Our People
Peta Probert, Centre Manager - Bachelor of Education- Early Years 0-8
Kia-ora, I have been working in early childhood education for over twenty years and hold a Bachelor of Education (teaching) Early Years 0-8.
I live in Palmerston North with my two beautiful girls; Jazmine 17 years and Sophie 11 years who attends Tokomaru School.
I enjoy working with the team here at Lollipops Ruapehu and working in partnership with the staff, children and parents. I have been here for over twelve years.
moreSue McGlasson, Team Leader Kakapo and Kea Room - Diploma of Teaching in ECE
Kia Ora/Hello
My name is Sue. I began teaching in 2002 and lived in Scotland from 1991 until 1993 when I returned to New Zealand with my son Jordan.
We both lived in Mount Maunganui for most of our lives. I now live in Woodville.
moreKat Williams, Team Leader - Kiwi Room
Kia Ora, my name is Kat Williams and I am the Team Leader here in the Kiwi Room.
I have been teaching since 2001 in different settings across the Manawatu and Whanganui. I have been in management for 11 years and owned my own centre for 7 which I sold in 2020 with a goal of stepping back from management roles and getting back to my passion of spending as much time as I can as a teacher with the tamariki.
moreLinda Oliver, Registered Teacher - Diploma of teaching ECE
My name is Linda Oliver, I am a registered practicing teacher. I have been working at Evolve Education for two years now. I am currently working at Lollipops Ruapehu covering Mackenzie’s, Maternity Leave.
I resided in Manawatu area since emigrating from England in 1978 with Richard, my husband and two sons. In 1981 had our daughter, who today also works with children. Over the years our family has extended with seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Evelyn Lim, Registered Teacher- Postgraduate Diploma- Teaching ECE
Kia Ora everyone! I am Evelyn Lim and am extremely elated to be part of the team here at Lollipops Ruapehu.
I am a qualified early childhood teacher from Singapore with 18 years of experience nurturing children from 18 months to 6 years old. I attained my qualifications from universities in Australia and London. My first spoken language is English and am also able to converse fluently in Mandarin. I adore teaching children of this age group as I believe that we, as educators, together with parents, can be their pillars of support, to facilitate and scaffold in achieving their developmental milestones.
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Kirstin Amey, Teacher
Kia ora I’m Kirstin, I am a mother of three wonderful children. My eldest son is at Massey University; my middle son is at PNBHS and youngest daughter at PNGHS. I grew up in Palmerston North and just recently moved back. We are a sports crazy family being involved in mountain biking, tennis, rugby, netball and water sports just to name a few.
I studied Early Childhood through Massey University and I have many years experience working as an educator and special needs teacher in early childhood centres. Before joining Lollipops I spent my time at a rural Primary School as a special needs teacher and working closely with children who require extra help with their numeracy and literacy.
moreAmber Sullivan-Richards, Teacher - In training towards Bachelor in ECE
Kia Ora, my name is Amber, and I have been working here at Lollipops in the Kiwi room for over two years now, as I progress in my study to become an Early Childhood teacher.
I am in my final year towards my Bachelor of teaching ECE, at Te Rito Maioha.
moreFelicity Drake, Teacher - - In training towards Bachelor in ECE
Kia Ora, my name is Felicity Drake and I have been working at Lollipops since March 2021, I started in the Kakapo room with the toddlers and am now permanently in the Kiwi room with the babies as I am working/studying towards becoming a teacher in early childhood. I am currently in my second year on my Bachelor of teaching ECE at Te Rito Maioha and intend on finishing my degree in 2023. I found my passion for working with tamariki through my last job as a teacher aide at a primary School.
moreRebecca Moffitt, Centre Cook
Hi! My names Becs. I’m the cook here at Lollipops. I live in Feilding with my partner, 3 cats and dog. My favourite thing to do is hang out with my family and friends and in the weekend play netball. When it comes to this job, I pride myself on making sure your child/ren receive nutritious and healthy foods to give them all the energy they need throughout the day.
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