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
- Aimee Burnett Karearea 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
- Hendrihet Murran Kahikatea 1
- Petro Andrews Kahikatea 1
- Tupu Iese 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

Room 14
My name is Laura Turton and I love being a teacher at Pokeno School.
I am thrilled to be a Year 3 teacher supporting the children on their learning journey. I am the Whanau Leader of Tui Whanau. You will find me in Room 14 with a welcoming smile.
I moved to Pokeno with my family in 2016 and thoroughly love being part of the Pokeno community. I am married to Shaun and have two beautiful daughters, Jessie-lee who is 28 and Jamie who is 17.
I am an experienced teacher of 25 years and I have a real passion for teaching. I believe building positive relationships and developing a fun and safe learning environment are essential in order for children achieve in their learning. I love to have fun with my students and believe laughter is an important part of the classroom.
In my spare time, I love to spend time with my family and to go for walks. I love reading and take every opportunity to read a book. I also love spending time at Waihi Beach with all of my family.
I am really looking forward to getting to know you all a little more during the year!