Hi my name is Vanessa and I’m so excited to be a part of the Pukeko ELC family. I have been working in Early Childhood for 23 years now and have a passion for growing and caring for young children, seeing the wonder, watching them master new skills and just seeing the joy and pride...
Hi, my name is Linda. I have lived on the Hibiscus Coast for over 40 years and still enjoy exploring our amazing beaches and nature walks. My involvement in ECE began many years ago as an active parent helper at my children’s preschool. I then became a reliever and started my studies. I gained 120...
Kia Ora, I’m Caitlin! I’m currently in my third year and final year of studying a Bachelor of Education (ECE) at AUT, and expect to become qualified by the end of 2024. I have a huge passion for working with children and love getting to experience and help nurture the wonder and learning that happens...
Kia Ora, I’m Taine. I can’t wait to welcome new Tamariki and Whanau to Pukeko Early Learning Centre
My name is Katie Valentine, I have grown up on the coast since primary school. I am fully qualified ( specialising in Montessori ) and fully registered and have been teaching for over ten years, I am very passionate about supporting children with extra needs, social and emotional competence, for children to feel seen, heard...
Kia Ora Coasties, I’m a local mother of two young boys and we live in Red Beach with my partner Milosh. I have almost 20 years of experience working in the early childhood industry in New Zealand and Australia including Nannying, Educational Leadership and Management. I’m a passionate child advocate inspired by the RIE philosophy...
Kia ora, my name is Brianna. I have lived on the Hibiscus Coast my whole life and am widely involved with the community through sports clubs, local schools and other organisations. I completed my Bachelor of Education in 2022 and am a registered ECE teacher with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa NZ. I have held...
