Rangiora New Life School

Meet The Staff

Rangiora New Life has a team of just under 60. Made up of management, teaching, support, administration and property staff which together help make Rangiora New Life what it is. All of the staff help to create an environment for the students to feel safe and sense of belonging to our school. To contact any members of the team, just click contact under their photo.

Management

Stephen Walters
Principal Management

- Principal
- Teacher of Christian Living

B.Sc., M.Ed.(Hons)

Contact Stephen Walters

Stuart Masterton
Management

- Head of Secondary
- Teacher of Mathematics

B.Sc. (Mathematics)

Contact Stuart Masterton

Ross Nicholson
Management

- Head of Primary
- Head of Special Education and Gifted and Talented Programme
- Teacher of English

B.A.

Contact Ross Nicholson

Teaching Staff

Hans Berends

- Head of Digital Technologies
- Teacher of Physics and Science

B.Sc. (Physics)

Contact Hans Berends

Erica Abelen-Freeman

- Senior Secondary Dean
- Head of Science

M.Sc. (Hons) (Zoology)

Contact Erica Abelen-Freeman

Amanda Beukes
Staff on Leave

- Head of Technology
- Teacher of Design for Visual Communication
- Christian Living

B.App.Sc. (Hons), Dip. Interior Design

Katrina de Roo

- Peer Support Co-ordinator
- Head of Social Sciences

B.A, Dip.Fash.Tech Design

Contact Katrina de Roo

Nick de Roo

- Teacher of Food and Nutrition
- Teacher of Digital Technologies
- Kapa haka Co-ordinator
- House co-or

B.Ed.

Contact Nick de Roo

James Dean

- Head of Physical Education and Sport

B.Ed.

Contact James Dean

Mel Doney

- Yr 5/6 Teacher

B.Tchg & Lng

Contact Mel Doney

Lilian Dunlop

- Head of English

B.A.

Contact Lilian Dunlop

Chris French

- Head of Christian Living
- Head of Health

B.Tchg & Lng

Contact Chris French

Hannah Goodall
Staff on Leave

- Teacher of Physical Education
- Teacher of Te Reo
- Teacher of Kapa-Haka

G.Dip.Tchg & Lng, B.Ed (Phy. Ed.)

Lynne Hopkins

- Teacher of Senior Art
- Teacher of Photography

B.FA, PG Cert Ed.

Contact Lynne Hopkins

Caro Isaacs

- ESOL Teacher
- Head of Reading Recovery

B.Ed.

Contact Caro Isaacs

Anna Jooron

- Head of Languages
- Teacher of Christian Living
- Teacher of English
- Sports Administrator

B.Ed., G.Dip.Tchg & Lng, CELTA

Contact Anna Jooron

Marina Krijgsman

- E-learning Dean
- Teacher of Mathematics
- Teacher of Economics, Accounting and Business Studies

B.Com.

Contact Marina Krijgsman

Graham Lamb

- Careers Advisor
- Administrator STAR & GATEWAY
- Teacher of Technology

NZCQS Adv T.T.

Contact Graham Lamb

Thecla Lill

- Room 1 Teacher
- Junior Primary Leader

TTC, B.Tch & Lng

Contact Thecla Lill

Sarah McClymont

- Academic Dean
- Teacher of Biology
- Teacher of Social Science

M.Sc (Hons) (Environmental Science)

Contact Sarah McClymont

Leigh Page

- Year 9 Dean
- Head of Arts
- Teacher of Christian Living

B.Ed. (Art)

Contact Leigh Page

Ange Pearson

- Teacher of Te Reo
- Teacher of Social Science
- Teacher of Health

B.Ed.

Contact Ange Pearson

Wendy Gibbs

- Head of Mathematics
- Teacher of Christian Living

MA (Hons), TTC, Dip Tchg

Contact Wendy Gibbs

Amy Reid

- Primary Teacher
- Primary Sports Co-ordinator
- i/c Uni. NSW Examinations

T.T.C.

Contact Amy Reid

Graham Single

- Year 10 Dean
- Head of Music
- Teacher of Christian Living

B.Ed, PG Dip Arts, Dip Missiology

Contact Graham Single

Graeme Tindall

- Teacher of Senior Primary

B.Tchg & Lng

Contact Graeme Tindall

Heather Tindall

- Yr 3/4 Teacher

B.Tchg & Lng

Contact Heather Tindall

Lyn McEwan
Staff on Leave

- Teacher of Science
- Teacher of Chemistry
- Bus Controller

B.Sc., Grad Dip.Sc.

Mark Smith

- Yr 4/5 teacher

Contact Mark Smith

Rochelle Keats

- Year 1 Teacher

Contact Rochelle Keats

Duncan Webb

- Yr7/8 Teacher
- Teacher of Senior Primary
- Senior Primary Leader
- PB4L Coach
- Specialist Classroom Teacher

B.Ed.

Contact Duncan Webb

Alwyn McRandle

- Year 2 Teacher

B.Tchg & Lng

Contact Alwyn McRandle

Dave Millar

- Teacher of Drama
- Teacher of Technology

Contact Dave Millar

Robyn Schilt-Rolleston

- New Entrants Teacher

Contact Robyn Schilt-Rolleston

Alyse McKenzie

- Teacher of Physical Education
- Teacher of Health

Contact Alyse McKenzie

Alana Collins

- Teacher of English

Contact Alana Collins

Leanne Young

- Teacher of Middle Primary

Contact Leanne Young

Support Learning

Colleen Berends

- Librarian

Contact Colleen Berends

Alison Dawson

- Student mentoring
- Student support

Contact Alison Dawson

Judith Evans

- Teacher Aide

Contact Judith Evans

Aimee Peterson

- Student mentoring
- Student support

Contact Aimee Peterson

Specialist Staff

Adrian Cook

- Itinerant Teacher of Guitar and Bass

Jonathan Densem

- Itinerant Teacher of Music
- Vocals and Contemporary Piano

Reina Dornan

- Itinerant Teacher of Saxophone and Clarinet

Sondra Harrison

- Science Laboratory Technician

Jeremy Pope

- Itinerant Teacher of Music
- Drums and Percussion

David Webster

- Itinerant Teacher of Music
- Piano and Keyboard

Lucy Richardson

- Councillor

B.Ed, B.Couns

Contact Lucy Richardson

Ai Ando-Ferner

- Itinerant Teacher of Flute

Clayton Hiku

- Itinerant Teacher of Bass Guitar

Administration

Bernadette Calder

- Office Manager
- Principal's Assistant
- Board Secretary

Contact Bernadette Calder

Ruth Walker

- Receptionist

Contact Ruth Walker

Glenda Van der Walt

- Office Administrator

Contact Glenda Van der Walt

Ruth Russell

- Executive Officer (Finance)

Contact Ruth Russell

Donna McCormick

- International Student Director

Contact Donna McCormick

Property

David Fazakerley

- Property Manager

Contact David Fazakerley

Ps Stan Stewart

- Pastor
- Grounds

Contact Ps Stan Stewart

Paul Abelen-Freeman

- Volunteer Road Patrol Co-ordinator