Our People
Lynette Kioa, Centre Manager
What inspired you to pursue a career in early childhood?
Spending time with my youngest daughter at Playcentre provided me the opportunity to observe children playing and learning with and alongside each other, and I began studying child development as part of the Playcentre training. This inspired me to change career and study for my Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (ECE). I’ve worked in this sector for 17 years now.
moreLynne Berry, Preschool Team Leader
Lynne is our Preschool Team Leader. Lynne has over five years' teaching experience and has been at Active Explorers Nelson Street for over two years. She is a passionate teacher who has wide knowledge of Te Reo Māori and tikanga.
Katrina Brown, Toddler Team Leader
Katrina heads our Toddler team. Born and raised in Greymouth, Katrina spent 20 years teaching in Taiwan before returning home in 2014 to complete a Graduate Diploma in ECE. Katrina is passionate about language learning and compassionate education. She is involved in several Arts and cultural organisations in Greymouth.