Our Team
Our Team
Julie Hollis, B.Ed. (Auckland), PGDip (ECE Leadership)
Centre Owner. I have always been part of a large family, so becoming an early childhood teacher was a natural […]
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Eric Hollis, MA FGS
Centre Owner. I am a passionate advocate for children and children’s rights. Together with my wife julie, I own and […]
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Anne-Marie McMillan, B.Ed.
Head Teacher. I have been in early childhood education for 18 years. I am in awe of the wonder and […]
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Denise Smith, Dip. Ed.
Our tamariki are our futre: what we model for them now will be havested by us all in the future. […]
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Carla McLeod, BTchg (ECE)
I am committed to the development and care of all children. Their natural inquisitiveness is a quality that I foster, […]
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Stacey Pearson, B.Ed.
My passion for teaching began when I was at Primary School. Early Childhood is the only career that I have […]
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Jonathan Forrester, B.Ed.
I am excited to be part of The Ole Schoolhouse community. I am a father of two beautiful girls aged […]
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Gagandeep Kaur, B.Ed.
Kia ora, Sat Sri Akaal, my name is Gagandeep and I am from India. I am married and live here […]
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Kusum Prasad, Grad Dip (ECE)
In order to make our experiences more significant and richer, continue with our learning, engagement and reflection there needs to […]
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Ranjani Lata, B.Ed
Kia ora! Namaste! I am originally from the Fiji Islands and New Zealand is now my home away from home. […]
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Evelyn Paras
Mabuhay! My name is Evelyn Paras. I was raised and educated in the Philippines. I am happily married with three […]
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Danielle Walker
Kia ora! My name is Danielle Walker and I am currently a teacher aide at the Ole Schoolhouse where I […]
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Mary Simmons, BTL (ECE) (Reliever)
Kia ora koutou. Children can be anyone or anything by creating imaginary play spaces and roles. It is a privilege […]
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Cleo Bonnington
Cook. I absolutely love being the cook at the Ole Schoolhouse. The centre gives me the best ingredients to work […]
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