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Researched Internationally, Jumping Beans was co-founded by Sophie Foster and Jerome Hartigan in 1988. Jerome left the company in 2005 to pursue other opportunities. In 2014 Simon Rickman joined Sophie as co-owner and director. Together they have gathered a team of experts to ensure that the Jumping Beans programme delivers the best possible physical development environment for you and your child.
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Our Directors
Meet the Jumping Beans Directors
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Sophie Foster
Founding Director, B.A.(Hons), L.T.C.L., Dip. Suzuki Music Pedagogy, Dip. Early ChildhoodSophie completed an honours degree in English Literature and Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin and went on to study Suzuki violin Pedagogy and viola performance at Ithaca College, New York. Returning to Ireland, Sophie established a large…
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Simon Rickman
Director, BMS (Hons)Simon became a Director of Jumping Beans in 2014. Simon is a consultant with a business acceleration firm and is also a Trustee of the McKenzie Centre, which provides specialist early intervention for ……….
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Ajmol Ali
Director, PhDAjmol became a Director of Jumping Beans in 2016. Ajmol completed his studies at Loughborough University (UK) and graduated with a PhD in 2002. He started at Massey University in 2003…
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Our Licensees
More about the Jumping Beans Licensees
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Susan Blackwell
Jumping Beans Auckland East & Ponsonby LicenseeSue is an experienced Early Childhood Educator with extensive qualifications including UK Certificates in Child-minding Practice, Sure Start Birth to Three Matters Framework, Child Protection and Top Tots training…
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Paula Poihipi
Jumping Beans Waikato LicenseePaula is the proud mother of two talented, creative and gifted daughters whom she has home schooled for many years. Paula has been involved with Jumping Beans for over 14 years. Her passion for the Jumping Bean…
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Carolyn Collett
Jumping Beans Auckland North Shore LicenseeCarolyn Collett manages the Auckland North Shore classes. Her energetic and friendly team is passionate about helping your child reach their their developmental potential…
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Melissa Pepler
Jumping Beans Greater Wellington LicenseeMelissa is based in Upper Hutt, Wellington with her husband Quintin; their 5 month old girl; 4 year old boy and 13 year old step daughter. Melissa holds qualifications in Sport Science, Leisure and Recreation…
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Our Team
Some of our invaluable team members!
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Iris York
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Natasha Tyler
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Lindsay Mawdsley
Consulting Pediatric Occupational Therapist - BHSc (OT), PGCert (OT), NZROT -
Jackie Judge
Instructor - Auckland Northshore
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