from reliever, to teacher, to assistant head teacher, team leader into my current role of practice partner. It was during my time at Early learning counties manukau that I discovered my passion for coaching and mentoring adults and since then this has been my preference within all of my roles. I love to support teachers and educators to think deeply about their practice and to challenge themselves to understand the why behind what they do every day in their work with children. I also have a strong passion for infants and toddlers and ensuring our youngest children are not being underestimated. My pedagogy pulls from the RIE/ Pikler philosophy and I strongly believe in treating all children with respect and working in partnership with them and supporting their agency.