Our People

Amy Mitchell-King , Centre Manager
I have been teaching since 2004 and have held a variety of roles including Head Teacher and worked with infants, toddlers and young children. I am excited to be working at this amazing centre that has plenty of space and opportunities for children to explore. I love working positively with all children and teachers.
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Lisa Leckie, Team Leader
What inspired you to become an early childhood teacher?
I started on a different career path, and in my early 30s I overcame a sudden life threatening illness. It made me reassess my life and the choices I had made, and I decided life is short, I need to be doing what I love. I loved spending time with my two children and their friends so naturally moved to early childhood. I started as a reliever, then was inspired to train as a teacher. I love working with young children, their courage and curiosity inspires me, they have such a joy for life and that joy is infectious.
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Debbie Hollingsworth, Team leader of the infants and toddlers
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