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Ficino Montessori Private PreSchool staff, Kenna Zachinskaia

Kenna Zachinskaia

I’m originally from Moscow, Russia, and I used to live in Italy for a while. I came to ECE deliberately after having a successful career in corporate business, as I realised I wanted to follow my passion. My husband and I have been living in New Zealand since 2016. In 2019, we had our first baby boy, Robin and then little Cosmo in 2021. I’m continuously studying and have certificates in General and Child Psychology (Counselling), ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bilingual brain, Early brain development and guided play, Psychological first aid and Somnology. In my spare time, I love travelling, hiking and camping. I love sports: I’m an experienced skier and can’t live without mountains, and I do enjoy surfing as well. I’ve also been collaborating with some parenting magazines, and you can find my articles in Bump&Baby, Tots to Teens and Kiwi Parent Magazines.

I’m passionate about my work and believe that the first five years of life are the most significant time as children develop amazingly quickly. My commitment as a manager and a teacher is to support tamariki, whānau, and kaiako. I see a huge part of my job in supporting parents and families, as I trust that when we collaborate, we can create the most engaging learning environment and give children the best experiences.

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A student talking to their teacher at Ficino Montessori Private PreSchool in Auckland
Two children smiling in a gallery picture at Ficino Montessori Private PreSchool in Mt Eden, Auckland.
The backyard area gallery image at Ficino Montessori Private PreSchool in Mt Eden, Auckland.
Children and a teacher playing and interacting at Ficino Montessori Private PreSchool in Auckland
Two children, one with a hardhat on at Ficino Montessori Private PreSchool in Mt Eden, Auckland.
Children standing at a tub doing exploratory play with a teacher at Ficino Montessori Private PreSchool in Auckland.
Four children playing in a sandpit at a private Montessori preschool in Mt Eden Auckland
A group of children seated at a table with a teacher at a private Montessori preschool in Mt Eden, Auckland.
Children in a classroom sitting at a table with a teacher talking at Ficino Montessori Private PreSchool in Mt Eden, Auckland.
Two children playing with pinecones and a birdhouse at Ficino Montessori Private PreSchool, Mt Eden, Auckland.
Children outside playing and doing the laundry at a private Montessori preschool in Mt Eden, Auckland.
A child drawing on a whiteboard at a private Montessori preschool in Mt Eden, Auckland.
Child squeezing a lemon at Ficino Montessori Private PreSchool in Mt Eden, Auckland.