Kia ora, my name is Mereem. I attended Olive Shoots as a child. I missed it so much that I had to come back! I grew up in a loving, tight-knit family as the oldest of many cousins, so have practiced caring for and relating to tamariki. My arts background has nurtured my value of creativity and beauty and strengthened my passion for noticing and nurturing potential. These qualities shape my teaching practice. I plan to finish my Early Childhood training mid-year.