Centre Manager, Piccolo Mt Richmond

Ni Hao, Kia Ora, Hello, everyone. I am April (Yahui) Shao. I moved to New Zealand in 2007 and completed my teaching degree in ECE (early childhood education). I have always wanted to be a teacher since I was a child.

My cultural background and both local and international experiences have allowed me to grow a deep understanding of New Zealand’s multicultural curriculum.

I joined the Piccolo Park family in 2017 as a teacher in the preschool room then made team leader and now centre manager at our new centre here in Mt Richmond.

I believe when it comes to children, relationships are everything. They know when you love, care, respect and are there for them. I treasure the time I spend with children, they might be small in size, but they have taught me so many things and brought me loads of happiness. It is my pleasure to learn, grow and be part of their lives. I am looking forward to meet you, your children and whanāu.

Send me an email!