Kia ora,
My name is Alicia and I have been working at Pokeno School as a learning assistant for the past 5 years. I feel I am pretty lucky to be working at Pokeno School with all the amazing staff and students. I have studied early childhood and have always worked with children having it be as a nanny, Porse educator or in a daycare. I have 4 children of my own Michael 27, Brayden 23, Callum 17 and Ava 13. I love spending time with my family and going camping with them.

In my spare time I like to be outdoors either playing sports, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking and bootcamps. I enjoy coaching netball and also have gone back to playing netball.

I look forward to seeing what this year will bring and working with our students.

Hi.
My name is Annie. I live in pokeno and love the community.
I am a business graduate but chose my career path in education because I love working with kids.
I am looking forward to support learners woth their learning and help them reach their goals.

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.

Hi! My name is Hilary McCurdy and I joined the team at Pokeno School as a Learning Assistant in 2022. I love working at the school with the amazing children and awesome staff.

I have lived in Pokeno since 2009 after living in Auckland for many years.

I enjoy walking and can often been seen walking the streets of Pokeno. I also enjoy different varieties of crafting including painting rocks.

Hi, I am Lisa Carly. I live in Pukekawa with my husband Richard and my children Brodie and Sophie. I joined the Pokeno School team in 2018 as a Learning Assistant. I thoroughly enjoy working with our amazing staff and awesome students.

Hi, My name is Natasha McLellan. I live in Pukekawa with my husband Edwin and daughters Emily and Brianna. I joined the Pokeno School team in 2020 as a Learning Assistant. I thoroughly enjoy working with our amazing staff and awesome students.

Hi, I’m Sonia Stephens, I live in Drury with my husband. We have 3 children & 2 grandchildren.
I’m excited to be back working alongside the Teacher Aide Team, supporting and assisting students with learning and well being.