Staff Profiles
Teacher - Room 15
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary); Postgraduate Certificate in Digital and Collaborative Learning
Kia ora, my name is Michelle and I teach Year 3 in Room 15. I completed my Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) at the University of Waikato in 2015. During this time, I was fortunate enough to complete my final placement at TAPS. I am now in my sixth year teaching within Team 3 at TAPS.
I am particularly passionate about teaching Literacy, Digital Technology and Art. I enjoy helping students to become confident in their abilities and see themselves as lifelong learners. This year, I have begun studying towards a Masters of Education specialising in Literacy through the University of Canterbury.
In my free time, I enjoy playing golf, helping to foster junior golf in the Waikato, spending time with my family and reading. I’m looking forward to a fantastic year of learning!
- Principal
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Deputy Principals
- Kim Tautari-Scott Deputy Principal
- Chris Rennie Deputy Principal
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Learning Support Co-ordinator
- Heidi Osborn-Dunn Learning Support Coordinator & SENCO
- Literacy Specialist
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Administration
- Sue Packwood Office Administrator
- Kim Fabish Administration
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Timatanga Team (NE)
- Maree Parkes Teacher Room 3 (NE) - Team Leader
- Toni Densem Teacher Room 5a (NE)
- Karen Sykes Teacher Rm 1B (NE)
- Caroline Jones Teacher - Ruma Kōwhai (NE)
- Nicola Edwards Teacher - Ruma Kakariki (NE)
- Lanah Gibbes Teacher
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Taiohi Team (Y1/2)
- Janette Gillespie Teacher Room 7
- Vanessa Filer Teacher - Room 1
- Kathryn Picard Teacher Room 10
- Liarna Slade Teacher Room 11
- Elizabeth Ellis Team Leader & Teacher Room 2
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Tauihi Team (Yr 3/4)
- Sara Ripia Room 12
- Erin Westgate Teacher Room 13
- Jane Ellis Teacher - Room 14
- Michelle Galbraith Teacher - Room 15
- Wendy James Teacher - Room 16 - Team Leader
- Hayley Kerrison Room 5B Teacher
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Topa Team (Yr 5/6)
- Sara Sabin Room 20 - Team Leader
- Candy MacWilliam Room 21
- Emily Nash Room 22
- Dylan van Deventer Year 5/6 Teacher - Room 6 (17)
- Carey Magalei Year 5/6 Teacher - Room 18
- Kelsey White Year 5/6 Teacher - Room 19
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Release Teachers
- Rob Thompson Beginning Teacher & Classroom Release Teacher
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Inquiry Centre
- Amy Harrop Inquiry Centre Manager
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Teacher Aides
- Jane Lyttle Teacher Aide
- Dawn Connor Teacher Aide
- Brenda Thomas Teacher Aide
- Liz Dixon Teacher Aide
- Sarah Hutchins Teacher Aide
- Natalie Ching Teacher Aide
- Varinia Argandona Teacher Aide
- Kelly Quinn Teacher Aide
- Toni Taplin Teacher Aide
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After School Care & Breakfast Club
- Laille Martin Supervisor
- Dawn Connor 2IC (second in charge) ASC & Breakfast Club
- Sam Green After School Care Assistant
- Khaleia Martin After School Care Assistant
- Varinia Argandona Before & After School Care Assistant
- Aida Patong
- Sheryl Socich
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Grounds & Buildings
- Manu Taitoko Caretaker
- Nathan Stark Caretaker Assistant
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The Cleaning Team
- Barbara Ross Cleaner
- Jacqui Morrison Cleaner
- Shirley Maxted Cleaner
- Allison Surtees Cleaner
- Sheryl Sosich