Staff Profiles
Kia Ora Koutou,
My name is Sharon Griffiths. I joined the team at T.A.P.S early in 2015, following over 14 years experience teaching, leading and mentoring in and around South Auckland.
After completing a Bachelor in Education at Auckland College of Education, my teaching career began in Cambridge, England whilst on my O.E. Two years later I returned home and began teaching in Papakura and later Karaka. Over the years, I have completed a postgraduate paper in mentoring beginning teachers, and as a result I was invited by the NZ Teachers Council to present my research to the ECE, Primary and Intermediate sectors at the World Teachers Day Conference in Wellington, in October 2010. I have been a Team Leader, Deputy Principal and now, it is my honour to be the Principal at T.A.P.S.
My strengths involve my approachability and willingness to listen. I have a strong understanding of the curriculum across all year levels and I am passionate about children learning and enjoying the process! I prefer to work collaboratively and alongside my colleagues and I also know that connecting with parents and our local community is essential to enriching the experience at T.A.P.S. Growing brilliant, young, citizens who can contribute to the world is my ultimate goal.
During my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and children. I like being outdoors, gardening and mowing lawns. My love of nature extends to my two children, Connor and Hunter. One day I hope to own a small block in the middle of nowhere, and to live off the land with my family.
I love T.A.P.S and I am thrilled to be your Principal.
Ngā mihi nui
Sharon
- 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 Dunn Learning Support Coordinator & SENCO
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Executive Officer/Bursar
- Katrina Easton Executive Officer
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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)
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Taiohi Team (Y1/2)
- Janette Gillespie Teacher Room 7
- Vanessa Filer Teacher - Room 1
- Kathryn Picard Teacher Room 10
- Kylie McKay Teacher - Room 2
- Liarna Slade
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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 11 Teacher
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Topa Team (Yr 5/6)
- Sara Sabin Year 5/6 Teacher - Room 20 - Team Leader
- Candy MacWilliam Year 5/6 Teacher - Room 21
- Emily Nash Year 5/6 Teacher - 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
- Shannon Newman 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
- Kirstie Hargreaves 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
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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
- Kath Watkin Cleaner
- Allison Surtees Cleaner