Our Team

Meet our kaiako and support team

The Te Puna Kelston team is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and caring environment where tamariki can grow with confidence. The staff listing below includes only the names and roles explicitly provided in the centre materials.

Leadership

Leadership at Te Puna Kelston sets the tone for a calm, nurturing centre culture grounded in care, professionalism, and whānau partnership.

JA

Jaidin Apanui

Centre Manager, Qualified Kaiako

Teaching Team

Our kaiako support tamariki across Kākano, Mahuri, and Rākau, building confidence through purposeful play and warm relationships.

LG

Lyka Gahol

Head Teacher, Qualified Kaiako

Kākano Room (Under 2s)

WM

Windell Mendoza

Qualified Kaiako

Rākau Room (Preschool 4-5)

AJ

Alina Jiang

Qualified Kaiako

Mahuri Room (Toddlers 3-4)

FS

Faafou Siitia

Unqualified Kaiako

Mahuri Room (Toddlers 3-4)

Permanent Relievers

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

SS

Sunita Swamy

Permanent Reliever, Qualified

SS

Salote Smith

Permanent Reliever, Unqualified

SS

Stephanie Smith

Permanent Reliever, Unqualified

AS

Anjalica Seu

Permanent Reliever

RW

Rosa Willis

Permanent Reliever, Unqualified