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Meet the Team

Our team at Awapuni School is comprised of dedicated kaiako and support staff who are committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for all students. Each staff member plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our tamariki.

Teaching Staff

Elaine Dyason

Principal  | Tumuaki​

Pip Deazley

Teacher | Pīwaiwaka (Year 1/2)

Janice Green

Teacher | CRT Release

Scotti Russell

Deputy Principal | Kea (Year 3/4)

Te Araorehua Ponga

Kaiako | Kākā (Jnr. Bilingual)

Claire Whitehead

Teacher | Structured Literacy

Sarai Pilkington

Māori Curriculum Lead | Tūī (Snr. Bilingual)

Debbie Henare

Teacher | Kererū (Year 5/6)

Support Staff

Hayley Fraser

Office Manager

Horiana Hati

Learning Assistant | Te Pūawaitanga

Sarah Bingle

Learning Assistant | Mainstream

Brian Whaitiri-White

Learning Assistant Mainstream

Melenaite Ross

Learning Assistant | Mainstream

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