Early Childhood Education

Samantha Novak

Lecturer

Sam Novak has been in the field of ECE for over 22 years, working in centres as a teacher, head teacher and in management. She also been part of a home based service where she was a visiting teacher going out to visit educators and supporting them in their ECE journey.

Her big passions are human development as well as providing quality care and education environments for young children.  

Sam is originally from Ireland but has been living in New Zealand for 22 years now. She’s married with two daughters, and is living the coastie dream in Whangaparaoa.

She really enjoys getting to know new students and discovering the passion of quality ECE together as they journey through the adventure of study and gaining new knowledge.

Samantha Novak

Samantha Novak

Lecturer