Principal
Brent Harper
Principal
Senior School
Senior School
Maraea Te Pou
Deputy Principal / Years 6 to 8 Teacher
Kaahu Pango
About Me
Ko Pukenui-o-raho me Taiarahia ngā maunga; Ko Tauranga me Ohinemataroa ngā awa; Ko Tātaiahape me Ngāhina ngā marae; Ko Ngāti Raka me Ngāti Tāwhaki ngā hapu; Ko Ngai Tūhoe te iwi; Ko Maraea Te Pou tōku ingoa; Tēna koutou katoa, My name is Maraea Te Pou and I am thrilled to be part of the team at Whitikahu School. I am originally from Whakatāne in the Bay of Plenty. I was previously the Deputy Principal and Year 7 & 8 teacher at Crawshaw School in Hamilton. I have experience teaching from New Entrants to Year 8. I have been working in the Morrinsville area as a Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour since 2018 based at Morrinsville Intermediate School. I enjoy meeting everyone and working with the students, teachers and community of Whitikahu School. Ngā mihi
Middle School
Middle School
Tracy Gasnier
Years 4 & 5 Teacher
Piirere
About Me
Ko Tracy Gasnier toku ingoa. I grew up in Te Hoe and attended Te Hoe School. My teaching career over the last nearly 20 years has seen me working as a full time classroom teacher in the Auckland, Cambridge and Te Awamutu areas. During this time I have taught a range of year levels and types of positions. My husband and three children - Addilyn, Delaney and Emerson moved back to Te Hoe and I am thrilled with my journey at Whitikahu School next year. I am very excited about working with all the students and whānau and embracing opportunities on offer. With a passion for education and commitment to success, I am enthusiastic about the structured approaches to learning. I enjoy using the inquiry process followed at Whitikahu and getting to know all of the students. I am happy to a part of Whitikahu School and meeting the local community.
Junior School
Junior School
Sarah Smith
Years 0 to 3 Teacher
Koohanga
About Me
I am very excited about being part of the community and working with the Whitikahu teaching team. I come from a rural farming background and have taught at several rural schools over the years. I love the rural school environment and community culture. I enjoy getting to know each and every one of you and being a part of this community. I am passionate about teaching junior students and work hard to make sure that your children have fun, enjoy learning and excel.
New Entrants
New Entrants
Teacher Aides
Teacher Aides
Cherie Do Vale
Teacher Aide
About Me
Claire Read
Teacher Aide
Cherry Van Tiel
Teacher Aide
Support Staff
Support Staff
Satbant Singh
Office Administration