Kia Ora, I am Danielle Auld-Julian, but my students call me Miss A-J. Relieving at Sunnyvale Primary has been great and I was lucky enough to be asked to stay on as part of the Sunnyvale Whanau teaching in room 7 for the rest of 2021. I am born and bred in West Auckland and have taught in the UK as well as several other New Zealand schools teaching a wide range of year levels. I love watching tamariki engage and progress with their learning and in particular enjoy teaching reading. I love ceroc dancing as well as home and craft projects.

Kia Ora, my name is Caitlin Gabriel. I was born and raised in Auckland. I have been teaching our amazing Year 5/6s in the Sunnyvale Modern Learning Environment for two years now. I came here as a Student Teacher in 2017 and immediately felt a connection with the school culture, students, staff, families and whānau. I have a passion for building relationships and developing social and academic skills in our tamariki that will enable them to be lifelong learners. When I am not teaching I enjoy going to the beach, walking, having picnics, playing board games, reading and sharing a good meal with friends and family.

Kia Ora Tatou, I am Teresa Puamau, I am of pakeha descent and am originally from Thames. I moved to Auckland at the age of 6 and have spent most of my life on the North shore, with a four year stint in south Auckland. I have had a vast amount of cultural influence in and through my life providing me with a rich and diverse upbringing and adulthood. I currently reside in Albany with 4 of my 5 grown children, my mother and my sister. My children are Maeeve (24), Fohe (22), Ilaisaane (20), Tairua (18), and Mariska (16). Maaeve lives in Nelson with her Fiance and Mariska is completing NCEA level 2 at Rangitoto College, the others are all working. I have always been active in their chosen sporting and extra curricular activities, leading me to become a Pippin and Brownie leader in the Girls Guide Movement, parent support, coach and manager of water polo as well as netball, and previously a committee member of the TS Bellona sea cadet unit. I have never not been far from working with children throughout my teens and adulthood, through caregiving to teacher aide roles and now teaching. I am a new teacher having completed my B Ed (primary) teaching degree in 2021. I am a firm believer of learning being a collaboration between teachers, whanau and students. I believe open communication is important for all to be successful. In my spare time, I love to read and spend time with my family and friends. I also like to water walk. I am excited to join the teaching team at Sunnyvale school and look forward to working alongside everyone to hautū (guide) and taituarā (support) students in their journey to become lifelong learners while continuing my learning journey as a teacher.

I am Pushpa Ram, and I grew up in Fiji on a farm eating lots of fresh food and fruits every day. Listening to my grandma’s stories and learning many valuable life skills through playing with nature. I had a river near my house which was like a swimming pool .I got the teaching inspiration through my parents. They taught me how to read and write in my language. Therefore, I have a huge passion for teaching and learning and I absolutely love what I do. It’s an honour for me to be part of Sunnyvale School whanau and I will do everything I can to ensure our tamariki are nurtured in a supportive learning.

Kia ora, my name is Jacqui Wickes. I started my teaching journey in 2000. I have taught in London, Malaysia and New Zealand, from new entrants to year 6. I am passionate about developing literacy skills in all tamariki and specialise in supporting children with dyslexia.