WAIMEA KĀHUI AKO TEAM
Principal Group
Lead Principal
Dave Sampson
Support Principals
Justine McDonald
Justin Neal
Our principals meet regularly, to discuss and make decisions around the work of our kāhui ako.
Justin Neal (Appleby School),
Glenda Earle (Brightwater School),
John Maguire (Garin College),
John Armstrong (Henley School),
Kathrine Mytton (Hope School),
Dave Sampson (Ranzau School),
Tim Brenton (Richmond Primary School),
Maureen Phillips (Saint Pauls Catholic School),
Ellie Salcin-Watts (Salisbury School),
Fraser Hill (Waimea College),
Justine McDonald (Waimea Intermediate School),
Freya Hogarth (Wakefield School)
Across School Teacher Team
Ryan Higgins
rhiggins@staff.richmondprimary.school.nz
Tēnā koutou katoa
Ko Rintoul tōku maunga.
Ko Wairoa tōku awa.
Ko Brightwater tōku kainga tuturu.
Ko Whakatu tōku kainga inaianei.
Ko Richmond tōku kura.
Ko Ryan tōku ingoa.
No reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.
Kia Ora.
I am Ryan Higgins and I am the Deputy Principal at Richmond Primary School. Up until 2020, I had been a full time teacher and have taught across all primary school year levels, most of the time with Year 5&6 students. Now I am in a full time management role at school.
My expertise would be looking at ways of enhancing effective pedagogy using technology, specifically taking on the challenge of improving engagement and achievement with boys writing.
I look forward to being part of the Waimea Kahui Ako and helping to build on the success that the previous AST’s have achieved.
Nga mihi nui.
Jenny Kneale
Tēnā koutou katoa
Ko Jenny Kneale tōku ingoa
Ko Tu Ao Wharepapa te maunga e rū nei taku ngākau
Ko mahitahi te awa e maheanei aku māharahara
E mihi ana ki ngā tohu o nehe, o Whakatu e noho nei au
Nō reira, Tēnā koutou katoa.
I have been a teacher in the English Department and a Dean at Waimea College for about 10 years. In my view, being literate helps students have a voice with which to express opinions, experiences and dreams. All students should have the opportunity to leave secondary education literate and numerate so they can thrive in the next chapters of life. There is enormous potential for literacy initiatives across the Kahui Ako to help support our young people to thrive in the world. It has been an absolute privilege to support many hundreds of students within the classroom as well as in a pastoral capacity. I look forward to bringing my passion and knowledge in this area to the Across School Teacher role. Nga Mihi Nui.
Struan McKenzie
Tēnā koutou katoa
Ko Tu Ao Wharepapa tōku maunga.
Ko Motueka tōku awa.
Nō Tamaki Makaurau ahau.
Ko Motueka toku kainga.
Ko Te Kura ō Waipiata tōku kura.
Ko Struan tōku ingoa.
No reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.
Kia Ora Koutou
My name is Struan McKenzie and I am a Deputy Principal at Brightwater School. Throughout my career, I have taught across most year levels including the last 4 years with Year 5 & 6 students. Previously I worked in schools in the Motueka area and have also worked as an AST in the Motueka Kāhui Ako for two years. I had a stint as an Education Advisor at the Ministry of Education in 2022.
I live in Motueka with my wife Melissa and three of our four children. Our eldest daughter studies over in Wellington.
My focus area is in Culturally Responsive Practice, which I have experience in working with the Motueka Kāhui Ako on the Relationships Based Learning project using the research of Russell Bishop.
Nga mihi nui.
Damian Campbell
Tēnā koutou katoa
Ko Ingarangi, Ko Kōtirana te whakapaparanga mai
Ko Whakatū te whenua tupu
Ko Aporo te kāinga
He kaiako pangarau au i Waimea College
Ko Damian Campbell tōku ingoa
No reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa
Kia Ora Koutou, my name is Damian Campbell and I am a mathematics teacher at Waimea College. I have taught a range of mathematics courses in years 9 to 13 and I am excited about my role as an AST, especially because it has a focus on mathematics teaching.
My favorite aspects of teaching are building positive relationships and helping people develop a better understanding of mathematics. I am looking forward to doing more of this in my role for the Kāhui Ako.
I am married and live in Tasman with my amazing wife, 2 wonderful children and too many pets.
Genevieve Rae
Tēnā koutou katoa
Nō Kōtirana ōku tīpuna
I whānau mai au I Rotorua
Engari, e noho ana au ki Mahana
Ko Rae tōku ingoa whānau
Ko Genevieve tōku ingoa
He tumuaki tuarua ki te kura tūwaenga o Waimea
No reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou katoa.
I am Genevieve Rae and I am a Deputy Principal at Waimea Intermediate. I moved to Tasman in mid 2019 with my family and started working at Waimea Intermediate in Term 3. Prior to that I have taught at both primary schools and full primary schools in Christchurch since 2001 across all levels.
My focus will be English/Literacy. I am passionate about Literacy and ensuring all our students have the chance to succeed. I am looking forward to being part of the Waimea Kāhui Ako as an Across School Teacher.
WITHIN SCHOOL TEACHERS
We have at least one within school teacher position allocated to each school. In some cases the role is being shared between two people.
STEWARDSHIP GROUP
Justine McDonald (Principal Waimea Intermediate)
Justin Neal (Principal Appleby School)
Maureen Phillips (Principal St Pauls School)
Sarah Hewison (Nelson Tasman Kindergarten)
Melanie Welch (Waimea College Board of Trustees)
Joanne Kininmonth (Waimea College Board of Trustees)