Our Staff
About our staff
Our staff are our school’s most valuable resource. It is the quality of our staff and the high expectations that we place upon ourselves that are the most important strengths in ensuring high quality teaching and learning takes place.
At Waimea College we have dedicated, well-qualified and trained staff who operate as a team and have:
- a genuine sense of caring and empathy for young people
- high expectations of ourselves and our students
- the skills to enable students to achieve to the best of their abilities
- a passion for their curriculum area
- the ability to foster a love of learning in our students
- a strong sense of community
- diverse skills, knowledge, and life-experiences
- a commitment to developing a strong set of values in our students
Fraser Hill
Principal
nicola.cruise@waimea.school.nz
Natasha Hitchman
Associate Principal
natasha.hitchman@waimea.school.nz
Kath Sangster
Business Manager kath.sangster@waimea.school.nz
Nicola Cruise
Executive Assistant nicola.cruise@waimea.school.nz
Yvonne Fenemor
Deputy Principal,
Teacher of Business Studies yvonne.fenemor@waimea.school.nz
Fiona Crump
Deputy Principal,
Teacher of Science fiona.crump@waimea.school.nz
Glenda Donald
Deputy Principal,
Teacher of English
glenda.donald@waimea.school.nz
Tim Muir
Deputy Principal,
Teacher of Health & Physical Education
tim.muir@waimea.school.nz
Llywelyn Adlam
Cooper House Dean,
Teacher of Science
llywelyn.adlam@waimea.school.nz
Will Taylor
Cooper House Dean,
Teacher of Materials Technology
will.taylor@waimea.school.nz
Tim Close
Hillary House Dean,
Teacher of English, PB4L Strive Coordinator
tim.close@waimea.school.nz
Andrea Thomas
Hillary House Dean,
Teacher of Science
andrea.thomas@waimea.school.nz
Jenny Kneale
Rutherford House Dean,
Teacher of English
jenny.kneale@waimea.school.nz
Peter Versey
Rutherford House Dean,
Teacher of Health & Physical Education
peter.versey@waimea.school.nz
Mel Brown
Sheppard House Dean,
HOD Food Technology
melanie.brown@waimea.school.nz
Andy McHaffie
Sheppard House Dean,
Teacher of English & Media Studies
andy.mchaffie@waimea.school.nz
Ian McLeod
Carrington House Dean,
Teacher of Health & Physical Education
ian.mcleod@waimea.school.nz
Hamish Morton
Carrington House Dean,
Teacher of Health & Physical Education
hamish.morton@waimea.school.nz
Caroline Inwood
Ngata House Dean,
Teacher of English
caroline.inwood@waimea.school.nz
Isaiah Duncanson
Ngata House Dean,
Teacher of Physics
isaiah.duncanson@waimea.school.nz
Rebecca Henaghan
International Dean,
Teacher of English, ESOL
rebecca.henaghan@waimea.school.nz
Llywelyn Adlam
Cooper House Dean, Teacher of Science, BOT Staff Trustee
llywelyn.adlam@waimea.school.nz
Katie Alder
Teacher of Health & Physical Education
katie.alder@waimea.school.nz
Karma Argyle
Teaching Assistant
karma.argyle@waimea.school.nz
Jacqueline Arnold
SAC Co-ordinator
jacqueline.arnold@waimea.school.nz
Tina Aynsley
Library Assistant
tina.aynsley@waimea.school.nz
Leah Bailey-Young
Teaching Assistant/Youth Worker OnTrack
leah.bailey@waimea.school.nz
Cherie Baker
Teacher of Food Technology
cherie.baker@waimea.school.nz
Cath Barker
Teaching Assistant/Youth Worker OnTrack
cath.barker@waimea.school.nz
Gabriel Barr
Teacher of Visual Arts
gabriel.barr@waimea.school.nz
Pam Bayard
Teaching Assistant
pam.bayard@waimea.school.nz
Jane Binskin
Teaching Assistant
jane.binskin@waimea.school.nz
Matt Black
Special Education Teaching Assistant
matt.black@waimea.school.nz
Lisa Bolderson
Student Administrator
lisa.bolderson@waimea.school.nz
Siobhian Bolt
Teacher of English
siobhian.bolt@waimea.school.nz
Joanna Booth
Teaching Assistant
joanna.booth@waimea.school.nz
Janice Bridge
HOD OnTrack
janice.bridge@waimea.school.nz
Mike Brien
Teacher of Materials Technology
mike.brien@waimea.school.nz
Melanie Brown
Sheppard House Dean
HOD Food Technology
melanie.brown@waimea.school.nz
Alison Browning
Specific Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) / HOD Kura Hub
alison.browning@waimea.school.nz
Sarah Carr
Teacher of English
sarah.carr@waimea.school.nz
Damian Campbell
Teacher of Mathematics
damian.campbell@waimea.school.nz
Jeremy Campbell
Teacher of Outdoor Education
jeremy.campbell@waimea.school.nz
Naomi Chapman
Librarian Manager & Teacher of Business Studies
naomi.chapman@waimea.school.nz
Nathan Chippendale
HOD Physical Education
nathan.chippendale@waimea.school.nz
Tim Close
Hillary House Dean, Teacher of English,
PB4L Strive Coordinator
tim.close@waimea.school.nz
Jacques Coetzee
Property Manager
jacques.coetzee@waimea.school.nz
Jenna Collett
Office Administrator
jenna.collett@waimea.school.nz
Hayley Collins
Special Education Teaching Assistant
hayley.collins@waimea.school.nz
Kylie Connell
Careers & Gateway / Trades Coordinator
kylie.connell@waimea.school.nz
Jill Cooper
HOD English
jill.cooper@waimea.school.nz
Steve Copley
ICT Director / Digital Learning Coordinator & Teacher of Digital Technology
steve.copley@waimea.school.nz
Toni Crichton
Special Education Teaching Assistant
toni.crichton@waimea.school.nz
Leanne Cross
Teacher of Business Studies
leanne.cross@waimea.school.nz
Fiona Crowley
Teacher of English, Classical Studies fiona.crowley@waimea.school.nz
Nicola Cruise
Executive Assistant
nicola.cruise@waimea.school.nz
Fiona Crump
Deputy Principal, Teacher of Science
fiona.crump@waimea.school.nz
Aisha Cumming
Teacher of Visual Art
aisha.cumming@waimea.school.nz
Trent Dallimore
Teacher of Mathematics
trent.dallimore@waimea.school.nz
Glenda Donald
Deputy Principal, Teacher of English
glenda.donald@waimea.school.nz
Lisa Drummond
Special Education Teaching Assistant
lisa.drummond@waimea.school.nz
Sue Drummond
Teacher of Special Education
sue.drummond@waimea.school.nz
Isaiah Duncanson
Ngata House Dean, Teacher of Science
isaiah.duncanson@waimea.school.nz
Richard Dunn
Teacher of Science
richard.dunn@waimea.school.nz
Natasha Eggers
Finance Assistant
natasha.eggers@waimea.school.nz
Tracy Farrell
Food Technician/Kiosk Assistant
tracy.farrell@waimea.school.nz
Matthew Farrelly
Teacher of Social Sciences
matthew.farrelly@waimea.school.nz
Yvonne Fenemor
Deputy Principal, Teacher of Business Studies
yvonne.fenemor@waimea.school.nz
Wendy Ford
Special Education Teacher
wendy.ford@waimea.school.nz
Jodie Freeman
Teacher of Music
jodie.freeman@waimea.school.nz
Catherine Fuller
HOD Languages
catherine.fuller@waimea.school.nz
Nathan Gargiulo
Teacher of Social Sciences
nathan.gargiulo@waimea.school.nz
Nicola Gibellini
Guidance Counsellor
nicola.gibellini@waimea.school.nz
Tracy Gibbs
Performing Arts Coordinator
tracy.gibbs@waimea.school.nz
Wendy Giles
Special Education Teaching Assistant
wendy.giles@waimea.school.nz
Andrew Gillespie
HOD Materials Technology
andrew.gillespie@waimea.school.nz
Patrick Gluck
Teacher of English
patrick.gluck@waimea.school.nz
Annie Goff
Guidance Administrator
annie.goff@waimea.school.nz
Simon Goodwin
Guidance Counsellor
simon.goodwin@waimea.school.nz
Charlotte Gordon
Teacher of Outdoor Education
charlotte.gordon@waimea.school.nz
Damian Granich
Teacher of Special Education damian.granich@waimea.school.nz
Sunshine Hall
Teacher of Materials Technology
sunshine.hall@waimea.school.nz
Esther Hancock
Teacher in Charge Agriculture/Horticulture
esther.hancock@waimea.school.nz
Nicola Hardaker
Teacher of Social Sciences & TIC Psychology
nicola.hardaker@waimea.school.nz
Pep Hart
Staffroom Administrator
Sarah Haydon
Kura Hub Teaching Assistant
sarah.haydon@waimea.school.nz
Rebecca Henaghan
International Dean, Teacher of English, Teacher of ESOL
rebecca.henaghan@waimea.school.nz
Catherine Henry-Steel
Special Education Teaching Assistant
catherine.henry-Steel@waimea.school.nz
Fraser Hill
Principal
nicola.cruise@waimea.school.nz
Susan Hill
Kura Hub Teacher
susan.hill@waimea.school.nz
Natasha Hitchman
Associate Principal
natasha.hitchman@waimea.school.nz
Heather Holmes
Teaching Assistant heather.holmes@waimea.school.nz
Tara Hope
Sports Administrator
tara.hope@waimea.school.nz
Amy Howley
HOD Special Education
amy.howley@waimea.school.nz
Maxine Hylkema
Special Education Teaching Assistant
maxine.hylkema@waimea.school.nz
Jaunita Ingham
Special Education Teaching Assistant
jaunita.ingham@waimea.school.nz
Caroline Inwood
Ngata House Dean, Teacher of English
caroline.inwood@waimea.school.nz
Camryn Ison
Teacher of Physical Education
camryn.ison@waimea.school.nz
Riyo Iwao
International Teaching Assistant
riyo.iwao@waimea.school.nz
Kevin Jacobs
Teach of Materials Technology
kevin.jacobs@waimea.school.nz
Amber Johnstone
Social Worker
amber.johnstone@waimea.school.nz
Jo Johnston
Adult & Community (ACE) Manager
jo.johnston@waimea.school.nz
Brett Jones
Caretaker
brett.jones@waimea.school.nz
Delyth Jones
Librarian
delyth.jones@waimea.school.nz
Jayne Keys
HOD Counselling
jayne.keys@waimea.school.nz
Richard Keys
HOD Mathematics
richard.keys@waimea.school.nz
Dana King
Attendance Advisor
dana.king@waimea.school.nz
Rachel King
Teacher of Mathematics
rachel.king@waimea.school.nz
Jenny Kneale
Rutherford House Dean, Teacher of English
jenny.kneale@waimea.school.nz
Peter Leathley
Teacher of Health & Physical Education
peter.leathley@waimea.school.nz
Stephen Loft
Teacher of Mathematics
stephen.loft@waimea.school.nz
Peter Low
Groundsman
Katrina Madill
HOD Transition & Careers
katrina.madill@waimea.school.nz
Peter Malthus
Teacher of Social Sciences
peter.malthus@waimea.school.nz
Dion Mant
Teacher of Social Sciences dion.mant@waimea.school.nz
Sarah Mather
Teacher of Mathematics
sarah.mather@waimea.school.nz
Sarah Maxwell
Librarian
sarah.maxwell@waimea.school.nz
Kaylee McCormack
Teacher of Health and PE
kaylee.mccormack@waimea.school.nz
Dale McDonald
Teacher of Mathematics dale.mcdonald@waimea.school.nz
Hillary McDonald
HOD Outdoor Education hillary.mcdonald@waimea.school.nz
Drew McGlashen (On leave 2025)
HOD Science
drew.mcglashen@waimea.school.nz
Andy McHaffie
Sheppard House Dean, Teacher of English & Media Studies
andy.mchaffie@waimea.school.nz
Stewart McKean
Teacher of Special Education
stewart.mckean@waimea.school.nz
Robyn McLean
HOD Business Information Systems
robyn.mclean@waimea.school.nz
Ian McLeod
Carrington House Dean, Teacher of Health & Physical Education
ian.mcleod@waimea.school.nz
Jo Millar
Teacher of English
jo.millar@waimea.school.nz
Stephanie Milner
Teacher of English
stephanie.milner@waimea.school.nz
Scott Morrison
Teacher of Mathematics
scott.morrison@waimea.school.nz
Hamish Morton
Carrington House Dean, Teacher of Science, Lake Rotoiti Camp Co-ordinator
hamish.morton@waimea.school.nz
Kate Mulvihill
Sheppard House Dean, Teacher of Performing Arts
kate.mulvihill@waimea.school.nz
Tim Murphy
Teaching Assistant
tim.murphy@waimea.school.nz
Sophie Neill
Teacher of Visual Art
sophie.neill@waimea.school.nz
Nathan Neumann
Teacher of Social Sciences
nathan.neumann@waimea.school.nz
Debbie Officer
Teacher of Science
debbie.officer@waimea.school.nz
Michael O’Malley
Teacher of Drama
michael.o’malley@waimea.school.nz
Jane Orbell
Teacher of Social Sciences jane.orbell@waimea.school.nz
Maree O’Rourke
Uniform Shop Manager
maree.orourke@waimea.school.nz
Shaun Oughton
HOD Visual Art
shaun.oughton@waimea.school.nz
Kerry Parkes
Teacher of Materials Technology
kerry.parkes@waimea.school.nz
Gavin Parkinson
Materials Technology Workshop Technician
gavin.parkinson@waimea.school.nz
Kereama (Graham) Payn
Teaching Assistant/Youth Worker OnTrack
graham.payn@waimea.school.nz
Andrea Phillips
Teacher of Business Studies & Mathematics
andrea.phillips@waimea.school.nz
Sue Phipps
Office Manager
sue.phipps@waimea.school.nz
Adam Piggon
Teacher of Social Sciences
adam.piggon@waimea.school.nz
Judy Powley
Teacher of English
judy.powley@waimea.school.nz
Richard Powley
Caretaker
richard.powley@waimea.school.nz
Jackson Pugh
Special Education Learning Assistant
jackson.pugh@waimea.school.nz
Tori Puklowski
International Homestay Coordinator
intl.homestay@waimea.school.nz
Lynda Rea
Attendance Officer
lynda.rea@waimea.school.nz
Colin Redpath
HOD Social Sciences
colin.redpath@waimea.school.nz
Josh Reynolds
Teacher of Outdoor Education
josh.reynolds@waimea.school.nz
Leanda Richards
Teaching Assistant
leanda.richards@waimea.school.nz
Darren Richardson
Teacher of Materials Technology
darren.richardson@waimea.school.nz
Bevan Rogers
Teacher of Science
bevan.rogers@waimea.school.nz
Hayley Roper
International Manager
hayley.roper@waimea.school.nz
Rebecca Rouse-Groome (On leave)
Assistant HOD Special Education
rebecca.rouse-groome@waimea.school.nz
Karla Russ
Teacher of Science & Mathematics
karla.russ@waimea.school.nz
Kath Sangster
Business Manager
kath.sangster@waimea.school.nz
Hamish Scoggins
Teacher of Health and PE
Digital Learning (BYOD)
hamish.scoggins@waimea.school.nz
Roberta Schneider
International Teaching Assistant
roberta.schneider@waimea.school.nz
Kannika Serngkampang
International Teaching Assistant
kannika.serngkampang@waimea.school.nz
Nicholas Sharpe
HOD Performing Arts, Teacher in Charge of Music
nicholas.sharpe@waimea.school.nz
Matt Simpson
Materials Technology Workshop Technician
matt.simpson@waimea.school.nz
Erin Smaill
Teacher of Science
erin.smaill@waimea.school.nz
Brett Smith
Teacher of Music
brett.smith@waimea.school.nz
Emily Smith
Teacher of Social Sciences
emily.smith@waimea.school.nz
Susan Standish
Science Technician
susan.standish@waimea.school.nz
Angela Stark
Teacher of Physical Education
angela.stark@waimea.school.nz
Karen Stilwell
Teaching Assistant
karen.stilwell@waimea.school.nz
Rae Strasser
Teacher of Social Sciences
rae.strasser@waimea.school.nz
Morgan Stuart
Teacher of Te Rēo & Science
morgan.stuart@waimea.school.nz
Marcus Swain
HOD Health Education
marcus.swain@waimea.school.nz
James Tait
Teacher of Food Technology, Social Sciences
james.tait@waimea.school.nz
Ayesha Tahir
Teacher of Science
ayesha.tahir@waimea.school.nz
Will Taylor
Cooper House Dean, Teacher of Materials Technology
will.taylor@waimea.school.nz
Hannah Taylor-Wardle
Teacher of English
hannah.taylorwardle@waimea.school.nz
Andrea Thomas
Hillary House Dean, Teacher of Science
andrea.thomas@waimea.school.nz
Jo Thomas
Attendance Advisor
jo.thomas@waimea.school.nz
Mandy Thomas
Attendance Officer / Finance Assistant
mandy.thomas@waimea.school.nz
Tara Thomas
Transition Administrator
tara.thomas@waimea.school.nz
Wendy Thomas
Special Education Teaching Assistant
wendy.thomas@waimea.school.nz
Karla Thurlow
Head of Sports & Recreation
karla.thurlow@waimea.school.nz
Nola Timpson
Special Education Teaching Assistant
nola.timpson@waimea.school.nz
Tracy Tjostheim
Teacher of Mathematics
tracy.tjostheim@waimea.school.nz
Rob Tregurtha
Teacher of Languages
rob.tregurtha@waimea.school.nz
Cara Tremblay
Science Technician
cara.tremblay@waimea.school.nz
Vanessa Trott
Receptionist
vanessa.trott@waimea.school.nz
Barbara Tuhou
Finance Assistant
barbara.tuhou@waimea.school.nz
Katie van der Velden
Teacher of Science
katie.vandervelden@waimea.school.nz
Michelle van Zoelen
Special Education Teaching Assistant
michelle.vanzoelen@waimea.school.nz
Peter Versey
Rutherford House Dean, Teacher of Health & Physical Education
peter.versey@waimea.school.nz
Christine Walker
Teacher of Business Studies, Food Technology
christine.walker@waimea.school.nz
Lauren Walton
Teacher of English & ESOL
lauren.walton@waimea.school.nz
Jessie Watts
Teacher of Mathematics
jessie.watts@waimea.school.nz
Hamish Wheeler
Teacher of Health & Physical Education,
Specialist Classroom Teacher
hamish.wheeler@waimea.school.nz
Julianne Wheeler
Assistant International Manager
international.admin@waimea.school.nz
Angela Whitlam
Teacher of Science, Principal’s Nominee
angela.whitlam@waimea.school.nz
Jan Wilson
Teacher of Mathematics
jan.wilson@waimea.school.nz
Susan Win
Teacher of Food Technology, Social Sciences
susan.win@waimea.school.nz
Claire Worrall
Teacher of Visual Art
claire.worrall@waimea.school.nz
Tim Wright
Teacher of Social Sciences
tim.wright@waimea.school.nz
Terressa Zwart
Counsellor
terressa.zwart@waimea.school.nz