Megan Parker NZPF.Dip
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My name is Megan Parker and I am a tutor at Whitireia Community Polytechnic where I teach a full time Level 2 National Certificate in Floristry. I have been with Whitireia for 6 years and in my current role as head tutor for 2 years.
My background in floristry started when I was 14. After my first day working in a flower shop after school I went home so excited and told my mother I wanted to be a florist. At the age of 19 I joined Rosemary Flower Shoppe where I was under the guidance of Denzil Philp. By the time I was 24 my husband and I along with another couple opened a large flower and gift sending business in the Wellington CBD. We set up our store to cater for the corporate sector and their staff. Our company was called "Expressions" we owned this for 10 wonderful years. Both my husband and son know how much I love working with flowers and students and are very supportive which is great because often florists are away over weekends at training seminars and courses. As my passion has been training staff and students, teaching at Whitireia naturally is the perfect choice for me.
There is something truely special about flowers and as designers we have the privilege and ability to bring a lot of joy into peoples lives. We never stop learning or sharing, friendships are forged and flowers are shared. Welcome to the world of flowers.
email: megparker@paradise.net.nz. Megan.Parker@whitireia.ac.nz