Our People

Jan Greaves, Centre Manager

What is something that is on your bucket list?
To go on a cruise around the Greek Islands.

Something we don't know about you?
I'm actually 6'1 (to everyone who's met Jan, this is definitely a shock development).

What are your hobbies and what can we find you doing in your spare time?
Hiking, walking Ziggy [my dog], hanging out with my Grandchildren and being at the beach- my happy place!

What is your favourite thing about teaching?
The lightbulb moments

Aimee, Assistant Manager

What are your hobbies?
I love crocheting, reading, and lifting weights. I also love Dragon Boating and spending time with family.

What are some things on your bucket list/ Wishlist?
I want to experience a White Christmas, go paragliding, and archery and try a mountain bike trail.

Favourite food?
PAD THAI!

What is your favourite teaching moment?
Seeing tamariki achieve new skills and being a part of their journey

Bella, Teacher in Training

What do we not know about you?
I've been dancing since I was able to walk.

What are your hobbies and what can we find you doing in your spare time?
Spending time with my two kittens, shopping, road trips, and spending time with the people who are most important to me and making memories.

If you could have a superpower what would it be?
Reading people's minds.

What's your favourite thing about teaching?
Watching the children grow and the little moments that make it all worth it.

Allie , Teacher (currently on maternity leave)

What is something on your bucket list?
To cage dive with Great White Sharks and to go to watch Rafael Nadal play in the French Open!

What can we find you doing in your spare time/ what are your hobbies?
You can find me hanging out with my partner and puppy, normally at the beach, playing tennis, or hanging out with my friends and family.

Favourite food?
Thai Green Curry, or my Nana's mince dish!

What is your favourite thing about teaching?
Getting the opportunity to build relationships with the tamariki and whanau, and seeing the children become really proud of themselves when they learn something new.

Kate, Teacher

What's something that's on your bucket list?
I want to travel to Canada and go on a Disney Cruise.

What's something we don't know about you?
Born and raised in Timaru.

What is your favourite food?
Pad See Eiw Noodle with Chicken.

What are your hobbies and what can we find you doing in your spare time?

Hobbies I like to build Lego and do baking. Otherwise, I will be spending time with my friends or going for a drive.

What superpower do you wish you had?
Teleportation.

What is your favourite thing about teaching?
Being a part of children’s learning journey and being a safe space away from home.