| Our Team
Falguni (Falu) Bhansari - Owner/Manager
Namaste !! Kia Ora!!
I have a Masters in Early Childhood Education and am a proud Mum of two daughters. I believe that learning is a lifelong journey and we never stop, therefore why not learn from our tamariki who are expert learners! I believe in Tuakana-Teina relationships in which learners become teachers and teachers become learners. I thrive on the opportunity to learn and teach.
I have been teaching for more than 20 years and this is such a great opportunity to own a kindergarten that aligns with my philosophy. I look forward to meeting all our existing tamariki and their whanau as well as welcoming newcomers!
Janine Eagles - Kindergarten Administrator
Kia Ora!
I am originally from Taupo but settled in West Auckland more than 30 years ago. I have two grown up sons and have spent the past three decades working with children. I love watching our little learners experience new things and watching them grow.
I am out in my garden every chance I get and I also enjoy cooking, music and my dog Coffee.
My motto is “a clean kid is not a happy kid” - the more mess the better! :)
Louisa Mohan-Druce - Kaiako
Louisa (Lou) is of Cook Island and British descent and lives with her husband and son on their farm in Waitakere.
She is a nurturing and passionate teacher with more than 12 years working in Early Childhood Education.
When she enrolled her son into Seven Stars, she says she fell in love with the centre, its values and, of course, the amazing teachers … she started working for us not long after!
Stacey Porter - Lead kaiako
My name is Stacey Porter. I am originally from South Africa but immigrated in 2003 to New Zealand with my family. I have studied through Unitec to get my teaching degree. I have many hobbies, but all of them involve being creative for example painting, writing poetry, gardening and drawing. I also have a passion for learning new languages and phrases to help me communicate with the children in my care. I have many years of experience in all different areas and age groups of ECE. I enjoy supporting and teaching teachers and students. I have had several team leader roles and have enjoyed the rewarding experience of watching passion grow in the teachers that I support. I look forward to engaging with everyone at Seven Stars.
Jana Labuscagne - Kaiako
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Development)
Kia Ora! I am so excited to be part of the Seven Stars Kindergarten family!
I recently moved from South Africa where I gained my ECE teaching qualification. As a Mum of two, I understand the challenges of parenthood and am passionate about fostering a nurturing and engaging environment for our young learners.
I look forward to collaborating with my fellow Kaiako and our wider whanau to support the growth and development of your children while they are with us.
Soniya Singh - Kaiako
Namaste,
I’m a mother of two children, a boy and a girl. I have done a graduate diploma in education/ level 7 from NZTC. I’m a professionally registered teacher. I believe in providing an inviting learning environment for tamariki in which they will explore and learn in order to become confident and competent. I'm a compassionate Kaiako who loves interacting with our little learners and teaching them in a fun way. I'm here to provide the best support and care to the children. I love watching our tamariki grow as confident and capable little people.
I am looking forward to connecting with the whanau at Seven Stars
Kanitta Sirkham - Kaiako
Kanitta was born in Thailand and raised in Kaitaia in the Far North.
Mum to two beautiful daughters, Kanitta has developed her passion for ECE working at the local play centre and she currently runs the SPACE programme when she’s not with us at Seven Stars.
Kanitta started with us as a reliever in 2023 and has since developed strong bonds with the tamariki and their whānau and is excited to continue building these relationships in her permanent role.