Our People
Hazel Fernandes, Centre Manager
Kia Ora and Namaste. My name is Hazel Fernandes.
I am from Mumbai, India. I am the second of three girls. I've been in New Zealand for 14 years. I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education from the University of Auckland. I have been a teacher for over 7 years and in a leadership role for a year. I love music - listening, dancing, and singing.
moreSue Callaghan, Administrator
Hi, my name is Sue.
I am from England and moved here over 20 years ago with my husband and we have two adult children. My administration journey started as a qualified secretary with a bank and then with a local education authority. When I moved to New Zealand, my children attended Playcentre, and it was through them I learned more about education-based administration.
moreTamryn Hall, Centre Cook
Hiya My name is Tamryn and I'm the cook at Pascal's St John's.
I'm passionate about food, trying to sneak in as many veggies as is possible while ensuring the kids enjoy the food. I'm also really passionate about making sure that any child that has special dietary requirements or allergies feels included when it comes to meal times by making something that somewhat looks like the others food but is specifically for them.
Kiwi (Infants/ Babies) Room:
Catherine Cunningham, Qualified / Registered Kaiako
Kia ora whānau/family
My name is Catherine and I was born in England and moved to New Zealand with my family in 1982. I have two sons who are now grown up. I made the move to early childhood as I am passionate about making a difference in young children's lives.
moreNaiereh Delkosh, Unqualified Kaiako
Kia Ora , My name is Naya (Naier) and I'm thrilled to be part of Pascals St Johns team as a teacher in babies' room.
I joined Pascals Family in 2019. My philosophy revolves around fostering curiosity, creativity, and kindness in every child. I look forward to getting to know you all and provide a safe, nurturing space where our Tamariki can thrive!
Riga Farhat, Unqualified Kaiako
Kia ora my name is Riga Farhat.
I joined the Pascals Family in February 2017. I came to New Zealand in 2007 with my husband. I live with my husband. I have two sons age 15 years old and 13 years old and a daughter age 2 years old who attends Pascals St pascals St. John's. My sons attend Glendowie College. I completed a certificate of Inclusive Education (Teacher Aide) at MIT in 2016 and after finishing it, I got the opportunity to work at Pascals St Johns in 2017 since then I have been at this centre which I love.
moreTui (Toddlers) Room:
Adisty Paulina, Kaiako
My name is Adisty, I moved to New
Zealand in October 2022, having previously resided in Indonesia and Australia
Sajani Paranavithana, Unqualified Kaiako
Kia Ora, My name is Sajani Paranavithana, and I'm from Sri Lanka.
Currently I'm studying final year of Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education and I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems. I have a several years of experience working with children, and I really enjoyed it. I have a six years old son, and in my spare time,
moreFantail (Preschool) Room:
Nilmini Gamage, Certificated Kaiako
Kia ora and Ayubowan
My name is Nilmini Gamage and I am from Sri Lanka. I am married and have two sons. I have been in New Zealand
for 26 years .
Yiming (Chuck) Li, Kaiako
Hi everyone, my name is Chuck.
I came to New Zealand in 2015 and started my new journey in this beautiful country.