Support Staff

Sue Coffey

Role

Administration Officer

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science - Home and Family Development, Diploma Library and Information Studies

Email

suec@koromatua.school.nz

General Information

Kia ora. I am Sue, the Office Administrator.
I am from California, lived in Hawaii 14 years and NZ now for 28 years. I am Mom to 8 adults ( all Koromatua graduates) and Nana to 13 mokos.
I love to read and worked in the city libraries for 13 years. I enjoy travelling to see my kids who live overseas (5 at the moment). I also enjoy gardening, sewing and crafts.
Favorite quote :
The more things you read,
The more things you know,
The more that you learn,
The more places you'll go.
by Dr. Seuss

Esta Metekingi

Role

Finance Officer

Email

estam@koromatua.school.nz

General Information

Ko Takitimu te waka
Ko Tamatea-arikinui te tangata
Ko Kahuraanaki te maunga
Ko Ngaruroro te awa
Ko Korongataa te marae
Ko Ngaati Pooporo te hapuu
Ko Ngaati Kahungunu te iwi
Ko Esta ahau
Tihei Mauriora!!

Kia ora e te whaanau, my professional background spans 34 years in Education. During this time my roles and responsibilities included tutoring, programme development, compliance, finance and management.

I am a graduate of CCNZ and BYU-HC and have lived in Temple View for 30 years and love it. I have 3 adult children, 1 of whom attended Koromatua School, 1 is a CCNZ graduand and 2 are BYU-HC granduands.

My passion is performing arts, especially kapa haka and hula. I hope that I can use my skills and talents to enhance the students learning experience here at Koromatua School.

Kim Gerrand

Role

Learning Support Coordinator

Email

kimg@koromatua.school.nz

General Information

Kia Ora

My name is Kim. I am excited to be at Koromatua School in the role of Learning Support Coordinator. I split my time between Koromatua and Melville Primary.

I have been in various roles over my 25 years of teaching. I have taught ages from Early Childhood through to High School in New Zealand and overseas in Australia and London.

I see every child as a learner but sometimes they need a little extra support so that they can succeed. This is an absolute passion of mine. I love working with all those involved around the child so that their journey through school is the best that they can have.

Colin Green

Role

Caretaker

General Information

I am semi-retired and as Caretaker work from 0800 to 1300 five days a week.
My upbringing included Dad's workshop where I was exposed to a variety of work tasks which translate into everyday application within my duties at Koromatua School. Woodworking, metalworking, portable and workshop machine usage, motor vehicle repair - mechanical and electrical engineering was the general range of exposure.
Bolstering these basic work skills were additional disciplines learned in my Technical College days followed by an aircraft apprenticeship, tradesman, technical instructor, technical aircrew and finally aircraft management roles. I have seen a good part of the World having also lived and worked in other countries.
I have an everyday opportunity to work as Caretaker within the precincts of Koromatua School where I find enjoyment in the staff atmosphere, the country surrounds and the children seen to be enjoying and making the most of our school facilities.
It is my task to ensure a clean and safe enviornment, correcting any deviation from what is considered acceptable in standards of school functionality. In a physical sense, this includes small repairs to building components, grounds care being lawns and gardens, physical outdoor equipment condition and safety, swimming pool maintenance, rubbish disposal, perimeter security and general maintenance tasks within my capability.
I am blessed with my own Caretaker Shed containing all the equipment I need, where you may find me at morning tea break (or hiding on a really cold morning!). I am really happy to be here doing things.

Christy Park

Role

Kaimahi/Learning Assistant, Librarian

Email

christyp@koromatua.school.nz

Tenielle August

Role

Kaimahi/Learning Assistant

Email

teniellea@koromatua.school.nz

General Information

Kia Ora
My name is Tenielle August.
I’m so happy to be at here at Koromatua School. I attended here for my primary and intermediate education. My eldest son is in his second year here with my second son starting next year.
I like playing, watching and supporting all sports and am very competitive.
Temple View has been my home for 20 years and l love raising my family in the community.

Dianne Beanland

Role

Kaimahi/Learning Assistant

Email

dianneb@koromatua.school.nz

General Information

Hi, My name is Dianne Beanland.

My professional background spans just over 25 years in education. Teaching 4 - 18 year olds. I have been a playcentre supervisor, teacher aide, classroom, hospital and ORS teacher.

I have loved all my various roles within the different school settings.

I am currently teaching 11 intervention groups, throughout this wonderful school, using the iDeaL, Structured Literacy platform.

I live in Otorohanga. I am married to David who is a Senior Firefighter here in Hamilton (Te Rapa Station)

We have three adult children and four gorgeous grandchildren (and one on the way 😀).

In a former life, David and I were Dairy Farmers, so other than knowing how to explicitly teach my students to read, write and spell, I could also teach them how to milk a cow!

Arlette Brown

Role

Kaimahi/Learning Assistant/MSPMP

Jenna Burgess

Role

Kaimahi/Learning Assistant

Email

jennab@koromatua.school.nz

General Information

My name is Jenna Burgess,
I have lived in Temple View for 30 plus years and now raising my 3 kids here with my husband David, all attend Koromatua School now. I have been a support staff coming up a year next month, joining the staff here has made the transition back to work a enjoyable one with a great team that are supportive and helpful.

Kyla Elkington

Role

Kaimahi/Learning Assistant

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science majoring in Sport & Exercise Science. Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness Certificate in Health Sciences

General Information

Talofa lava my name is Kyla Elkington. I started working here at the beginning of 2022 and I love it. I previously worked as a teacher aide at Forest Lake School, but once the opportunity to work at my childrens school came up I never looked back. Koromatua School is special and so are the children that come here.

When I am not working you will find me at the gym or spending time with my husband Turi and our five children.

Ocean Hereaka

Role

Kaimahi/Learning Assistant

Ari Josephs

Role

Kaimahi/Learning Assistant

Email

arianej@koromatua.school.nz

General Information

Kia ora my name is Ariane Josephs
Previous to working here I have worked for 4 years as a teacher at an Early Childhood Centre here in Hamilton. My husband and myself are old students of the school and now have the privilege of being able to send our 2 children to the school and hope they are able to learn and grow the same way I was able to.
Outside of school I enjoy watching and playing sports, Kapahaka, harakeke and korowai weaving and also enjoy dancing.
I hope by taking this next step I can learn more about how to develop and progress our tamariki but to also apply a few of the teachings and principles I have learnt on my journey.
Ngā Mihi

Raearna Katoa

Role

Kaimahi/Learning Assistant

Ida Touli

Role

Kaiawhina/Teacher Aide

Qualifications

Certificate level 2,3,4 Information Technology And Computers. Diploma in Information Technology and Administration

Email

idat@koromatua.school.nz

General Information

My name is Whaea Ida.

I started working at the Kura back in March 2022, left in 2023 for 6 months to have our 5th Pepi and have only recently returned February 2024.

I am also Vice Chairperson of our Kuras PTA board and am learning new things to help boost the learning needs of our tamariki; making sure there’s lots of fun in every event planned.

I absolutely love working with your tamariki.
I love the Values incorporated with our Kura, as it’s something I’ve always tried to incorporate working with our tamariki here.

I am also a mum to 5 tamariki.
4 of which attend our Kura.
I enjoy spending time with family and friends and helping at our Kura in anyway I can.

Faafetai Lava