At the end of each school year there is often some changes to our staffing arrangements, and with our rapid growth we have numerous new team members.

The end of any school year signals some changes to our staffing arrangement, and we farewell Helen McKenzie (part-time release/music teacher), Tracey Byrne (part-time release teacher) & Anna Herbert (Inclusive Learning Assistant) We wish them all well!

We are really excited to have 3 new teachers join us for next year, along with the rest of our amazing teaching and support team.

We are happy to be welcoming Mark, Teresa, and Ally to the team next year.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤:
Kia Ora Koutou, my name is Mark Craig and I am very excited to be joining the Te Ao Mārama team in 2022. I spent some time relieving at Te Ao Mārama during 2021, before opening a New Entrant class at Te Kauwhata Primary in Term 3. The amazing culture created by the staff, students and whānau motivated me to join this vibrant community.
I am a passionate teacher who seeks to create fun meaningful learning experiences for children, creating a safe environment for students to work and express themselves, whilst accepting everyone for who they are.
I have a 9 year old daughter and my family and I love to get out tramping in the Waikato’s fantastic bush , visiting the amazing beaches on both coasts and have recently been exploring the Te Awa cycle trails. I look forward to meeting you all in 2022.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐲:
Kia ora Koutou! My name is Ally Smit and I feel humbled to be joining the teaching team and community at Te Ao Mārama. I have grown up in Hamilton and come from a family of six. I was fortunate enough to travel overseas and teach in a summer camp in New York City, prior to beginning my teaching career. I have a passion for the outdoors and anything adventurous. During the weekends, I love spending time with my friends and family. I am super excited to begin my journey at Te Ao Mārama. I look forward to meeting and connecting with you all.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐚:
Kia ora koutou - Hello to you all! My name is Teresa Lincoln. I have many years of teaching experience working predominantly in the Junior School as this is where my passion lies. I have taught is a variety of different schools both rural and urban. I also spent 3 years working in the Early Childhood sector while my children were very young.My husband is a Fitter Welder Engineer and together we have 3 children who keep us busy and entertained. After spending 10 years progressing in the Dairy Farming industry, we have recently returned to city life and built a new home in Huntington.Together we love spending time away at the beach, where we enjoy the company of our friends and family and lots of delicious seafood.I am passionate about providing fun opportunities to support children along their learning journeys. I strongly value the concept of ‘Hauora’ and enabling tamariki to develop their physical skill and ability, along with their social and emotional wellbeing. I love children’s art and encouraging confidence through creative experiences. I look forward to meeting you!