Below is an introduction of our new staff who have joined us this year

Stacey Birch

Born in South Africa, raised in Rotorua and returning to Rautāwhiri on the other side of the line. I have three  beautiful children who keep me very busy. We love being outdoors and enjoy spending time in the forest.

I am really looking forward to working with the students at Rautāwhiri and seeing where this journey takes us all. 

Lisa Duff

Ko Tongariro te maunga
Ko Taupo-nui-a-tia te moana
Ko Te Arawa te waka
Ko Tuwharetoa te iwi
Ko Lisa Duff-Hrafnkelsdottir ahau
No Rotorua ahau

Kia ora, I am Whaea Lisa and I am honoured to be joining the team of wonderful teachers here at Rotorua Girls High School.

For the past five years I have taught at Rotorua Intermediate. Three of those have been teaching the Hine Kaha - girls only Year 8 class, so it is fantastic to come here and see so many familiar faces.

I live in Owhata with my husband David and we have four tamariki- Manaia, Summer, Jordyn-Kelly and Manawa.

I love to exercise, eat good kai and travel to new places. The Redwoods Forest is my happy place. 

Attila Kiss

It is my pleasure to have joined this prestigious school as a Mathematics and Statistics teacher in 2021.

My name is Attila Kiss and I am originally from Hungary. I have a family of five, as we are raising three children with my wife. Currently, I commute from Tokoroa, where I have taught at both high schools over the last 15 years. This year is bringing us new and exciting challenges, as I started this new job and we are also moving to Rotorua.

I look forward to learning more about the school and the students, as well as contributing positively to the whole school community.

Rebecca Odyssey

Kia Ora, Ko ngai Ngai Takoto & Tuhoe toku iwi, Ko Rachelle Hodgson toku mama, Ko Elliot Hira toku papa, and Ko Rebecca Odyssey toku ingoa.

I am the new food technology teacher and science teacher at Rautawhiri, and feel so blessed to be a part of the most hearty house; Rangiuru.

I grew up in Whangamata before studying human nutrition, religion and English in Otago for four years before moving to the Bay of Plenty to study teaching. I am the proud owner of a Great Dane called Gregory who keeps me active and my arms toned.

I am super excited to see where this year goes! 

Sophie Williams

An old girl from Rotorua Girls' High  (2009), who graduated with her doctorate through the University of Auckland, Dance Studies. Her research explored notions of Māori performative knowledge within contemporary theatre contexts. 

In recent years, she has performed, taught and presented her research nationally and internationally. She looks forward to returning home and sharing her passion of performance with our RGHS students.

Caroline Winters

Kia ora! Thank you for welcoming me into the RGHS whānau. I am excited to be teaching mathematics. 

I am from Rotorua and have come home after completing a BSc in Mathematics at The University of Canterbury and Teaching Diploma at Victoria. 

I bring with me my partner Reuben and our son Isaiah to the school community. I am here to inspire and encourage girls in STEM subjects and look forward to doing so! Ngā mihi.

Katie Page

Kia Ora.
My name is Katie Page, I am the new nurse at Rotorua Girls High School. I am an ex student of RGHS, Hinemoa House proud. I graduated in 2011, ten years ago!

It is lovely to be back and know so many familiar faces. Since leaving school I studied Bachelor of Nursing in Waikato.

I then worked for the Waikato DHB as well as completing my Post Graduate Certificate in advanced assessment and clinical reasoning.

I moved home three years ago, to work at Lakes DHB and start a family.

I am so proud to be back and excited for the future as your school nurse.

Lara Baidoo

Hello, I'm Lara. I am the guidance counsellor. I have always had a passion for working with women and girls and have a background in counselling, mentoring and supporting girls and women around the world. 

Born in Sydney, Australia and raised in Philadelphia, USA, I appreciate culture, diversity and inclusion. I received my Graduate Diploma in Counselling from the Australian College of Applied Psychology in 2018 and spend time running my own workshops online. 

When I'm not working in my passion I enjoy nature runs, writing and travelling with my fiance. I'm located in the wellness center along with Katie, our new school nurse. Please feel free to come and say hello anytime!