Staff

You are here: Home » About » Staff

Staff Photo 2019

To email a staff member use the address format: initial+surname@horowhenua.school.nz
For example, John Smith's email address would be jsmith@horowhenua.school.nz

Board of Trustees

Chairperson	Juliana Mansvelt
Deputy Chairperson	Garry Good
Parent Representative	Nikki Simpson
Parent Representative	Dylan Kiriona
Parent Representative	Bob Slade
Staff Trustee	Hanchen Johnson
Student Trustee	Sam Anderson

Senior Management (SMT)

Principal	Grant Congdon
Deputy Principal	Jason White
Deputy Principal	Sharon Moerkerk

Faculties and Faculty Heads (HOF’s)

Arts	Jeanette Gilroy
Languages	Claire McCormick
Mathematics	Misbah Sadat
Physical Education and Health	Melissa Signal
Science	Liz Lewis
Social Sciences	Kathy Grey
Technology	Carol Adams

Deans

Rata House	Hanchen Johnson
Ngaio House	Louise Mattheus
Kowhai House	Jenny Petterson
Hinau House	Vicki Wilton
Dean of Pasifika Students	Damian Samson
Dean of Maori Students	Tracie Pile
Dean of Maori Students	Chris Wilton

Tutor Groups

WICK	Chris Wilton
THJH	Jill Thomson
TADK	David Tate
SMDH	Damian Samson
PRSN	Susan Prentice
PLTN	Tracie Pile
PAMR	Meredith Parkin
NIBN	Bethany Nicholas
MOSH	Sharon Moerkerk
METR	Tobias Meyer
MCSH	Samantha McLean
MCJN	John McElwee
MCCR	Claire McCormick
LEMH	Martine Lewis
LELK	Liz Lewis
JOPN	Polly Joice
HOMN	Marika Holloway
GIJK	Jeanette Gilroy
FOJK	Jessica Foster
FECR	Chris Fearon
ELDK	Donna Elliott
DYLK	Lizzy Dyer
CORR	Rob Cox
BRDN	David Brewerton
BOJH	Julie Bolton
ABLN	Luciana Abriata

Teaching Staff

ABL	Luciana Abriata	Mathematics/Statistics
BOJ	Julie Bolton	English & Social Sciences
BRD	David Brewerton	Automotive Technology; Engineering
BRJ	Jennifer Brodie	Social Sciences
COR	Rob Cox	Health, Physical Education, TIC Outdoor Education
CRC	Cathy Croad	TIC Dance, Kai Technology
DYL	Lizzy Dyer	Science, Biology
ELD	Donna Elliott	Design & Visual Communication
FEC	Chris Fearon	English
FOJ	Jessica Foster	Science
HOM	Marika Holloway	Outdoor Education, Physical Education
HUR	Ray Hunia	Director Services Academy
JOH	Hanchen Johnson	TIC Health, Physical Education
JOP	Polly Joice	English
LAF	Fay Lai	Physics
LEM	Martine Lewis	Science, Chemistry
MAL	Louise Mattheus	TIC Japanese
MAR	Richard Maclean	Mathematics
MCJ	John McElwee	SENCO, Mathematics, ESOL
MCS	Samantha McLean	TIC Drama
MET	Tobias Meyer	Mathematics
MOS	Sharon Moerkerk	English
NGD	Dee Ngarepa	Physical Education, High Performance Sport, Sport Science
NIB	Bethany Nicholas	Mathematics, Statistics
PAM	Meredith Parkin	Art, TIC Design & Photography
PEJ	Jenny Petterson	Creative Catering, Kai Technology, Design Technology
PLT	Tracie Pile	Te Reo Maori, English, Social Sciences
PRS	Susan Prentice	Science, TIC Horticulture, Biology, Earth & Space Science, Vocational Science
SMD	Damian Samson	Carpentry, Design Technology
STS	Sue Staples	TIC Accounting, Mathematics
TAC	Colin Taylor	TIC Business Studies
TAD	David Tate	Social Studies, History
THJ	Jill Thomson	English; Media Studies
WHJ	Jason White	Design Technology
WIC	Chris Wilton	Maori, Tikanga Maori
WIV	Vicki Wilton	Social Studies, Tourism, Mathematics
WRP	Paul Wright	TIC Music

Support Staff

Andi Hirini	Sport Coordinator
Angelique Sandbrook	Teacher Aide
Ann Matthews	Itinerant Music Teacher
Anthea Hale	Careers Advisor
Anthony Skelton	Workshop Assistant
Carole Brungar	Librarian
Cathy Mitchell	Life to the Max
Gay Congdon	Literacy Support Tutor
Heather Baker-Fraser	Teacher Aide/Library Assistant/Level 2 Mentor
Helen Given	Science Technician
Jane Eyles	Administration Assistant
Jono Johnson	Campus Manager
Kate Searle	PA to Principal
Kawa Gardner	Rangatahi Ora Support
Kristina Coulston	Teacher Aide
Leanne Phillips	Executive Officer
Lisa Paxton	Literacy Support Tutor
Marichelle Daniels	Teacher Aide
Melanie Davies	Teacher Aide
Miki Sadakane	Technology Assistant
Milton Matehaere	Itinerant Music Teacher
Nancy Jones	Homestay Manager
Polly Pyefinch	Teacher Aide
Raymond Hunia	Service Academy Director
Rowan Dixon	Handyman
Sancia Duncan	Guidance Counsellor
Sandie Calder	Student Liaison - Student Centre/Administration Assistant
Sue Cross	Student Liaison - Student Centre
Yvonne Lane	Administration Assistant

Chris Stolting - Germany, July 2012 to April 2013

“I came to New Zealand last year at the end of July and was impressed by the life style here and that everything seems far more relaxed than it is in Germany. I stayed on a small farm just south of Levin which was a great and wonderful experience for me as I come from quite a big city. Over the time I have made some very good friends here and I would say I will stay in contact with them after I go back. The school was very different from my one at home. I was way less stressed. I especially enjoyed the art and design department where I learned some great techniques and had some great fun. I also joined the local rowing club which was a great decision. I had the chance to go on several camps and regattas with them and see a lot of New Zealand. I also joined two brass bands. Levin District Brass and Levin Youth Brass bands. I played the tuba there. All in all, I can say I had a great year in New Zealand and I am kind of sad to be going back home.” » View all testimonials