Kia ora,

My name is Sarah Fraser, and I have been teaching at Pokeno School since 2019. I am excited to be the new Team Leader of Karearea Whanau in 2023. You will be able to find me teaching our Year 7 and 8's in our amazing new classroom block; Te Whare Whakaruruhu Mataranga Tuatahi, upstairs in Kahikatea 1.

When I first started at Pokeno Schoo I was part of Ruru Whanau in a New Entrants classrooms. In 2020, I moved to Kea Whanau and my class became home to Year 6 & 7's. 2021 I taught our Year 7 & 8's and in 2022 as our school continued to grow, I moved to our newly established Karearea Whanau as the Year 8 Teacher.

2023 will be an exciting year, teaching a mix of Year 7's and 8's, and sharing a learning space with Mrs Murran.

As part of the Pokeno community, I feel extremely lucky to teach and live in such an amazing community. You will often see my family out riding our bikes, walking, or scootering around the township, enjoying all that Pokeno has to offer. In my spare time, I enjoy going to concerts, and listening to live music. I love to bake, read, snowboard, spend time with my family, go to the beach, paddleboard, and explore all the amazing bush walks and reserves that our beautiful country has to offer.

I look forward to getting to know you all more during the year, seeing some familiar faces, meeting new faces, and supporting your children on their learning journey.

Kia ora,
My name is Hendrihet Murran, and I have been teaching in South Africa since 1985. I am excited to be part of the teaching staff of Karearea Whanau in 2023. You will be able to find me teaching our Year 7 and 8's upstairs in Kahikatea 1.

I am happily married to a loving husband, Deon Murran. I am a mother to 3 children (Peter, Dillon and Sarah, all of whom are married) and grandmother to 2 - soon 3 (Caleb, Abigail, and coming soon, Luke). I enjoy people, all sorts of paper crafts, and staying fit.

I look forward to getting to know you all more during the year, meeting new faces, and supporting your children on their learning journey.

Although I have not been at Pokeno School long, I have been teaching in the Franklin area for over 20 years, and have also spent 1 year teaching at an international school in China. I love football, both as a fan of Liverpool and Wellington Phoenix, and as a player for Pukekohe AFC, where I have played for 28 years. I also love the Warriors, bike riding and general exercise and sports. Aside from sports, I love Lego! My wife is also a teacher, and I have 2 children, Aiden (21) and Brooke (20). I am looking forward to being a part of the growing school and community that Pokeno is.

Hello,

My name is Stacey Goodwin, and I am delighted to begin my teaching journey with Pokeno School in 2023.

I’m happy to be part of our Karearea Whanau and teach our year 7’s and 8’s in Kahikatea 2 alongside Mr Wiz.

I live in Pokeno with my partner and two children, and I enjoy spending time with family and friends, baking, and reading.

I am excited to meet students and their whanau and continue the adventure of learning together.