Your Nature's Explorers team

It is our pleasure to share a little introduction about ourselves.  It’s incredibly important that you get the opportunity to know the personal values and beliefs of the people influencing your child’s education.

Larissa
Explorer of all things Administrative

Hi my name is Larissa and I’m the person you will talk to about your enrolment, fees, the waiting list and starting dates at Kindergarten.  I live in Red Beach.  I enjoy cooking especially sweet things.  I love travelling and went to Spain last year and Holland this year. I look forward to meeting you soon!

Angela
Head Explorer

Kia ora and hello.  Welcome to Nature’s Explorers.  I live in Riverhead with my husband Rodney and our two children Daniel and Zoe.  I am a Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) qualified and fully registered Early Childhood Education teacher and have been in the industry for over 13 years.  I love the choice I have made to work with young children and their families. My interests include arts, gardening and baking and I love sharing my ideas with the children.  Leading the Nature’s Explorers team is a joy and privilege.  All the teachers are so wonderful making my job a joy!  Each day is unique, special and lots of fun.

Melissa
Assistant Head Explorer

Hi everyone, I have been in early childhood for about 20 years and really love working with young children.  I am a qualified registered teacher.  I live in Riverhead and have two children, Amon who is 11 and Ebony who is 8.  I am passionate about positive outcomes for young children, supporting student teachers and look forward to meeting you all and supporting your children in their continued early education success. In my spare time I enjoy running and watching my children play sports.

Amy
Explorer Teacher

Kia ora, my name is Amy and I graduated this year.  I was studying primary teaching at Auckland University of Technology and have graduated with a Diploma in Sport and Recreation. I enjoy outdoor activities such as camping, rock climbing, kayaking and spending time at the beach. I adore working with children and can’t wait to support your child’s learning through their early stages of development.

Deonie
Explorer Teacher

We also have a part-time casual team of teachers who assist us when staff are on courses or on holiday.