Our People
Nakita Hart, Centre Manager
Kia ora,
My name is Nakita Hart, and I am the centre manager of Greta Point. I have come from Active Explorers, Upper Hutt. I really enjoy working with children and watching them grow as individuals and conquer the world in their own way.
moreTania Waugh, Teacher
Kia ora koutou, my name is Tania Waugh, I have been an ECE teacher since 1982. Within this time, I have held multiple roles within ECE.
Johanna Tenbohmer, Centre Cook
Hi, my name is Jo
I have been working for Evolve for over 6 years.
I work in the kitchen. I love cooking and researching new ideas and recipes.
moreSusan Champman, Assistant Manager
Kia ora I am Susan
I am a born and raised Wellingtonian, with a large family based both here and around New Zealand. I am the oldest of 5 siblings with many nieces and nephews.
I started my journey after leaving high school working in primary as both the supervisor for before and after school care, holiday programme and working as a teacher aide where I supported children with additional needs. I nannied for a few years, where I thoroughly enjoyed the close relationships with both children and their families.
moreLauren McNiece, Teacher
Kia Ora whanau, my name is Lauren McNiece.
I was born and raised on a farm in Hawkes Bay which is probably the reason I am so passionate about the outdoors and learning through nature. I have over 10 years teaching experience and am qualified in both ECE and Primary, I have also lived and worked as an English teacher in Indonesia.
moreJustine Martindale , Teacher
Kia ora my name is Justine I am 25 years old, and I am a first-year student, studying toward a New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) at New Zealand Tertiary College.
moreCarol Tyson, Team leader - Kea
Hi, my name is Carol Tyson, I was born in England and have lived in New Zealand for the last 23 years.
moreZahn Abraham, Teacher
Kia ora, my name is Zahn Abraham, I was born in Napier which is in Hawkes Bay
moreJustine Miller, Admin
I am originally from Cape Town, South Africa – I have been in New Zealand for 5 years.
moreCourtney Trotman, Reliever
Kia ora, my name is Courtney.
I am born and raised in Upper Hutt, I have always had a passion for teaching so at the end of college, I decided to follow my dreams and study Early Childhood Education.
I am now studying for my diploma in Early Childhood Education.
I look forward to working alongside all the tamariki.
Lydia Bucknell, Teacher
Kia Ora my name is Lydia Bucknell, and I am a third-year student at Te Herenga Waka (Victoria University).
moreEden Penfold, Teacher
Hi, my name is Eden and I was born and raised in Nelson, New Zealand, and later moved to Wellington after graduating high school.
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Jackie Overall, Teacher
Hello, my name is Jackie Overall.
I have been Deaf since birth due to Rubella.
All my Adult Daughters are hearing. I have recently become a first time Nana to my two months old grandson who I adore so much.
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