I am thrilled to be part of the Clevedon School team. I am passionate about teaching and learning and helping children grow up in a happy learning environment where all are encouraged to reach their full potential. My passion for education has taken me from South Auckland, where I started my teaching career, to the Middle East, where I worked as a consultant with a NZ company assisting to establish new independent schools. I then moved onto Hong Kong where I lived and worked for 4.5 years at an international school. I am very happy to be home and working at this lovely school.

My husband, Greg and I have two beautiful children, Sofia and Micah, who keep us very busy outside of school.

I feel very lucky to be a part of an incredibly dedicated and passionate teaching team here at Clevedon School. I have enjoyed many roles in education but have spent most of my classroom teaching in the Junior School.
Outside of school I love to sing, go snowboarding and spend time with my family and friends. I am blessed to have three beautiful children, Cooper, Emerson and Maisie, who take up most of my time now.
I look forward to working alongside the students and parents at Clevedon School for another year.

I am delighted to be a part of the Clevedon School team. Prior to teaching here, I taught at Balmoral School and Takanini School. Before training to be a teacher, I travelled lots, managed performing arts festival venues, worked in the ski industry and apple-picking, to name but a few.

I love being a teacher and it is a joy to share my passion for the arts with our tamariki. I believe in fostering every child’s innate curiosity and creativity, and helping them take ownership of being the best they can be.

When I'm not at school, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Gregg, and our daughter, Jessica. If I'm not busy leading my drum band, AKSamba, you'll find me cooking (and eating!) good food, playing board games, or slowly but surely finishing our garden in Pukekohe.

I am thrilled to be at Clevedon School. I moved here from Australia with my husband and two children in 2012. My children both completed their primary schooling at Clevedon and are now at university. Prior to Clevedon School, I taught in several schools throughout Australia and London. When my children were young I completed further training to become a support teacher of literacy and numeracy and I developed a passion for helping struggling learners.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, running, paddle boarding, and shopping.

I am proud to be part of the Clevedon School community and currently work as the Learning Support Coordinator. I bring experience as a teacher and leader from schools across Auckland and the Waikato, and have taught students in all year levels up to Year 8. In my role, I work closely alongside students, staff, and whānau to provide guidance and support so every learner feels valued and can thrive. Building strong relationships, showing mutual respect, and holding a deep belief in the potential of every child are central to my professional philosophy. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family and pets, reading, supporting my son in hockey, and getting creative with a range of crafts.

Before becoming a classroom teacher I did a visual art degree and have enjoyed bringing my love of art into the classroom. These days my passion is in literacy. For the past five years, I have been a Reading Recovery teacher.

My husband and I live in Kawakawa Bay with our two sons and spend lots of time with our large extended family. We enjoy fishing, the beach, and holidaying at Tutukaka.

Kia ora koutou katoa, I have had the privilege of being part of the Clevedon team since 2016 and am looking forward to another exciting year. Being an educator brings me much joy, as I love being a facilitator of learning for my students, helping them see the gifts and strengths that they each bring to the world. I see myself as a lifelong learner and have a passion for literacy and numeracy.

When I am not at school, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, looking after our farm animals, and spending time with my husband and two energetic boys.

I am delighted to be working with our Year 7 and 8 students again. It is a privilege to be part of the Clevedon teaching team and the wider school community. This year, I am also honoured to be leading and mentoring our student leaders alongside my colleague, Stacey Connolly.

I grew up in India in an army family, which gave me the opportunity to travel widely and experience many different places and cultures. These experiences have shaped both my perspective and my approach to teaching. I moved to New Zealand in 2004 after marrying my husband, Sammy. We now live in Papakura on a small lifestyle block and are proud parents to two wonderful boys.

With over 20 years of experience in education, I remain passionate about supporting children to become creative, confident, and lifelong learners. I strongly believe in fostering a growth mindset and providing meaningful learning opportunities through our curriculum. Writing and Global Perspectives are particular passions of mine, and I enjoy helping students develop their voice, curiosity, and understanding of the world around them.

Outside of school, I enjoy travelling, walking, cooking, watching movies, and spending quality time with friends and family.

I look forward to getting to know more of our students and families as we work together throughout the year.

I am really excited to be part of the team at Clevedon School. I started teaching in 2004 and have a passion for teaching as it allows me to inspire curiosity allowing students to unlock their full potential while having fun along the way as they become lifelong learners. I have a passion for literacy and the visual arts.

When I am not at school I enjoy spending time with my partner and our joint lot of kids going for bush walks, watching movies and fun times at the beach. I also enjoy art and being able to be creative.

I am really excited to be part of the team at Clevedon School. I grew up on a farm in Tuakau and have been heavily involved in eventing throughout my life.

I thoroughly enjoy helping children become lifelong learners through our curriculum. Mathematics, in particular, has always been a passion of mine. I enjoy travelling, fitness, equestrian, DIY, and spending time with friends and family. I am looking forward to getting to know more of our students and the community.

I am excited to be part of the Clevedon School community. I have had experience teaching primary students both in Auckland and Singapore, during which time I travelled extensively throughout Asia. I taught the International Baccalaureate between 2016 and 2020, and use these skills to help foster independent learners.

I live with my wife and children in Opaheke. I have a passion for music, playing both guitar and bass.

Kia ora koutou katoa!

How exciting to be part of the Clevedon teaching team, and within an amazing community that I have grown to love over the decade that I have called Aotearoa New Zealand my home! I was born in England, and I have a background in hospitality before becoming a certified kaiako/teacher in 2022. I actively encourage the exploration of values around community and participation, as well as respect for self and others. I have been a volunteer Scout leader at the Clevedon group for several years now, and I have worked at Clevedon Kindergarten.

My tamariki/children started their schooling at Clevedon before my husband and I ventured to Beachlands to live. I am grateful every day to be residing on the Pōhutukawa Coast.

After working for Air New Zealand straight from school, I decided to study later on in life after travelling Europe extensively and living in London for five years. I completed my first years as a teacher here at Clevedon and have never left! I love the culture, students, and teachers.

I live in Opaheke with my family and like to keep busy on the weekends, seeing my extended family and close friends. I have a passion for working with children and love watching them grow and learn through experimenting and taking risks.

I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the Clevedon School team. I bring over 15 years of teaching experience across all year levels and am proud to call the Pohutukawa Coast home. I absolutely love this beautiful place we live-there’s nothing quite like the breathtaking drive past the water each morning coming from Beachlands. I’m really looking forward to building strong relationships within the Clevedon community.

Outside of school, you’ll usually find me on the sidelines with my husband, cheering on our two children at their many sports and after-school activities. In my downtime, I enjoy reading, watching movies, and unwinding with Pilates or yoga.

Kia ora, I’m Whaea Pennie and I’m excited to be teaching in Rūma Tahi (Room 1). While I’m relatively new to teaching, I bring a strong love of learning and a wide range of life experience into the classroom.

I live in Tōtara Park with my husband, our two daughters, and a very busy household of animals. I love being active and spending time outdoors, and before becoming a teacher I worked in sport development across several codes.

I’m passionate about creating a warm, supportive classroom where learners feel confident, challenged and proud of their learning, and feel very grateful to be part of the Clevedon School community.

I am excited to be a part of the Tōtara Team here at Clevedon School. I have been teaching for over ten years, always within the junior school, and have a true passion for nurturing a love of learning from the very beginning.

I have two children, Archie and Indie, and we have recently moved back to Auckland from Christchurch to spend more time with family. Outside of school, we enjoy swimming, adventuring, and spending time with our family and friends.

I am so excited to be part of the Clevedon School team as a classroom teacher after a long hiatus raising my four beautiful children. I have been a parent at Clevedon School for many years and have been involved in various roles on staff for the last few. I have spent my adult life working with children in various roles from babies through to teenagers within the local community and I'm really enjoying being back in the classroom full-time.

In my spare time, I love spending time with my family and love to create things whether it be crocheting, sewing, painting - generally all things crafty.

I am excited to be a part of the Totara team here at Clevedon School. I grew up in Dairy Flat where I began my teaching career.

In my spare time I enjoy swimming, hiking and spending time with my cockatiel Sammy, friends and family.

I am a teacher at Clevedon School and love creating a positive, engaging learning environment for my students. I live with my partner and son in Pokeno. I have a strong passion for music and the arts and enjoy weaving creativity into the classroom. In my spare time, I love spending time in nature, whether it’s gardening or getting out for a walk.

I am so excited to be a part of the Clevedon School team as a classroom teacher. I am very passionate about creating a learning environment where all students feel a strong sense of belonging and are valued for their culture, identity, and ideas. I believe every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported as they learn and grow.

I feel very fortunate to work at Clevedon School, where there is a strong focus on student wellbeing, citizenship, curriculum and kindness. These values are at the heart of everything I believe in and make our school a truly special place to be.

Outside of school, I enjoy swimming, walking, gardening, colouring, and creating art. I also love spending time with my family and friends, along with my two cats and dog, who keep life busy and fun. I have a real love for animals, especially farm animals, so Clevedon School’s Ag Day is always a highlight for me.

Kia ora koutou katoa. I am delighted to be a part of the Clevedon whānau. I am originally from Gisborne and made the move to Auckland in 2013 with my two beautiful children in tow. I enjoy learning about history and spending time with whānau and friends.

I’m enjoying learning and building with the tamariki of Clevedon School.

How exciting to be a part of the amazing community here at Clevedon School. I have enjoyed many roles in education, with this year having the privilege of teaching in the junior school.

Outside of the classroom my time is spent with friends and family and making memories with my two beautiful children.

It is a great privilege to be part of the Clevedon School community. I grew up locally in Drury and Paparimu, and I started my teaching career in 2006 at Reremoana Primary School. I then spent 15 years living in the Netherlands and working at the International School of Amsterdam, which was an International Baccalaureate school. Belonging, compassion, and growth are the values that are at the core of my personal and professional philosophy. I believe that the classroom and school are a community in which students need to feel a strong sense of belonging, that their diversity is valued, and they must feel that they can contribute in a meaningful way.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time in nature, running, hiking, and spending time with my two children and husband.

I moved to Clevedon with my husband and three children in 2011 and since then have taught in various relieving roles at Clevedon School, both part and full-time. My children all completed their primary schooling at Clevedon and remember their time here fondly. My passions include literacy, sport, art and te reo Māori.

In my spare time I enjoy sports, home improvements, going to the beach, and spending time with family and friends.

I'm so pleased to be at Clevedon School, after returning in 2022 from a few years out of the classroom, during which I worked supporting parents with their babies, toddlers and preschoolers who were facing sleep challenges. I am passionate about the arts, and love seeing a 'project' come to life!

My family and I live in the area, and my daughters attend Clevedon School. In my downtime, I enjoy getting lost in a good book and doing anything crafty.