Our Team

Te Koromiko Swannanoa School —

Our Team

Classroom — Image by: Swannanoa School

Kia ora,

It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Te Koromiko Swannanoa School.

We are a school which prides itself on having a beautiful rural setting supported by rural values. Our children are happy, busy, active learners who are highly engaged and motivated. The school enjoys a supportive community and is recognised for its innovative, exciting and progressive learning environment.

I welcome the opportunity to show you around our beautiful school.

Brian Price

Principal

brian.price@swannanoa.school.nz

The Library — Image by: Swannanoa School

Principal 

  • Brian Price 

    • Email: brian.price@swannanoa.school.nz

Deputy Principal / Acting Principal

  • Felicity Upjohn

    • Email: felicityupjohn@swannanoa.school.nz


Pākura (Year 0-2)

  • Team Leader/ Associate Principal: Bridie Gray

    • Email: bridiegray@swannanoa.school.nz

  • Anna Davis

    • Email: annadavis@swannanoa.school.nz

  • Reece Bonner

    • Email: reecebonner@swannanoa.school.nz

  • Taylin Pearson

    • Email: taylinpearson@swannanoa.school.nz

  • Anne Williams 

    • Email: annewilliams@swannanoa.school.nz

  • Fiona Buhler

    • Email: fionabuhler@swannanoa.school.nz


Pīwakawaka (Year 3-4)

  • Team Leader / Associate Principal: Megan Arona

    • Email: meganarona@swannanoa.school.nz

  • Julie Planner

    • Email: julieplanner@swannanoa.school.nz

  • Sara Ashby

    • Email: saraashby@swannanoa.school.nz

  • Dani Rupene

    • Email: daniellerupene@swannanoa.school.nz

  • Fiona Buhler

    • Email: fionabuhler@swannanoa.school.nz


Kārearea (Year 5-6)

  • Team Leader / Associate Principal: Aimee Roodt  

    • Email: aimeeroodt@swannanoa.school.nz

  • Dave Lucas 

    • Email: davidlucas@swannanoa.school.nz

  • Bobbie Sutton 

    • Email: bobbiesutton@swannanoa.school.nz

  • Rebekah Joli

    • Email: rebekahjoli@swannanoa.school.nz


Ruru (Year 7-8)

  • Team Leader / Associate Principal: Phillipa Finch

    • Email: phillipafinch@swannanoa.school.nz

  • Alex Dowling

    • Email: alexdowling@swannanoa.school.nz


Puketeraki Teachers

  • Across School Teacher: Bridie Gray

  • Across School Teacher: Aimee Roodt

  • Within School Teacher: Bobbie Sutton

  • Lead Principal: Brian Price

Hapu 4 — Image by: Swannanoa School

Support Staff

Learning Support

  • Karen Mitchell

  • Jodie McIntosh

  • Jess Vincent

  • Leanne Neate

  • Matt Hardy

Grounds & Learning Support

  • Matt Hardy

  • Fiona Buhler

Learning Support Coordinator

  • Sue Spark

Reading Recovery

  • Jinnine Pearce

  • Chris Heenan

Office Administration

  • Anne Bartlett

  • Megan Adams

Librarian

  • Deidre King