Teaching staff
Leadership team
My privilege as the tumuaki is being able to support and inspire our tamariki and kaiako to reach their full potential and to find what makes them passionate about the world around them.
I get pleasure from reading a good book, travelling and spending time with my whānau.
Miriam Gaynor
TUMUAKI TUARUA/DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
SENCo
TEAM LEADER FOR THE KĀKANO SYNDICATE
My Room is: 8 / Ngaio
I teach: Year 2
My passions sit strongly in the areas of literacy and the arts, and I love to see tamariki feeling successful in their learning. Outside of school, I love to garden, read and hang out with my whānau and my dog Lulu.
Nina Hornell
RAKAU ROOPU RANGATIRA / RAKAU TEAM LEADER INQUIRY LEADER - WITHIN SCHOOL LEAD (WSL) FOR OUR KĀHUI AKO
My Room is: 9 / Rata
I teach: Year 5/6
Kākano team
One of my favourite parts of teaching at Te kura o Haewai is spending my days with fabulous tamariki who are excited about their learning, in particular sharing the creative stories they come up with when writing. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy relaxing with a good book and cup of tea, going for walks around Te Whanganui-a- Tara and spending time with whānau.
Jill Holmstead is currently on leave.
I am kaiako for the amazing five year olds as they begin school. We have been an Enviroschool for many years and it’s great to have Green-Gold recognition for our students, staff and community.
Outside of school, I have a love of travel and seeing how other cultures experience the world, the great outdoors, skiing, gardening, singing and the arts which I share with my whānau.
As a kaiako I am passionate about helping tamariki to build their confidence as a learner and to become kind, connected humans both within our kura and out in the community. At home I enjoy gardening, cooking with goodies from the garden, reading and exploring the beautiful natural spaces Te Whanganui-a-tara has to offer.
Rākau team
I have a passion for all areas of teaching but my strength is in the arts. I enjoy getting the tamariki excited about singing, drama, dance and visual arts. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time at the gym, walking, reading, listening to podcasts and spending time with my whānau and friends.
Nicola O’Halloran
nicola@houghton.school.nz
My Room is: 10 / Rimu
I teach: Year 5/6
As a teacher, my main goal is to motivate students to do their best, extend their own personal limits and to assist them to reach their full potential whilst having fun along the way. Everyday something happens to make me smile as children learn and discover life in and out of the classroom.
Relieving team
Cilla works across the school as our reliever kaiako.