Sylvia Parke

Originally from Ireland, Sylvia has been living in New Zealand for the past 15 years. Her husband, Tony, is a Kiwi and works as a plumber and gasfitter in Ellerslie. 

Sylvia has an Honours degree in Environmental Science and a Grad Dip. in Primary Teaching, teaching at St Joseph's Schools in Otahuhu for five years.

After seeing how excited her students used to get before and during a visit to the Life Ed classroom, and how the messages taught resonated with the children long after their visit, she knew this was something she wanted to be a part of in the future.

"I feel very privileged to have been chosen as an Educator for Central Auckland and I can’t wait to meet the children and teachers in this area and get to know Harold better, of course.”

Audrey Calkoen

Hi I’m Audrey! I have been a teacher for 11 years and I am passionate about watching children grow and become life-long learners. I am of Filipino descent and have called NZ my home since 2003. I value family and spending quality time with them.
Besides that, outside work, I love using my creativity to paint and draw. I also love to cook and travel with my husband.

My role as an educator is to give students an unforgettable experience that they enjoy and talk about for years to come as they go on as awesome citizens of the world. I can’t wait to work alongside Harold, visiting schools around Central Auckland.