RIVERVIEW SCHOOL - Key Persons
My wife and I moved to Kerikeri nine years ago with our two sons for a new adventure. I worked in a part-time capacity for three years at Riverview School before becoming the current Assistant Caretaker. I am a keen fisherman and I enjoy aquascaping.
I'm proud to be the caretaker of Riverview School. I grew up in Auckland, where I worked at a hire firm for ten years, before my wife and I moved north to Houhora, where I worked as a greenkeeper and we started a family. We now have two sons and two daughters. We moved to Kerikeri thirteen years ago for better opportunities for our children. We have met some wonderful people here, and love living in Kerikeri. I enjoy fishing, playing golf, and spending time with my family.
I have taught in many primary schools in Whangārei since 2008, mainly teaching at Onerahi Primary School, but moved back to my hometown, Kerikeri, after being away for many years. I am so happy to be able to raise our two boys in Kerikeri. I am passionate about teaching Literacy, Mathematics, Science, and the Visual Arts, and about encouraging independent, confident, life-long learners. I enjoy yoga, walking,camping, and painting.
Job Titles:
- Office Manager
- Support Staff Member
Prior to moving to Kerikeri, I worked as the Office Manager in a community newspaper in Hawera, South Taranaki. In 1996, I moved to Kerikeri with my family; our three children all attended Riverview School. I am very passionate about the personal development of children and have a keen interest in watching them progress. My interests include netball, football, rugby, tennis, and ukulele.
My family and I moved to Kerikeri in 2016; our son, Alex, attends Riverview School while our daughter, Holly, has just started at Kerikeri High School. Previously, I have worked in a number of support, project, and administration roles in NZ, Sydney, London, Dubai, and Singapore. I became interested in education and working with children through my involvement in the Kerikeri Playcentre and as a parent helper at school and at Kerikeri Kindergarten. My interests include walking, swimming, the outdoors, and anything to do with the water!
I have been involved in the finance and accounting sector for years, working in roles in local government and the finance industry. I have three grown-up children and was involved in their schooling as a member of Boards of Trustees and as a sports coach. Moving to Kerikeri in 2014 has provided me with the ideal place to enjoy my personal interests of walking, gardening, and fishing.
After receiving my Bachelor of Education, I began my teaching career at Whangaparaoa Primary in 2003. I have taught across the Junior, Middle, and Senior School areas. I love working with children; I get the opportunity to create, explore and learn, with every day being different. My family and I moved back to my hometown, Kerikeri, at the beginning of 2023. My interests include gardening, paddle boarding, travelling, and spending time with my family.