Meet the Team
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Leadership Team
- Blair Johnston Principal
- Stephanie Lee Deputy Principal
- Mel Noble-Savidan Associate Principal
- Shelly Zinampan Kiwi Whānau Leader
- Laura Turton Ruru Whānau Leader
- Julia McLennan Tui Whānau Leader
- Maggie Rani Kea Whānau Leader
- Aimee Burnett Karearea Whānau Leader
- Kavita Devi SENCo
- Courtney Wallace-de Vries Learning Support Co-ordinator
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Kiwi Whānau - Years 0-1
- Shelly Zinampan Kiwi Whānau Leader
- Julia van der Sluis Room 6
- Rojean Muller Kahikatea 3
- Sabhyata Kahikatea 3
- Virginija Werder Harakeke 3
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Ruru Whānau - Year 2
- Monique van Dijk Room 6
- Emma Jay Room 7
- Amy White Room 8
- Abigail Baird Room 9
- Laura Turton Room 14
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Tui Whānau - Years 3-4
- Sajeshni Kumar Room 12
- Ruby Schick Room 13
- Julia McLennan Room 14
- Leah Scown Room 15
- Stacey Goodwin Room 16
- Hannah van Tiel Room 15
- Karen Foord Room 16
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Kea Whānau - Years 4-6
- Maggie Rani Kahikatea 2
- Kimberley Cruickshank Harakeke 2
- Rebecca Nicholson Harakeke 1
- Michael Valter Harakeke 2
- Jacquline Scholtz 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
- Rochelle Faleafaga Kahikatea 2
- Samantha McKibbin 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
Mel Noble-Savidan
Role
Associate Principal
Email
m.noblesavidan@pokeno.school.nz
General Information
Kia Ora
My name is Mel Noble-Savidan, I have been teaching for 15 years, this is my 3rd year at Pokeno School. I am excited to move to the role of the Associate Principal in 2025.
I live in Pokeno with my wife, our 7 year old daughter - Quinn, our 1 year old son - Reid, a cat called Feather and a dog named Jacko. You can find me in the leadership office. Please pop in and say hello!
