Our Team

Our team of teachers are trained, experienced, qualified and passionate about seeing children become confident caring learners.

Sharon Coe - Centre Director

I have a Diploma of Education (ECE) and have 30 years experience as a teacher and in managing childcare centres. I am passionate about Early Childhood Education and I work hard to achieve the best outcomes for our tamariki and their families. I am enjoying working with our team as the Professional Leader of the centre and admire their ongoing level of commitment and enthusiasm demonstrated every day in their work with the children who have lots of fun during their day. I have two children of my own and three amazing grandchildren. On the days that I work I can be usually found in my office upstairs and I always welcome our families to pop up and see me if they have any concerns or information to share.   I can always offer a cup of tea or coffee too!!

Claire Mooiman - Team Leader
I  have a Graduate Diploma (ECE) and also have a Primary Teaching background. As the Team Leader I am responsible for ensuring the centre runs smoothly during the day. I have a specific interest in "transition to school" and taking 'group times' especially with our older children. I really enjoy extending our children's interests and ideas. I also particularly enjoy providing creative activities such as our holiday programmes (our children are so excited when we also dress up on our special character days!). I am happily married to Erik and have a 15 year old daughter and a 12 year old stepson. 

Shalini Prasad

I have a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (ECE). I am enjoying working with our infants and toddlers and supporting them as they grow and develop in a peaceful environment where the children learn at their own pace. I can speak several languages and really enjoy working closely with our families of different cultures. I am married and have two children of my own.  

Helen Bolch

I am the part time Support Teacher at Elim Early Learning Centre. I have been at the centre since 2004. I come from a background in primary teaching and ESOL. I help the teachers as they prepare for the centre routines each day and provide relief over their breaks. I like to keep things orderly when I am able and like to encourage our children to share in this responsibility too-smiles!. I have three grown children and am enjoying being a grandmother of two.

Kylie Lyons
I have a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (ECE) and am an Infant and Toddler Teacher. I really love working with this age group and especially enjoy supporting them as they continue to challenge themselves to further develop their learning in a warm friendly nurturing environment. I believe in having respectful relationships with our children and their families and that it is essential to the well being of our children. I am married and have two children of my own.