Our People

Nakita Hart
Nakita Hart, Centre Manager
Debbie
Debbie Hollingsworth, Kaiwhakahoahoa Infant Team Leader

Debbie is excited to be working in early childhood, she is inspired to share her knowledge with her team and is passionate about working with young children. Debbie inspires her team to create a calm respectful environment in which children are challenged to learn at their own pace.

Debbie and her husband have two teenage children. In her spare time Debbie loves DIY projects, travelling, and spending time with family.

Debbie has a Bachelor of Education (ECE) and has been at Lollipops Educare Upper Hutt since 2013

“I really believe in a philosophy of respect, I share this belief with my team, the children and their Whanau”- Debbie

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Liz Dawson
Liz Dawson, Centre Admin
Michelle
Michelle Crosby, Kaiako - Kaiarahi room
Lolo Uvea
Lolo Uvea, Teacher in training - Tamariki Kaha room
Linda Gillanders
Linda Gillanders, Kaiako - Kaitoro room
Liz Robertson
Liz Robertson, Centre Cook
Gitika Manocha
Gitika Manocha, Team Leader - Kaiarahi room
Fiona Owen
Fiona Owen, Kaiako - Kaitoro room
Merle Moana
Merle Moana, Kaiako - Tamariki Kaha room
Hollie H
Hollie Hallsworth, Kaiako - Kaitoro room
Zoe Durney
Zoe Durney, Kaiako - Kaitoro
Lisa Hamilton
Lisa Hamilton, Kaiako - Kaiwhakahoahoa room
Amber Kirkwood
Amber Kirkwood, Tamariki Kaha
Peony Yip
Peony Yip, Kaiako - Kaiwhakahoahoa room
Pram
Param Datt, Kaiako - Tamariki kaha room
Russell David
Russell David, Kaiako - Tamariki Kaha