Kia Ora Whaanau,

My name is Sharon Lewis and I am the Centre Manager at Little Minds Early Learning Centre.

I am a qualified and fully certified Early Childhood Teacher with over 18 years experience in teaching and managerial roles in both Centre based and home based childcare.

Although I am originally from England I have lived in Te Awamutu for many years now, and I have two grown up daughters.

My passion is to provide quality early childhood education and care to all children. I believe it takes a big heart to teach little minds and we have carefully chosen Teachers that have really big hearts :)

I have many hats at the centre; I am a Teacher in the Koru room aswell as being the Manager and Administrator of the centre. So you will see me everywhere at Little Minds, but my favourite place to be is with the under twos. :)

Kia Ora my name is Marie Muir, and I am the Head Teacher in the Fern room

I'm a passionate teacher with 25 amazing years under my belt.

I always knew as a child that I would become a teacher of some sort so it was no suprise to my family and friends that I took this journey in life.

I love empowering and working with and alongside children as they make discoveries in an environment that is both natural for them to exlore the world around them and that is stimulating to help extend on their interests and personal learning journeys!

 Kia Ora, my name is Emma Sands and I am the Head Teacher in the Koru room

I moved to Te Awamutu 12 years ago with my now Husband, Scott. We have 3 children aged 6yrs, 2.5yrs and 1yr.

I completed my Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood in 2014 and with over 10 years working in Early Childhood Education. I am forever learning and being inspired by children’s learning and development and the differing theories that are out there to support them.  My passion is working with babies, infants and toddlers and I am excited to be working in the Koru room.

Kia Ora my name is Emma Reader.

I am a fully qualified and registered teacher, with a passion for working with infants and toddlers.

Since graduating with my Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) in 2014 I have worked specifically with this age group and believe it is a privilege to be a part of your child's learning journey. This journey involves knowing each child and delighting in every wonder they discover as they play

Kia Ora, my name is Cathy Mikkelsen

I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and I am a fully qualified and certified Teacher.

I began teaching in 2004 and qualified in 2010. I live in the idyllic area of Scotsman Valley with my husband of 26 years and our son who is 16 years old. We have 3 daughters aged 22, 20 and 19, 3 cats, a dog and chickens! It is with enthusiasm that I teach with a passion for making a difference, and I love encouraging children's creativity. I enjoy music, story telling, and writing stories. I believe in an inclusive environment and relish any opportunity to learn and to build positive, reciprocal relationships with parents, children and team members.

Kia Ora my name is Jordan.

I live in Te Awamutu and have recently started relieving at Little Minds. I am looking forward to starting as a permanent teacher in training studying towards a Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) early next year.

I am a mother of two children, Miah is 5 and Carter is 3. I love working with children at their level and assisting them to explore their interests, embrace their strenghts and help them to thrive.

Hello, I am Kayla To'angutu.

I live here in Te Awamutu, I am a qualified nanny and I have been working at a local preschool for 3 years now.

I really enjoy watching children learn and grow and planning fun activities with them. I am really excited to be a teacher in training at Little Minds.

Kia Ora my name is Shayla and I am 23 years old.

I live in Te Awamutu and I have been relieving at Little Minds since December 2018. I love working with the babies and enjoy seeing them grow and thrive with us.

I am excited to be a permanent team member and to continue building successful reciprocal relationships with children, teachers, whaanau. I am a qualified Beauty Therapist by trade and still enjoy doing this in my spare time.