Hi my name is Vanessa and I’m so excited to be a part of the Pukeko ELC family.

I have been working in Early Childhood for 23 years now and have a passion for growing and caring for young children, seeing the wonder, watching them master new skills and just seeing the joy and pride on their faces as they play and learn.

I live with my family (Mum, Dad, Sister, her husband, two nieces and a nephew) I have a big black lab called Jasper and a cat called Storm. We have lived on the Coast for the last 18 years, loving the beach and close community.I love creating different things to add to our environment, I am a collector and enjoy re-using objects and collecting resources. I love relaxing with a good book and spending time with family.