Alisha Merriman is a fully qualified Early Childhood teacher with over 16 years of experience across a wide range of age groups, most recently within a Kindergarten setting.
Originally from Putaruru, she began her teaching career in 2010 and has since developed a strong foundation in creating nurturing, engaging learning environments for tamariki.
As Managing Director of Bloesem, Alisha brings a clear vision to life, centred around providing an aesthetically enriching and authentic learning environment where children and whānau feel supported, connected, and inspired. She is passionate about fostering a love of learning through meaningful, everyday experiences, guided by thoughtful and inspiring educational philosophies.
Based in Mount Maunganui with her husband Frank and their family, Alisha enjoys an active lifestyle and values health and wellbeing, drawing on her sporting background in competitive netball. Outside of her professional life, she and her family spend much of their time exploring the outdoors, often at the beach, embracing the natural beauty of Aotearoa.
