Suzie joined our Ko Te Aroha whanau in January 2018 as the Centre Manager. Suzie holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and also holds a NZ Teacher Council Full Registration.

Braidie is the Lead Educator at Ko Te Aroha. She has a Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood Education. Braidie has been at Ko Te Aroha since 2008.

Nicole has a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood Education from Victoria University of Wellington and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Professional Development and has full teacher registration.

Jinny has a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood with the University of Canterbury and full teacher registration. Jinny has been at Ko Te Aroha since 2012.

Liz is the Centre Administrator at Ko Te Aroha. She also has a Bachelor in ECE and is a Fully Registered teacher.

Natalie joined our Ko Te Aroha whanau in 2017.

Jasmine has been Ko Te Aroha since April 2017. Her Iwi affiliations are Ngati Kahungunu, Rangitane and Kai Tahu. Jasmine is currently studying towards her Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) Degree through Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood. Her favourite quote is “He taonga te mokopuna, Kia Whangaia, Kia tipu, Kia rea” “A child is a treasure to be, nurtured, to grow, to flourish”

Chantelle has been working at Ko Te Aroha since the beginning of 2017. She is currently in her first year of study through Te Rito Maioha Bachelor in ECE.

Izy and Christine our are lovely Centre cooks. Izy and Christine both hold a NZQA certificate in Food Safety. Izy has experience in catering and has been cooking for the children for 7 years.  Christine joined our team in August 2015.  All meals are provided for the children including a cooked lunch each day.