Senior Leadership Team
Senior Leadership Team
Sue Clement
Principal
About Me
Kia ora koutou.
Ko Sue toku ingoa.
Ko au te tumuaki o te Kura nei.
I am extremely lucky to have been the principal here at Te Aro for the past twelve years. Our kura is a place where tamariki, whānau and staff feel a sense of belonging. We strive to uphold the mana, the building up of all learners (big, small, young, older) in our school community.
In my spare time I enjoy walking my dog Molly around the south coast of Wellington where we from time to time see dolphins, seals, and whales. I really love it when my daughters are back in New Zealand so we can spend time together.
Kake tonu Te Aro.
Ever Upwards Te Aro.
Anna Morgan
Deputy Principal
Ray Teahen
Deputy Principal
About Me
Kia ora
Ko Ray taku ingoa.
I am the Deputy Principal and syndicate leader of the senior school syndicate, Te Hokioi.
I have been at Te Aro school since 2005. Before that I worked in London for four years and Gisborne for three years.
Outside of school I enjoy sports with time spent coaching rugby teams and I love mountain biking on Wellington's many tracks. I also visit Lyall Bay and Seatoun beaches often, walking my rather naughty dog.
Teachers
Teachers
Kristin Holmes
Year 0 & 1
Rūma Tawa
Samantha Huang
Year 0 & 1
Rūma Tawa
About Me
Kia ora and ni hao,
My name is Samantha, and I am a teacher in Ruma Tawa. I love teaching the Year 0-1 students of Te Aro school and feel amazing watching them grow and learn new things. The passion they have for learning is such a rewarding experience for me as their teacher.
My family is originally from Taiwan, however I was born and raised in Aotearoa. Both countries have a special place in my heart. I love speaking to the children in Mandarin and sharing my culture with them.
When I am not at school I enjoy cuddling with my lovely dog and spending quality time with my friends and family.
Ngā mihi nui,
Samantha
Michelle Porter
Year 1 & 2
Rūma Tarata
About Me
My name is Michelle. I moved to New Zealand with my husband and two children from the United States in June of 2022. I have taught for more than 20 years in the US and am excited to be teaching in NZ. I taught Spanish in the US and am excited to be learning and using te reo Māori at Te Aro School.
Kate Gallagher
Year 2 & 3
Rūma Kauri
Anna Morgan
Year 3 & 4
Rūma Nīkau
Mathew Quivooy
Year 5 & 6
Rūma Mānuka
Tess Devereux
Year 5 & 6
Rūma Mānuka
Ray Teahen
Year 7 & 8
Rūma Pōhutukawa
About Me
Kia ora
Ko Ray taku ingoa.
I am the Deputy Principal and syndicate leader of the senior school syndicate, Te Hokioi.
I have been at Te Aro school since 2005. Before that I worked in London for four years and Gisborne for three years.
Outside of school I enjoy sports with time spent coaching rugby teams and I love mountain biking on Wellington's many tracks. I also visit Lyall Bay and Seatoun beaches often, walking my rather naughty dog.
Katie Norton
Year 7 & 8
Rūma Pōhutukawa
Meena Vallabh
Year 7 & 8, Release teacher
Rūma Pōhutukawa
Bernice McMahon
Learning support teacher
Cathie Cahill
ESOL teacher
Teacher Aides
Teacher Aides
Support Staff
Support Staff
Molly
Companion
About Me
Tēnā koutou,
I am Molly. I am a retired service dog. I have been at Te Aro School now for several years and really enjoy spending time with the students and staff. You can often find me lying in a sunny patch in the staffroom. I enjoy eating fruits and vegetables and going for short walks in the school grounds with the students. When I am not at school I love walking around the south coast with my family.