Mrs Meghan McNally

My name is Mrs McNally and I am excited to be a part of the Timaru Girl's School community! I have a Bachelor of Music Education and have been teaching Music for nearly 18 years in Western Australia and now NZ. 

I have two young daughters who attend Pleasant Point Primary School and my husband works for the Department of Conservation as a Ranger in Geraldine. We moved to Timaru nearly two years ago because we wanted to see as much of New Zealand as possible.

I have a real passion for music education and love spending time with my family discovering adventures in the stunning South Island.

I can't wait to get to know the staff and students here and am looking forward to many wonderful musical experiences!

Ms Midge McMillan

Hi, I'm Ms McMillan and I am teaching Senior Art while Ms. Trainor recovers from her surgery.

I have lived in Timaru since 1995 after spending several years in Australia, during which time I travelled with a Circus and trained as a Hairdresser. I have been teaching and tutoring art since 2003, to all ages and abilities and exhibiting since 1999. The Aigantighe has my work in the permanent collection while other paintings have sold both in NZ and overseas.

 14 months ago, I completed a course in Gamilaraay Language and Culture through TAFE NSW as part of my journey to learn more about my culture. It was an incredible experience; one I would recommend to anyone interested in learning more about themselves.

This year, aside from teaching, I am studying part-time towards a BA in Creative writing, exhibiting and collaborating with Wellness Practitioners to put together some workshops and classes on Creative Flow.

 When I am not spending time with my son, I enjoy Yoga, time in nature and am never without 3+ books on the go. We live with 2 cats who don't get along with each other and an Aussie. 

Ms Jess Howard

 Kia Ora, my name is Jess Howard. I am the new Guidance Counsellor here at Timaru Girls. 

My previous role was Associate Principal at Waimataitai School here in Timaru.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and playing golf.

I am looking forward to this new role and I am excited to be part of the Timaru Girls’ community.

Mrs Tania Burns

I am Mrs Burns,  I am excited to be teaching PE/Health this term at TGHS.  I have a degree in PE from Otago.   My husband and I have been teaching in outdoor focused residential schools in the North Island.  We moved back South with our family 2 years ago since then I worked part time at TCS and am completing my teacher education refresh course.  

I enjoy being outdoors especially on adventures with family.  

Mrs Justine Carson-Iles

Kia Ora, my name is Mrs Justine Carson-Iles.

I am really excited to be joining the TGHS whanau and the Science department this year.

Last year I travelled in North America with my family, and prior to that I was teaching Science and Chemistry at Mountainview HS. 

I love being in nature and enjoy sharing my passion for Science and Conservation.

I look forward to making a difference and engaging young women in this field. 

Ms Ritzel Montalban

Hello I am Ms. Ritzel R. Montalban, originally from the Philippines.

I have been teaching mathematics for about 17 years already, 12 years in the Philippines and 5 years in the United States of America.

I love traveling to different places. I travelled to Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, South Korea and the United States already and now I am here in New Zealand. I love knowing different cultures as well as meeting different kinds of people. I also love cooking. Usually I cook Filipino and Asian foods.