Our School
Our People
The wellbeing of our staff and students is at the centre of everything we do. Our educators help all students experience success and feel valued. By building off their interests and applying real-world contexts to their learning, our students are engaged and challenged. We place a large emphasis on continual professional development to ensure that we are at the cutting edge of education and provide the best programmes for intermediate-aged learners.
- Specialists in emerging adolescence
- Student centred teaching
- We use a variety of approaches, materials and resources which acknowledge the diversity of learning needs at this age.
- Engaging, challenging and empowering young learners
- Actively and explicitly teach students to use specific tools to assist with their learning
Kaihautū / Senior Leadership Team
Stephen Eames
Tumuaki/Principal
Stephen Eames
I am a highly motivated, student-focused educational leader possessing a strong commitment to the development of students and staff. I am continually exploring modern learning practices and looking for ways to increase engagement and raise achievement by implementing 21st-century ideas through a pedagogy-first approach.
I love spending time with my family, mountain biking, and enjoying the outdoors.
Dave Gillies
Tumuaki Tuarua
Dave Gillies
Kia ora e te whānau o Rāroa! I am thrilled to be working in such a dynamic and exciting environment that values a rounded approach towards education and provides varied opportunities to nurture skilled and inquisitive learners. I believe learning should be fun and seek opportunities to engage and motivate learning through meaningful contexts. Other things that inspire and motivate me include family time, hill walks & tramping, snowboarding, music, gardening, woodworking & building things, and cooking.
Sam Watson
Tumuaki Tuarua
Sam Watson
Matt Boucher
Tumuaki Tuarua
Matt Boucher
Kia Ora Koutou.
I have been in education for over 20 years, as a teacher aide, a teacher, a team leader and a Deputy Principal. I started my life and career in New England, USA and have been in New Zealand since 2008, living and teaching in the Wairarapa and Wellington. In my career I have taught students from Years 1 through 13 at different times. Intermediate School is definitely my happy place. This is an age where educators can really make a difference, and I love working and interacting with intermediate students. My first love is History, and my great passion has become Science. I believe science education is crucial to learning important skills in the modern world. It’s also heaps of fun! In my free time I am a keen stargazer, I play the drums, I do some home brewing, and I love spending time with my friends and whānau.
Whai Wahi
Sam Johnston
Whai Wāhi Learning Co-Leader & Rūma Tekau mā Toru 13
Sam Johnston
Amina Rose (Drury)
Rūma Tekau mā Wha 14
Amina Rose (Drury)
Tadhg Delany
Whai Wāhi Learning Co-Leader & Rūma Tekau mā Rimu 15
Tadhg Delany
Kia Ora koutou! Ko Tadhg Delany toku ingoa. I’m originally from Te Papaioea (Palmy North) but now call Te Whanganui-a-Tara home. I am very excited to enter my 4th year at Rāroa. Nurturing whanaungatanga and manaakitanga in ākonga is something I see vital in my role and work to create an environment where students grow a love of learning. I love working alongside students to become the best people we can be! Personally, my life revolves around music, sport, and whānau. I have a music degree and I love making, playing, and listening to music. I’m also a big EPL and NBA fan and enjoy playing football and golf. I look forward to working with the Rāroa community and all the excitement 2025 brings.
Danielle Bourne
Rūma Tekau mā Ono 16
Dani Bourne
Tēnā koutou katoa, ko Dani ahau. I am originally from Whanganui and moved to Whanganui-a-Tara in 2018. This is my second year as a kaiako at Rāroa and I am thrilled to be a member of the Rāroa whānau. I love working with intermediate age students. It is an exciting age where ākonga meet new people, try new things and foster their passions. I am delighted to be at a kura which offers them all of these opportunities, to pursue what they love and truly develop their sense of self.
I am passionate about creating quality learning experiences which empower all ākonga to aspire to achieve. I believe that whanaungatanga is central to a successful classroom environment. I enjoy getting to know my students and finding out what motivates them.
When I am not in class I am often reading, crafting or visiting whānau.
Mōhio
Jordan Price
Rūma tahi 1
Jordan Price
Rūma Rua 2
Clare Myer
Abby Smalley
Mōhio Learning Leader & Rūma Toru 3
Abby Smalley
Kia ora koutou, ko Abby tōku ingoa. After teaching just down the road at Ngaio School, I was stoked to join Rāroa in 2023. This year I will be spending another year teaching within Mōhio and supporting the team as Learning Leader. I have completed my Master’s, researching wellbeing in education. Weaving this into the classroom is a passion of mine, as I strive to support children to feel emotionally capable while encouraging them to take risks and embrace challenges in their everyday lives. Integrating multiple areas of the curriculum to create meaningful, project-based learning experiences is what I enjoy most about teaching. Originally from Auckland, I’ve called Wellington home for the past 13 years. In my spare time, you’ll find me tramping in the sunshine, curled up on the couch with a good book, or pottering in the vege garden.
Paul Cooper
Rūma Wha 4
Paul Cooper
Kia ora i te whānau, ko Paul taku ingoa no Ōtepoti ahau. Hi, my name is Paul and I am an experienced and passionate year 7/8 teacher who always puts positive relationships with students first. My big focus is providing psychological safety: I prioritise helping our rangatahi feel safe, secure and included. I have had an amazing teaching career starting in Dunedin, then London, Sydney, Mount Maunganui, back to Dunedin (to raise my family), then for the past 12 years in Te Whanganui a tara/Wellington. Science, PE and wellbeing are my teaching passions and here at Rāroa we offer an amazing programme that focuses on being healthy both inside and out. 2025 will be my second year in the incredibly talented Mōhio team, and I’m super excited to work with and get to know the tamariki in our team. In my spare time I like to get active in the great outdoors of Aotearoa either walking my dog Teddy or getting in the moana when I can as a keen surfer. Otherwise I will be chilling at home with my beautiful whānau or listening to some quality vinyl. Ngā mihi me te aroha nui!
Leilani Fearon
Master’s Student – Teaching & Learning
Leilani Fearon
Manawanui
Reem Arhaim
Rūma Iwa 9
Reem Arhaim
Sue Collins
Rūma Tekau 10
Sue Collins
Kia ora everyone. I have had the privilege of teaching at Rāroa for nearly 20 years. I love working with young adolescents and supporting them through the sometimes rocky road of becoming a young adult. I enjoy the challenges and changes that teaching offers and being part of the community that is our school. Getting to know each child as an individual is very important to me, as is furthering their learning and development. I enjoy spending time with my family (pets included) and friends. I have a granddaughter who I am lucky enough to have living in Wellington. Reading is a passion and I enjoy gardening, love animals and watching sport.
Dillon Shearer
Rūma Tekau mā Tahi 11
Dillon Shearer
Tēnā koutou katoa,
Ko Maunga emiemi te maunga
Ko, Ngā Puhī te iwi
Ko Mamarī te waka
Ko Dillon tākū ingoa.
I come from a small place known as Kaeo, but my turangawaewae remains wherever my
whanau are. Yes, I am Māori and very proud of it. I have a passion for te aō Māori and try to
upskill myself wherever possible and intend to share these taonga with my students at Rāroa
this year.
I am a very excited first year teacher which doesn’t hold me back from bringing my passion
for learning to your children. I previously left a role in 2023 where I was a House Parent who
supported our vulnerable rangatahi for 3 years. Through this experience I gained some
valuable knowledge about how to engage with our young ones and support them in ways
where they can go into communities and represent themselves in the best way possible. I
aim to apply my life skills and past experiences into my teaching to create a space of
āhurutanga so students can thrive in this environment.
When I’m not at school I’m a total whanau guy, most people would know me by “Uncle”
because I like to surround myself with my favourite people in the world, my nieces and
nephews. Other things I love are cooking, anime, music and being near the water.
I look forward to being in team Manawanui this year and working with all these amazing
people.
Leah Mckenzie
Rūma Tekau mā Rua 12 – Manawanui Learning Leader
Leah Mckenzie
Kia ora koutou. Ko Leah McKenzie au. He kaiako au ki te kura waenga ō Rāroa. My name is Leah McKenzie, and I am proud to be one of the teachers at Rāroa. This year, I’m thrilled to be back in Manawanui as both a teacher and the team’s learning leader. Teaching intermediate-aged ākonga is a passion of mine because of the meaningful connections you can build with this age group. That’s why I’m now entering my 8th year at Rāroa. I’ve lived my entire life in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, spending most of my time in the Hutt Valley, though I now call Titahi Bay home. In my spare time, I enjoy heading to the beach with my dog, Charlie, and travelling around New Zealand.
Jess Wiese
Master’s Student – Teaching & Learning
Jess Wiese
Motuhake
Christy Nicholls
Rūma Rua Tekau mā Tahi 21
Christy Nicholls
Aaron Wright
Motuhake Learning Leader – Rūma Rua Tekau mā Rua 22
Aaron Wright
Kia ora, my name is Aaron. I started with Rāroa in 2018, it is a fantastic school and I am humble to be part of such a progressive and successful school. I love teaching this age group. It is a special time in the development of the adolescent brain, which I can help shape to ensure they are successful, life-long long learners. I really love teaching and learning in a collaborative environment. Utilising the skills of others and providing a holistic education is so important in this day in age. I have many different passions with travel, spending time with family and time on the golf course being the top of my list.
Victoria Burton
Rūma Rua Tekau mā Wha 24
Victoria Burton
Kia ora koutou! Teaching at the intermediate level is a true passion of mine, as it’s a key time for ākonga to explore their potential and embrace new opportunities. With a background in philosophy, I foster deep thinking, curiosity, and problem-solving while taking a strengths-based approach to build on each student’s unique talents and abilities. My goal is to help ākonga grow in confidence, capability, and independence, empowering them to thrive both in and beyond the classroom. Outside of school, I enjoy walking my dog, Bao, swimming in rivers with my children, and upcycling treasures from Op-shops.
Kelly Herbert
Rūma Rua Tekau mā Rima 25
Kelly Herbert
Kia ora koutou. I have been teaching Intermediate age students for a number of years now, yet still get excited having the chance to support our students as they find their feet as people first as well as learners. Developing positive relationships and getting to know each other underpins my class culture. Seeing kindness and respect puts a smile on my face, as does seeing people find the courage to try new things. I am privileged to be able to support ELLs (English Language Learners) as they navigate the challenges of embracing and learning English alongside my role as a class teacher. When not at work, I can usually be found at netball, reading, enjoying walks in the bush or gardening. If I can be of help, please feel free to get in touch. We are all part of the wider village wanting our youngsters to feel safe and thrive.
Kayne Hawea
Rūma Rua Tekau mā Ono 26 – Pou Matauranga Māori
Kayne Hawea
Kia ora koutou, kō Kayne Hawea ahau, k Ngāti Kahungunu rātou ko Ngāti Toa, ko Ngai Tāhu ngā Iwi. I enjoy teaching in a modern learning environment where collaboration and creativity is supported through exploring new ideas, and learning through mistakes. Whānau, gym, basketball, photography and coffee are all part of my life. Rāroa Intermediate, through its three Strategic Pou of Whanaungatanga, Ako and Whakapuāwai captures and helps guide our rangatahi through vital developmental years.
Hayley Gotlieb
Master’s Student – Teaching & Learning
Hayley Gotlieb
Ko Hayley Gotlieb tōku ingoa. I am honoured to be a Master’s student from Te Herenga Waka (Victoria University) placed at Rāroa for 2025.
I have five years of experience working as a teaching assistant in intermediate and primary schools. I am passionate about creating safe, inclusive environments where students feel empowered to explore their strengths, build confidence, and pursue their passions. Helping students grow as curious and resilient learners is at the heart of my approach.
Outside of teaching, I coach for Onslow Junior Football Club, play football, go running, read, and enjoy spending quality time with my whānau.
I am excited to contribute to the Rāroa community this year and work alongside students, staff, and whānau to support learning and growth.
Whakaute
Rūma Rima 5
Sophie Renouf
Kia ora e te whānau o Rāroa! I am thrilled to be joining the Rāroa Normal Intermediate community in 2025. I have spent most of my life in Auckland but recently moved to Wellington.
Teaching is my passion, and I feel incredibly fortunate to do what I love every day. I am looking forward to the new challenges, experiences, and learning opportunities this year has to offer.
Outside the classroom, I am passionate about sports and staying active. I love the outdoors and enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I am also an avid reader and feel most at peace when I’m at the beach or anywhere near the water.
Marie Dobbie
Rūma Ono 6
Marie Dobbie
Kia Ora Koutou! My name is Marie Dobbie, and I am very excited to be part of Rāroa Intermediate. Originally, hailing from Tāmaki Makaurau, I moved to Te Whanganui-a-Tara in 2019 for University. In 2023, I graduated with a graduate diploma of teaching from Victoria University here in Wellington.
2025 will be my second year teaching, and I am thrilled to be teaching at the intermediate level. I was lucky enough in 2023 to do an 8-week placement at this school. I loved it so much that I knew I had to come back. I am excited about connecting with my students and building relationships to create a positive learning environment. I want to foster a space where students can explore different interests. This will help them begin to learn who they are and who they want to be as individuals. I am here to help in any way I can and cannot wait to celebrate their learning with them.
Outside of school, I love to read anything and everything. I have a particular interest in classics and history, which is what my degree was in. I also love music, and singing and playing the piano is my way to build my creativity. As well as hanging out with whānau and friends.
Michael Anderson
Rūma Whitu 7
Michael Anderson
Nō Tenemāka me te Aerana ōku tūpuna,
Engari, nō Taranaki au,
Ko Anderson tōku whānau,
Ko Michael tōku ingoa.
My name is Michael Anderson, I’m from the Taranaki region and moved to Wellington in 2018 to Study Educational Psychology, and more recently, Education. I’m happy to be heading into my third Rāroan year, continuing to work with the fantastic team of Students and Teachers.
This is an exciting age group as we further explore passions in more depth and apply skills to real-world learning. I thoroughly enjoy working in such a collaborative and passionate environment and am excited to be a part of this awesome learning team.
When I’m not in class, I can often be found keeping active outdoors and playing sports or, on a rainy Wellington day, inside playing music.
Dan Fouhy
Rūma Waru 8
Dan Fouhy
Tēnā koutou kātoa, my name is Dan Fouhy and I am in my second year as a kaiako here at Rāroa Intermediate. Originally from just up the road in Tawa, I am excited to be a part of the Rāroa community with such a great group of staff and students.
I am very passionate about my role as an intermediate kaiako as I get to be a part of students’ growth and learning in these vital years before college.
When out of the classroom, you will find me anywhere and everywhere, whether that be staying active, exploring my community with friends and whanau, or relaxing at home finding new skills to learn.
Clementine Westlake
Whakaute Learning Leader
Clementine Westlake
Natalie Jensen
Master’s Student – Teaching & Learning
Natalie Jensen
Kia Ora! Ko Natalie Jensen tōku ingoa.
I am excited to join the Rāroa whanau as an ākonga kaiako (student teacher) this year. Last year at Te Herenga Waka (Victoria University of Wellington), I completed my undergraduate degree in education and psychology. As part of the master’s program, I am now embarking on another exciting journey to become a teacher.
I am very passionate about all things performing arts, especially dance, where my love for teaching and working with ākonga was first sparked. When not in the classroom or studying, you will most likely find me at the dance studio, hanging out with my whanau and friends, or on a walk somewhere.
I’m really looking forward to being part of the Whakaute team and learning from all the incredible kaiako at Rāroa this year.
Pārekareka (DPE)
Bridget Baker
Kaiārahi Ako Art & Design
Bridget Baker
Kia ora, ko Bridget Baker tōku ingoa. I am lucky to be part of Pārekareka as the art and design teacher. I believe I have the best job in the school. As an educator I am passionate to help students to express their learning and themselves using visual arts. I enjoy teaching using inquiry processes that allow students to make connections, create new understandings and dig deep into what they are learning about.
When I am not at school I enjoy exploring the outdoors with my dog Tui, creating in the kitchen, snowboarding and making time for family and friends.
Shona Dowman
Kaiārahi Ako Edible Design
Shona Dowman
Kia ora, I’m Shona Dowman and I have been working in the foods area of DPE for 30 plus years at Rāroa (18 of those in a Job Share arrangement). I am secondary trained specialising in Home Economics and Clothing and Textiles. I particularly enjoy working with this age group and I love seeing them discover new skills and talents.
Chris Bailey
Kaiārahi Ako Industrial Design & Pārekareka Team Leader
Chris Bailey
Ngā mihi nui. Ko Chris Bailey toku ingoa.
This is my twelfth year at Rāroa Intermediate. Working in Industrial Design, I am privileged to provide students with the opportunity to design and create using a range of materials, learning a variety of skills around basic construction, as well as digital design. I am lucky enough to be able to teach students CAD (computer aided design) to use with 3D Printers, CNC Router, and my personal favourite (and often referred to as my “third child”), the Laser Cutters.
Speaking of children… I have two beautiful kids, Micah (15), and Charlotte (13) who both attend Newlands College. My wife Kallie, along with being a remarkable Mum, is a trained secondary school teacher and currently works in the parliamentary engagement team at the Ministry of Education. We are a very passionate vegan family, concerned with compassion for animals, protecting our environment and planet, and living the best, healthiest lifestyle possible.
I have many many interests. I LOVE anything football. I have played for, and now coach the U13 TDP team for North Wellington AFC, and support the best team in the world – Liverpool FC (YNWA). I have coached the Rāroa Redhawks (boys football team) for ten years. I really enjoy music and have an eclectic range of musical interests. I play the drums, the didgeridoo, and dabble with the guitar (self-taught so don’t expect too much), as well as other various percussion instruments. Other than that, I enjoy home DIY, making things (lucky because I get to do it for a job), fitness and exercise recently discovering a passion for trail running, eating a healthy plant-based diet, being outdoors, and anything that involves adrenalin.
Liz Fa’alogo
Kaiārahi Ako Performing Arts
Liz Fa’alogo
Kiā ora and warm Pacific greetings! I co-lead Performing Arts at Rāroa. I am the Performing Arts kaiako/ teacher in Pārekareka. I teach other rōpu in the school as well. Pārekareka are a team of creative, talented and innovative teachers who take the Technology and Creative Arts programme for adolescents to another level and I feel very privileged to be a part of Pārekareka. I have a passion for ‘culturally responsive teaching’ which is largely concerned with making connections with how students think, and what they already know and can do, both in school and in their wider lives. I am a semi-professional singer and prefer recording in a studio to ‘live’ performances. Although I have many singing highlights, my most challenging singing experience was auditioning for the Australian cast of the Disney Musical “The Lion King”. It was a fabulous experience!
Chris Johnston
Kaiārahi Ako Creative Media
Chris Johnston
One of my favourite parts about teaching is that we get to change our “hats” to suit our focus. In the past my students and I have become Game Designers, Podcast Producers and Sports Team Coaches. I love pursuing project-based learning tasks with my team, and tapping into student interests. I’m really into reading, music, podcasts, film editing and baking things. I enjoy making and playing games, whether it’s on a console or a table top. My focus in Pārekareka is Creative Media which will have us look into everything from film making, audio production, to game design.
Tom Boekhorst
Kaiārahi Ako Digitech
Tom Boekhorst
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing sports and video games. I am a basketball fanatic and love listening to and playing music as well.
Support Staff
Mary-Anne Walker-Bain
Kura Kaimahi
Mary-Anne Walker-Bain
I’m very excited to have joined the Rāroa term recently. I have been in the service and hospitality business for a few decades and have always wanted to work in the education sector.
I have two grown up daughters who are exploring the world, and my husband Mike is also in the schooling system.
Relationships are my strength, and I look forward to meeting and supporting you and your whanau to help make your childs intermediate years happy and successful.
In my spare time I like to walk, cook delicious food, and be with family.
Aroha Mai aroha atu
Carmen Conijn
Principal Assistant/Payroll Officer
Carmen Conijn
Clare Forest
Kaitaki Pukapuka/Library Manager & Executive Manager
Clare Forest
Marianne Dobie
Kaitaki Pukapuka
Marianne Dobie
Guten Tag. My name is Marianne Dobie and I have been involved with libraries since I was a student librarian at Intermediate. I have worked in public libraries and government libraries as well as school libraries. I love reading and want to share this passion. I believe that reading for pleasure adds to your quality of life as it stretches the imagination, teaches empathy, and is a very portable hobby.
Simon Coleman
Kaiwhakahaere Rawa/ Groundsperson
Simon Coleman
I’ve recently returned to Aotearoa after being based in Asia. I’m super excited to have joined the team and be a part of the Raroa community. My focus is maintaining the school facilities and keeping the grounds in good shape so they are ready to be enjoyed.
Away from work I enjoy spending time in the outdoors, travelling, watching sport, and meditation. I’m also fascinated by blockchain tech, macro-economics and history.
Sam Beard
Kaiāwhina Kaiako
Sam Beard
I’ve worked as a teacher aide at Rāroa since 2019. I have loved being able to come up with creative solutions to help meet students’ unique needs. As a Christian I believe I am called to serve others. I also like the table tennis table in the staffroom.
I previously worked as a camp counsellor at summer camps in the United States, which gave me some of the skills and inspiration to work with kids back home.
Outside of work, I am studying Counselling at Bethlehem Tertiary Institute. I also spend my time volunteering, playing volleyball, and listening to music.
Learning Support Staff
Guanny Liu-Prosee
Kaiako/Teacher Learning Support
Guanny Liu-Prosee
Kia ora and nǐ hǎo! This is my second year as the extension opportunities coordinator, but I have been a kaiako at Rāroa since 2015 when I moved to Johnsonville from Auckland. With a previous career in radio journalism, and over 15 years experience in improvised comedy, I have a particular interest in writing, public speaking, and drama. I’m proud founder and coach of Raroa’s very own Instalaughs, and passionate about the teaching of drama as a tool for emotional wellbeing. Outside of school, you’ll see me performing during fringe and comedy fests, as well as the wonderful independent theatres we’re so lucky to have in Wellington. I have two bubbly little girls who attend Cashmere avenue school. With one of my children being identified as twice-exceptional (giftedness and dyslexia), I have a special interest in the subjects of giftedness, learning conditions, and other types of neurodivergence. Thank you for entrusting me with your unique and exceptional tamariki. I love working with them!
Angela Stanley
Kaiako Matauranga Whakahirahira/SENCO & Learning Support
Angela Stanley
Married with a young daughter, my own passions include horse-riding, travel, history, art history, literature, cooking, and dining.
I am currently working part-time at Rāroa in the role of SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator), working with classroom teachers and outside agencies to support our ākonga. I also liaise with colleges and contributing schools to support transitions.
Support Teachers
Anna Robinson
Kia ora koutou.
My name is Anna and I’m an experienced and passionate teacher of the Year 7 and 8 age group. I have taught in a variety of schools, both here and overseas, at different year levels. However, the unique challenges and rewards of teaching the Intermediate level has struck a chord with me.
As a support teacher, with consistent classes each week, I get to know the students well and can build on their learning and create positive relationships.
I really enjoy my part-time role at Raroa, as it suits my busy family life, with my husband and 3 daughters.
We love getting outdoors camping with friends, travelling around NZ, visiting family in the South Island and walking our much loved dog, Kevin.
Jordan Howie-Price
Kia ora koutou, I’m Jordie and I have had the privilege of being part of the Rāroa whānau for over 8 years now. I spent many years working full time here, teaching and learning alongside the wonderful students and staff. I now enjoy working part time, while spending a couple of days a week at home with my one-year-old son. I love having so many opportunities to connect with different classes and be a part of their exciting and innovative classroom programmes. I look forward to supporting Rāroa students for another great year in 2025!
Gab Temple
Kia ora koutou. Ko Gab Temple toku ingoa. I am absolutely stoked to be back for my third year at Rāroa! There are so many great things about teaching this age group; the light bulb moments, the creativity, and of course the laughs. My big passion is in sport and fitness. Before teaching, I was privileged to have the opportunity to travel the world, playing water polo in a number of different countries. In my free time I can usually be found doing renovations with my husband, reading a good book, or at the gym!
Amelia Caldwell
Amelia Caldwell
Wellbeing Support
Kathryn Geddis
Counsellor
Kathryn Geddis
Kia Ora, for the past 22 years I have been a Primary School teacher both in Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas. During my time as a teacher I developed a passion for the wellbeing of our tamariki and undertook my postgraduate study in counselling. When I am not working I am hanging out with my lovely husband and mostly lovely daughters.
Harriett Johnston
Counsellor
Harriett Johnston
When I am not studying I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, reading for pleasure, playing board games, walking – especially in Zealandia or anywhere by the ocean.
Erica Blundell
Ed Psych Intern
Erica Blundell
Kia ora koutou. My name is Erica and I am an Intern Educational Psychologist with Te Wheke Psychology. I’m excited to be based at Rāroa on Mondays this year, supporting staff and students to teach and learn through harnessing each other’s uniqueness. I’m particularly passionate about nurturing our young people’s strong senses of self, alongside their learning. In my spare time you’ll find me at the beach, at crossfit, cooking or playing sport with friends and wider whānau.
Katie Alini
Trainee Counsellor