Our Team
Our teachers are our most important investment into our tamariki.
About Us
Our te reo name – Te Iti Kahurangi – speaks of the precious small treasures that our tamariki are – treasures who deserve our best educational care and aroha.
Each one of our teaching staff is passionate about early childhood education and committed to putting the interests of our tamariki a priority in all they do. They are carefully selected for their personal qualities of warmth, friendliness, approachability. It’s the outworking of these qualities that help make Eden Cottage the awesome early childhood centre that it is.
Meet The Team
Crystal Lynch
Hello/Namaste/Kia Ora,
My name is Crystal, I am an Anglo-Indian. Having grown up in India, I’ve lived in New Zealand for 22 years.
I live locally with my husband and two children. Working with children is a dream I had since childhood.
I love seeing tamariki grow socially and in their education, and I love serving my community in this way.
Claudia Cadelis
Kia ora my name is Claudia Cadelis. I come from Sri Lanka. My husband, children and I have been dedicated to serving our community and we were privileged to have many years serving our wider community through our work and lifestyle.
I am passionate about working with children, I enjoy baking, gardening, and working alongside a collaborative team. Together my husband and I enjoy praying, singing, reading, and gardening.
I joined Eden Cottage in January 2023 and I look forward to journeying alongside our children, families, and teaching team to provide them with rich learning experiences which are fun, educative, and memorable.
Phoebe Coenradi
Many of you may have seen me at kindy. My name is Phoebe Coenradi. I feel very privileged to have accepted a position as a teacher here at Eden Cottage.
I have three kids who have all loved and still love this very special place. I am looking forward to working alongside the amazing team of kaiako and you the whānau to grow and nurture the gifts and talents of our tamariki.
I am a passionate follower of Jesus and love seeing the difference that prayer and God’s love make in our lives. I look forward to getting to know you all more.
Vineeta Kumar
My name is Vineeta and I am a mum studying ECE living in West Auckland.
I love tamariki, and it is a passion of mine to see them grow and learn new skills.
It’s an absolute Blessing to be a part of Eden Cottage and to be working with such amazing teachers who are very encouraging through my studies!
Memory Williamson
Kia Orana, Kia Ora, my name is Memory. I have 3 beautiful children and we are of Cook Island ethnicity.
Becoming an ECE Teacher is a new career path for me and I am so happy to be a part of the team here at Eden Cottage, everyone is very welcoming.
I enjoy every week because I get to see all the children’s beautiful faces. It is a blessing to watch the children grow, keeping them safe and learning together.
I look forward to welcoming our current and future children and families.