Our People
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Elise Dawson , Centre Manager
What inspired you to become an early childhood teacher?
I have always enjoyed being around children - even as a child I loved playing with dolls and acting out care routines with them. It just seemed a natural career path to me for as long as I can remember.
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Stephanie Harris, Assistant Manager/Kiwis Head Teacher
Kia Ora, my name is Steph. I was born and raised on the North Shore and have lived here my entire life. I now have a beautiful family of my own and live with my husband Sam and our children Oliver and Emersyn. I have a Bachelor of Education in ECE (2014) and began my journey here at Lollipops in February 2017.
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Sora Jo, Kakapo Head Teacher
Konnichiwa, I am Sora and I have been working with children for seven years now. I am originally from Japan and moved to New Zealand when I was eight years old. I love being outdoors, getting active and going on adventures. I am a Qualfied teacher with a Bachelor of Education Degree.
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Alana Fletcher, Head teacher
Kia Ora, my name is Alana, I grew up here on the north shore with my family and have lived in London for two years before returning to New Zealand. I have a Bachelor of Education in ECE (2014) and began my journey here at Lollipops in February 2013.
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