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Our purpose is to help every child fulfil their unique potential, by connecting and empowering the community around them.
Storypark is shaped with the guidance of brilliant teachers, parents and experts from around the world.
Dr. Charles Pascal
Storypark Advisor
Charles is an internationally renown Canadian educator with expertise in early and higher education, public policy and leadership development. A former deputy minister in Ontario, Charles has published extensively in the fields of psychology and education and has received extensive and diverse awards and recognitions.
Dr. Edward Melhuish
Storypark Advisor
Professor of Human Development at the University of Oxford, involved in studies that have contributed to the formulation of social policy in the UK, a consultant to the Stanford Research Institute, and a scientific advisor to the Nordic Research Council, Academy of Finland, Portuguese Research Council, German Research Council, the Australian Research Council, South Korea, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Chile, as well as the European Commission, OECD and WHO.
Maria Aarts
Storypark Advisor
Maria Aarts is an expert in child development and the Founder and Director of Marte Meo International. ‘Marte Meo’ means “by one’s own strength” and is a method which focuses on the importance of communication in the building of relationships and emotional connections. Her philosophies and practices support a variety of programmes across 46 countries.
Dr. Laura Jana
Storypark Advisor
Dr. Laura Jana is a pediatrician, educator, health communicator, author, associate research professor at Penn State’s Prevention Research Center and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Anne Meade
Storypark Advisor
Chip Donohue
Storypark Advisor
Sue Robb
Storypark Advisor
June Mcloughlin
Storypark Advisor
Kim Hiscott
Storypark Advisor
Christine Legg
Storypark Advisor
Dr. Bradley Hannigan
Storypark Advisor
Storypark has an unusual heritage that shapes the way we think. All of the senior leadership team’s Mums have long careers in early childhood. They have given us our values and perspective, and continue to guide us in our thinking and direction with Storypark. Thanks Mum!
Janet Dixon
Peter’s Mum
Janet trained as a Kindergarten teacher, and worked in a variety of settings during her career including focusing on supporting children with additional learning needs. She worked in professional development at Victoria University and now supports ECE leaders, facilitates the ‘Incredible Years’ programme and loves being a Nanna!
Lynda MacDonald
Jamie’s Mum
Manager of Aroha Early Learning Centre, delights in observing and being involved in children’s learning. Storypark was first thought up by Jamie when Lynda mentioned she wanted a secure online environment to document children’s learning. It occurred to Jamie that other educators might want this too, and the rest is history.
Carol Hartley
Mathew’s Mum
Carol has been Head Teacher at Mangere Bridge Kindergarten for 20 years and is a bit of an expert in the transition from ECE to school. She speaks internationally and is co-author of a variety of publications including the book ‘Crossing the Border.’
Pam Malcolm
Andrew’s Mum
The daughter of a Kindergarten teacher, Pam trained as a primary school teacher and taught in NZ, Europe and the Middle-East. She completed her Bachelor of Education, Masters and Postgraduate studies and is now a facilitator for the Incredible Years Parenting Programme, a proud Nana of twin girls, and an avid Storypark user.
We’re an inclusive, high-performing team who share common values, and come to work every day knowing we’re doing the best work of our lives.
of parents feel that Storypark has enabled them to be more involved in their child’s learning.
of educators think that Storypark has improved day-to-day practice.
