Joanna Purdie
Director
Joanna is a national Early Childhood Consultant and director for Learning Links Childcare Ltd an early childhood centre, in New Zealand. With more than 20 years experience as an early childhood teacher, manager and owning and operating childcare centres. Joanna’s expertise lies in the governance, management, curriculum, and the development of early childhood leadership.
Joanna supports the Ministry of Education by providing support to strengthen early learning opportunities in at risk and developing centres. She has spoken at conferences throughout NZ and in China. Joanna is passionate about the education of children and teachers and is vastly experienced childcare centre owner and heads up Astute Education Ltd.