Staff

Enrolments - Office

The Wairakei Primary School enrolment process is all about finding the right fit.

Paula Farquhar - Principal

My individual style is the "of course I can take your class while you do..." , or as staff will probably say — "I just...

Jenna Foley - Deputy Principal

My journey in education has taken me down many different paths including teaching in an Area school, urban English and Welsh schools, small semi-rural schools...

Claire Smith - SENCO

I have been part of Wairakei Primary School since 2006. I was a full-time teacher across the school for 11 years before taking on a...

Olivia Graham - Team Leader

I am a teacher and team leader in the Aratiatia team, teaching Year 3 and 4 students.

Melissa Isaacson - Teacher

I have been teaching at Wairakei Primary School since 2018. I started teaching in 2001 and I have taught from New Entrants to Year 7’s.

Angel Chauval - Team Leader

I have been lucky enough to have an amazing year 3 and 4 class, for another year.

Ben Kidd - Teacher

Kia ora koutou,

Dorothy Hutton - Teacher

Sara Sprague - Team Leader

I have been teaching since 2004. I started teaching at Wairakei Primary School in 2011 and love teaching at this very special school.

Tayla Nicholson - Teacher

My mission here at Wairakei Primary School is to assist children in developing their passion and skills to become lifelong learners.

Paul Morehu - Teacher

I am from Christchurch but moved to Taupo at the end of 2018. I am passionate about travelling with my most memorable trip being to Egypt.

Carla Ross - Teacher

I have been teaching at Wairakei Primary School in many different roles since 2013.

Tracey O'Sullivan - Team Leader

I am the Team Leader of the Ohaaki/Poihipi team teaching Y1 and Y2 students.

Leanne Jackson - Teacher

I have a long history of being part of the education world. My experiences include being a parent, grandparent, and teacher.

Suzanne Flowers - Teacher

Fiona Griffin - Team Leader

I believe Wairakei Primary School is a special place. It provides a safe environment for our children to discover, create and develop their love of learning.

Kylie Parkes - Teacher

Apart from it being in such a beautiful area, this school is focussed on providing the children with a safe learning environment where they can...

Sue Green - Release Teacher

I began to teach in Taupo in 2004 after completing my degree.

Jeannie Young - Release Teacher

Karen Cameron - Release Teacher

Val Mansfield - Office manager

I am the Office Manager at Wairakei School. I have been in this position since July 1994.

Cindy Clunie - Teacher Aide

I am a teacher aide at Wairakei Primary School and am involved with supporting a huge range of children from our band new 5 year...

Diana Fitzsimmons - Teacher Aide, Enviro Group Coordinator

I have been associated with Wairakei Primary School since 1990 (with my daughter, Shalee and son, Robbie attending) and have been a member of staff...

Penny Fischbach - Teacher Aide, Librarian

I have had many varied jobs over the years but I have now found my niche.

Kelsey Tarrant - Teacher support

Rhonda Ellington - Office Assistant

I have been associated with Wairakei Primary School since 2003 with all three of our children Daniel, April-Rose and Ashlee attending.

Jacqui Melvin - Teacher Aide

I have been a Teacher Aide here at Wairakei Primary School since March 2018.

Grant Hohepa - Kapa Haka Tutor

Marie Ardern - Voluntary Teacher Aide

Courtney Warren - Teacher Aide

Jess Boyd - Teacher Aide

I am the Teacher Aide working alongside Mrs Griffin in Room 15.

Jenny Tarrant - Grounds