Meet the Team
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Leadership Team
- Blair Johnston Principal
- Stephanie Lee Deputy Principal
- Mel Noble-Savidan Associate Principal
- Danielle Ingram-Trevis Kiwi Whānau Leader
- Ashleigh Stewart Ruru Whānau Leader
- Laura Turton Tui Whānau Leader
- Julia McLennan Kea Whānau Leader
- Rachel Lelieveld Kārearea Whānau Leader
- Kavita Devi SENCo
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Kiwi Whānau - Years 0-1
- Danielle Ingram-Trevis Kahikatea 3
- Rojean Muller Kahikatea 3
- Sabhyata Kahikatea 3
- Minette Maritz Harakeke 3
- Rochelle Bezuidenhout Harakeke 3
- Shelly Zinampan Harakeke 3
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Ruru Whānau - Year 2
- Courtney Bowden Room 7
- Room 8 Room 8
- Abigail Baird Room 9
- Ashleigh Stewart Room 10
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Tui Whānau - Years 3-4
- Sajeshni Kumar Room 12
- Ruby Schick Room 13
- Laura Turton Room 14
- Hannah van Tiel Room 15
- Karen Foord Room 16
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Kea Whānau - Years 4-6
- Julia McLennan Harakeke 1
- Tony Wisnewski Harakeke 1
- Leah Scown Harakeke 1
- Stacey Goodwin Harakeke 2
- Hanna-Lee Bunning Harakeke 2
- Kimberley Cruickshank Harakeke 2
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Kārearea Whānau- Years 6-8
- Rachel Lelieveld Kahikatea 1
- Hendrihet Murran Kahikatea 1
- Petro Andrews Kahikatea 1
- Aimee Burnett Kahikatea 2
- Maggie Rani Kahikatea 2
- Rochelle Faleafaga Kahikatea 2
- Learning Assistants
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Support Team
- Rochelle Drollet Teacher Release
- Jessica Smith Executive Officer
- Casey Twist Office Administrator
- Bronwyn Flint Library / Resources
- Michael Williamson Caretaker
- Bob Seys Assistant Caretaker
Caela Hemana

General Information
Hi, my name is Caela (pronounced Kyla).
I am part of our Learning Assistant team here at Pokeno School. I love seeing how enthusiastic all of our children are to learn everyday, and it’s an honour to be working along side them on their learning journeys. I live in Pokeno with my husband and 3 children. I love spending time with my family outdoors dirt biking, upcycling furniture and supporting my children with their sports and hobbies.