About Us

Cassandra Wood

Kia ora, my name is Cassandra Wood and I am the centre manager/owner at Seeds and Sprouts Childcare.

I am a fully registered teacher with 13 years teaching experience and I have a strong passion for learning with and alongside tamariki, supporting them to be confident, capable beings in society. In my spare time I love going to the beach, playing footy and enjoying the company of family and friends.

Becky Joyce

Kia ora Seeds and Sprouts Whānau. My name is Becky and I am Whangārei born and bred, Ngāpuhi me Ngāti Hine proud, and have lived here all my life.

My son Asher along with our dog Petal come from a big family that mainly live locally.

My passion in life has always centred around people of all ages through youth work and counselling but I have been involved in the Early Childhood sector since 2011, becoming qualified in 2014.

It’s a privilege to be able to nurture and care for your tamariki. Ngā Mihi

Chantel McDonald

Kia Ora my name is Chantel and I gained my Early Childhood Teaching Degree in 2016. I'm married to Glenn who is a Year 8 teacher at Tauroroa Area School and we have three children Kelsey, Summer and Levi.

We moved to Northland in December 2016 from West Auckland. I enjoy getting to know tamariki and their whanau, and building special relationships with them all. I especially like working alongside tamariki and teaching them to build great relationships with each other.

Cheyenne Cottle

Kia ora, My name is Cheyenne. I am in my first year of study even though I have worked in the early childhood sector for 3 years now.

I love working with tamariki and seeing the little things that inspire them.

Peta Walsh

Tena koe, my name is Peta. I have lived in Whangarei with my fiancė Jim for 7 years. I am currently completing a certificate in ECE and am in my second year of studying Te Reo Maori through TWoA.

I am looking forward to beginning my bachelors in ECE next year. Building unique and reciprocal relationships with both the tamariki and their Whanau is a huge passion of mine.

“Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti Arahia o tatou mahi"
“Let the uniqueness of the child guide our work"

My hobbies include music, travelling and helping out on my Whanau land in the Hokianga.

Vicki Jacobson

I was born in Auckland and moved up to Whangarei when I was 5

I have two beautiful daughter's Mya and Indiana.

I have had a passion for early childhood since high school but was put on hold while I started my family

I am now excited to start my ece journey here at Seeds & Sprouts and I cannot wait to meet all the Tamariki and their families

Lilly Tana

Kia Ora,

My name is Lilly and I am a qualified teacher as of 2022, but I have been working in the ECE sector for a few years now. I have a passion for working with and alongside tamariki and a passion for child development overall. 

I am from Ngunguru on the Tutukaka Coast and spend a lot of my spare time at the beach with my Rottweiler Rio. If I’m not at work or the beach I’m probably at home with coffee and a good book!

Lucy Farrell

Kia Ora! My name is Lucy Farrell. I am a fully registered Early Childhood Teacher.  I gained my teaching degree in 2019 through New Zealand Tertiary College.
I have a strong passion for working alongside Infant and Toddlers. I love the nurturing and caring side that comes with working alongside this age group and find supporting the young tamariki through their learning journey extremely rewarding.

In my spare time I enjoy going to the beach, walks with Pippa, my Golden Retriever and spending time with my family and friends!