Kia Ora, my name is Arna and I am the Nominated Supervisor at Spitfire Drive. I’m a born and bred Cantab from Christchurch, New Zealand, and moved to Australia with my husband and two young children three years ago. My passion for children started in my teenage years babysitting for friends and family, and after trying a few different career paths, I always found myself coming back to early childhood. Over the past 11 years in Early Childhood Education, I’ve worked across a range of roles and settings, including both play-based and structured learning environments, which has helped me build a flexible, adaptable teaching approach and strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

I hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, a Nanny Certificate, and a Diploma in Montessori Education, and I draw on this diverse background to support children’s learning while responding to their individual needs. I’m passionate about creating inclusive, nurturing, and engaging environments where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn. My strengths include building trusting relationships with families, fostering children’s independence and confidence, collaborating within a team, and maintaining high standards of care and education, and I’m organised, reliable, and committed to ongoing professional growth. Outside of work, I love exploring Australia with my family and supporting my kids’ sporting activities, which reflects how much I value family, community, and an active, balanced lifestyle.