Meet the team

We are privileged to work with a team of fantastic and talented teachers, each of whom is passionate about education and working to bring the best out of children.

Andrew Hambleton - Owner

Masters of Social Sciences in Psychology

I’m Andrew and together with Gemma we are the proud owners of two centres that are considered examples of what high quality early childhood education can be.

I am a proud Kiwi, born in Nelson and educated in Hamilton. Auckland is my home with 3 children: Ben (18) and Finn (15) and stepdaughter Olivia (10), our dog, Pascalle and cat, Smudge.

I come from a 25-year corporate career building teams and businesses through great cultures, investing in people and focusing on quality. I spent much of my career overseas in Asia and New York working with cultures all over the world and returned to NZ in 2020.

Gemma and I jointly run our business. I take more of a focus on managing the centres and teams, working with parents and ensuring we deliver high-quality, child-centred practices.

I am very committed to continuing BPM’s esteemed place held in the Birkenhead community and to ensure the safety and well-being of the children and families we serve.

Adele Hall - Manager – ECE Qualified

Diploma in Teacher (ECE)
Montessori Fundamentals (Early Childhood)
Teacher Registration – 255744
First Aid Qualified

With 37 years of experience in early childhood education, including over 20 years in leadership, management, and governance, I am committed to high-quality, child-centred practice.

Building respectful relationships with children, whānau, colleagues, and the wider community is central to my approach. I see every child as a capable and competent learner, bringing their own unique strengths and knowledge. It is a privilege to support each child’s learning journey and help them grow in confidence and reach their full potential.

Having grown up and raised my family in the Kaipātiki area, I have enjoyed working in the Birkenhead Point community for over 20 years.

Seyna Diagne - Teacher - Association Montessori Internationale Trained

AMI Training (Sweden)

Montessori Beginnings (Infants and Toddlers)

Tracy Cooke - Teacher - ECE Qualified

Bachelor of Commerce

Graduate Diploma of Teaching ECE

Montessori Fundamentals (Early Childhood)

Teacher Registration – 385067

First Aid Qualified

Charanjiv (CJ) Sahni - Teacher - ECE Qualified

Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)

Beginners in Story Telling

Jolly Phonic & Jolly Grammar

Diploma in Pre-Primary Teachers Training

Teacher Registration – 443474

Teresa Scott - Teacher - ECE Qualified

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

Diploma in Nutrition

Montessori Fundamentals (Early Childhood) – in progress

Teacher Registration – 337140