Meet The Team

Nicole Honiss | Director

Nicole’s vision for Little Sparrows is to provide a well-resourced, supportive environment where each staff member, child, and their families, feel a genuine sense of belonging. Nicole strongly believes that every child deserves the best care and education possible. She endeavours to ensure that each child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential while having fun learning in a safe and stimulating environment.

Amanda Willats | Centre Manager

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

We are very excited to have Amanda Willats (also known as Manda) back at Little Sparrows, now as the Centre Manager.

Amanda is a qualified and fully registered kaiako who has been working in a variety of early childhood settings, roles and environments over the last 28 years.

Amanda is a passionate kaiako who has a strong belief in developing reciprocal and respectful relationships with you all. She has a passion for leadership and engaging and building a team of kaiako that will promote and develop your tamariki’s social and emotional competence. Amanda also believes in children having lots of fun, and learning through rich play experiences that foster creativity and their love for learning. We are so thrilled to have Amanda lead our wonderful team of Kaiako, and look forward to the future ahead with her.

Nastasja Woodlock | Supervisor

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

Sarah Harper | Teacher

Bachelors of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

Astrid Hubbard | Teacher

Bachelors of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

Marianne Cameron | Teacher

Bachelors of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

Mandy Stitchbury | Teacher

Bachelor’s of Teaching (ECE)

Baylee Carnate | Teacher Aide

Claudia Higginbotham | Student Teacher

Hana Tupuola | Teacher Aide

Ellie Meacock | Teacher Aide