The Norfolk Team
This is our team of teachers and staff at Educare Norfolk. Scroll through to find out more about our teaching team.
Alicia White
Centre Manager, Registered Teacher
Kia ora, I am both a Primary and Early Childhood trained kaiako, born and raised in Whangārei where I live with my son William. We love spending our time outdoors swimming, biking, camping and in the bush.
I have been lucky to travel the world and work as a nanny in Bermuda, Egypt, Abu Dhabi and England and have visited many places along the way. This time spent overseas has opened my heart to many different ways of being and I look forward to meeting you and your whānau and learning about who you are.
I come to Norfolk Street as a manager having spent time at Educare Okara, in a Managers role there. I am familiar with Norfolk Street as this is where my son William spent his early years. Am excited to share my knowledge, experience and passion with you all.
Tess Robertson
Team Leader Under 3s, Registered Teacher
Kia ora, i’m Tess, I am originally from the South Island but have lived in Auckland most of my life. Making the move to Whangarei was one of the best decisions I have made as I love the beach and I get in that beautiful ocean whenever I can.
I am a mother of a beautiful boy Leo, who is my absolute world, he has sparked my interest in early childhood education.
I am a trained primary school teacher and have always had a passion for education, I am hoping to further my study completing a postgraduate in early childhood education.
I can’t wait to get to know all of your wonderful children and whānau. I feel very privileged and excited to help to create an enjoyable, nurturing environment full of laughter and learning experiences.
Olivia Edlington
Team Leader Overs, Registered Teacher
Kia Ora, I’m Livy. I was born in Whangarei and live here now with my wonderful family and friends. I love being outdoors adventuring and have a passion for photography. I have always enjoyed the company of children, and I am excited to have this experience to work alongside them with a fantastic group of teachers. I very much hope to make your children's days here an enjoyable environment to learn and play in, as I get to know each child and watch them learn and grow.
I look forward to seeing and meeting you all.
Jessica Brown
Registered Teacher
Kia ora whānau, my name is Jess. I recently moved to Whangarei to be closer to my family, and I am so excited to join the team here at Educare Norfolk St. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors and spending time with my family and my partner. I have always had a passion for working with children as I studied for my Bachelor of Early Childhood straight out of school and have grown my teaching practice over the last 5 years. I look forward to getting to know you all and exploring alongside your tamariki through play to further their curiosity.
Grace Farrant
Registered Teacher
Kia ora whānau, my name is Grace and I am excited to be a part of the team and get to know you and your amazing tamariki. I am originally from Auckland but moved up here when I had my daughter Sunny and it's the best decision I've ever made! I come from a family of collectors of all things weird and wonderful so in my spare time I'll be found thrifting or at flea markets! I have my masters in teaching and learning. I love that no day in teaching is ever the same. I have a big love of dramatic play, science and the arts. I feel very privileged to be able to explore, learn and play alongside your tamariki and share my love of learning with them!
Katie Jones
Teacher
My name is Katie Jones, I am a northland born and bred girl who loves to play hockey and hang out with my friends and family. I am just starting out being an ECE teacher and am loving building relationships with all the tamariki. I look to study and get my degree so I can be the best teacher for your pepi.
Courtney Drake
Teacher
Kia ora whānau my name is Courtney. Born and raised a country girl at heart in Tangiteroria. I now live here in Whangarei with my husband and two teenage stepsons. In my spare time I enjoy walking my dog and exploring the beauty nature has to offer us out on my push bike. I am just beginning my study as an early childhood educator and I look forward to growing and learning alongside your tamariki.
Holly Archibald
Administrator
Kia ora koutou, I'm Holly, and my role is to support multiple managers and their teams while working at different Educare centres each day.
I have 2 sons who love their sport, so when I'm not cheering them on from the sidelines I also enjoy getting out for walks, hikes and a bit of fishing too.
I really enjoy working in the childcare industry and am more than happy to help with any enrolment forms/applications or queries. I look forward to getting to know all the tamariki and their whānau too.
