Staff – Te Aro School

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.

E: principal@tearo.school.nz

Anna Morgan

Deputy Principal

About Me

Coming Soon

E: annam@tearo.school.nz

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.

E: rteahen@tearo.school.nz

Teachers

Kristin Holmes

Year 0 & 1

Rūma Tawa

About Me

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E: kristinh@tearo.school.nz

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.

E: michellep@tearo.school.nz

Kate Gallagher

Year 2 & 3

Rūma Kauri

About Me

Coming Soon

E: kateg@tearo.school.nz

Anna Morgan

Year 3 & 4

Rūma Nīkau

About Me

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E: annam@tearo.school.nz

Mathew Quivooy

Year 5 & 6

Rūma Mānuka

About Me

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E: mathewq@tearo.school.nz

Tess Devereux

Year 5 & 6

Rūma Mānuka

About Me

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E: tessad@tearo.school.nz

Ray Teahen

Year 7 & 8

Rūma Pōhutukawa

About Me

E: rteahen@tearo.school.nz

Katie Norton

Year 7 & 8

Rūma Pōhutukawa

About Me

Coming Soon

E: atien@tearo.school.nz

Meena Vallabh

Year 7 & 8, Release teacher

Rūma Pōhutukawa

About Me

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E: meenav@tearo.school.nz

Bernice McMahon

Learning support teacher

About Me

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E: bernicem@tearo.school.nz

Cathie Cahill

ESOL teacher

About Me

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E: ccahill@tearo.school.nz

Jonny Ayers

Release Teacher

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Teacher Aides

Miranda McDougall

Teacher Aide

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Pauline Lynn

Teacher Aide

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Adam Hendry

Teacher Aide

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Enass Algebawi

Teacher Aide

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Breana Fahey

Teacher Aide

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Leila Walker

Teacher Aide

About Me

Te Aro School is a multicultural school that warmly welcomes diversity. Te Aro School has experienced upward growth over the years with the hard work of the personnel and excellent management.

Geneva Fanslow

Teacher Aide

About Me

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Support Staff

Georgie O’Connor

Office Manager

About Me

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Joanna Brett

Office Administrator

About Me

Kia ora,
Ko Jo taku ingoa.
I work part-time in the office with Georgie and do a few hours in the library. I have been involved with Te Aro School both as a parent and a staff member since 2014. I feel lucky to be part of such a wonderful school.

Hemi Prime

Kapa Haka Kaiako

About Me

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Graham Goudge

Caretaker

About Me

Coming Soon

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.

Senior Leadership Team

Senior Leadership Team

Sue Clement

About Me

Anna Morgan

About Me

Ray Teahen

About Me

Teachers

Teachers

Kristin Holmes

About Me

Samantha Huang

About Me

Michelle Porter

About Me

Kate Gallagher

About Me

Anna Morgan

About Me

Mathew Quivooy

About Me

Tess Devereux

About Me

Ray Teahen

About Me

Katie Norton

About Me

Meena Vallabh

About Me

Bernice McMahon

About Me

Cathie Cahill

About Me

Jonny Ayers

About Me

Teacher Aides

Teacher Aides

Miranda McDougall

About Me

Pauline Lynn

About Me

Adam Hendry

About Me

Enass Algebawi

About Me

Breana Fahey

About Me

Leila Walker

About Me

Geneva Fanslow

About Me

Support Staff

Support Staff

Georgie O’Connor

About Me

Joanna Brett

About Me

Hemi Prime

About Me

Graham Goudge

About Me

Molly

About Me

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