Our Team

(Tainui) Kia ora whānau, my name is Rachel Hughes and I am the Head Teacher at All Saints Early Learning Centre.  I joined the centre in October 2014, having led large early childhood centres and also being involved in initial and ongoing teacher education.  I have worked in the sector for more than 25 years, working both in New Zealand and overseas.  I have witnessed much change in the sector, but one thing that remains constant in my practice is a commitment to the value of love in education.  

Children thrive when they know they are loved, both at home and in their educational setting. When children receive a firm foundation of love they are then able to go on to achieve higher level learning; this was a key focus of my Master of Education research.

At All Saints, we endeavour to provide an inclusive environment where children’s well-being is catered for and where children feel they can take safe risks in their play and learn from their experiences. Early childhood is a time when social skills are put to the test and foundations for life are built.  The team aims to ensure that children experience a wide variety of holistic learning experiences. We look forward to welcoming your family to our special community.

Kia ora, my name is Hyesun Hwang. I was born in South Korea and migrated to New Zealand with my family when I was young. Since then, Auckland has become our home. I have always had a passion for education and children so after graduating with my bachelor's degree, I pursued further studies to become a qualified kaiako.

I believe that each child is a gift. I love working alongside children to help each individual discover their own gifts and talents to grow into their full potential. To be able to provide authentic learning environments for every child, I strive to build strong relationships with the children, whānau, and the wider community. I am grateful to be a part of our children’s learning journey.

Outside of the centre, I love spending time with my two beautiful children and my wonderful husband. As a family, we love going for spontaneous road trips and spending time in nature.

"Tēnā koutou, I'm Fiona. I come from Nanjing, China, and spent my high school years in New Zealand. I hold a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood from Auckland University of Technology.

I'm passionate about establishing strong connections with children. Understanding their thoughts and needs is crucial for their growth. For me, education is not only about teaching knowledge, but also about finding each student's unique potential, enabling them to discover their own value and possibilities.

My aim is to become a motivator in the field of education, assisting every child to fulfill their distinctive brilliance through care, understanding, and support. I am also excited about including cultural diversity to the centre with my Chinese heritage."