Our People

kaye - owner

Kaye works in the over threes. Kaye owns Inspiring Minds and works full time. She is a mother of five children and Nana Kaye Kaye to seven grandchildren, most of whom attend Inspiring Minds.

jaclyn - manager

Jaclyn is the manager at Inspiring Minds and has been there since the centre opened. Jaclyn lives in Oromahoe with her partner Adam and their three children Logan, Dylan and Lane

justine - teacher

Justine works in the infant room. Justine lives in Pakaraka with her partner Paul and their children Harry and Emily. They also have two Springer Spaniels, Toby and Cooper.

meisha - teacher

Meisha works in the over threes. She is originally from Canada and sailed around the pacific for 9 years with her Mum, Dad and sister until arriving in New Zealand. She now lives with her husband and their three children. Meisha has been an Early Childhood teacher since 2001 and has been at Inspiring Minds since it opened in 2012.

devon - teacher

Devon works in the toddler room.  Devon moved to Kerikeri from Auckland when she was 4. She went to Kerikeri Primary School and then Kerikeri High School. I enjoy the outdoors, sports and spending time with family and friends.

toni - teacher

Toni works in the toddler room. Toni lives in Kerikeri and is married with three children and three amazing grandchildren. She has the pleasure of working in the toddler room. She is a dedicated and qualified early childhood teacher with a passion for children’s learning and care and has experience working in centres with children aged between 0-5 years.

di - teacher

I believe that children learn best when they feel their contribution is valued, that they are listened to and respected and that they have the time, space and opportunity to explore, create, make mistakes, problem solve, practice and most importantly have fun.

hayley - teacher

jenna - teacher

brittney - volunteer

Brittney volunteers at Inspiring Minds. She helps the teachers and the support staff three days per week. Brittney lives in Kerikeri with her mum and dad. She loves to spend time with her family and dog Chip.