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Our Team

Meet our kaiako and support team

The Paramount Grove team is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and caring environment where tamariki can grow with confidence and belonging. The staff listing below reflects the current roles and support team shared for the centre.

Leadership

Leadership

Leadership at Paramount Grove sets the tone for a caring, reflective centre culture grounded in relationships, professionalism, and whānau partnership.

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Tatum Theunissen

Centre Manager

Teaching Team

Teaching Team

Our kaiako support tamariki across infants, toddlers, and preschool, building confidence through warm relationships, responsive teaching, and meaningful play.

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Ji Yeon Hannah Kim

Head Teacher

Infant and Toddler Rooms

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Xiaolu Rosy Lin

Qualified Teacher

Infants Room (3 months to 2 years)

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Roselily Norio

Caregiver

Toddlers Room (2 to 3 years)

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Shehla Aamir

Qualified Teacher, Team Leader

Preschool Room

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Patricia Duran

Qualified Teacher

Preschool Room

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Manju Cheruvathoor Mathew

Qualified Teacher

Preschool Room (3 to 4 years)

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Meega Cheruvathoor Mathew

Kaiako

Centre Based Relievers

Centre Based Relievers

Our centre based relievers help provide continuity, familiarity, and extra support across the centre when needed.

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Karen Whitford

Centre Based Reliever

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Krystal Harnell

Centre Based Reliever

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Priyangani Rajasooriya

Centre Based Reliever

Support Team

Support Team

Our support team helps the centre run smoothly and contributes to tamariki being cared for throughout the day.

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Gordana Tomic

Centre Cook

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Hayley Wortley

Centre Van Driver