Having been born and raised in the Te Awamutu district, I am excited to have ‘returned home’ as Principal at Korakonui School. Leading a school is all about the people and the relationships you build with them. I strive to build strong relationships with all stakeholders and use those relationships as a basis to build a strong culture that lets everyone become the best they can be.

Primary school should be a time for fun, learning, exploration and success. Children deserve a multitude of fantastic experiences that allow them to grow to become everything they, their whānau and wider community desire them to be. As a Principal, I have a passion for providing the support, encouragement and resourcing to make this happen.

I am a passionate and enthusiastic Principal who enjoys the challenges of the role and relishes the opportunity to engage with children, parents and communities. I love being a hands on Principal and enjoy being involved in creating fantastic learning experiences for our students so they can achieve their full potential.

Kia ora. I am excited to teach the year 5 and 6 students in Wharepuhunga for 2024. Looking forward to getting to know the new students and whanau.

Kia ora. This year I am teaching the Year 5 and 6 students in Mangawhio. This will be my 6th year teaching at Kōrakonui. I love getting to know the new families who join our school each year. I have taught a range of year groups across the school, and I have a passion for teaching writing, maths and Structured Literacy. I am also the sports co-ordinator at Kōrakonui.

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This year I'm excited to teach the Year 4 students in Lethbridge. This is my first at Korakonui School, and I'm looking forward to getting to know my class, their whānau, and the wider community. As an author and storyteller in my previous career, I have a keen interest in literacy and I hope to inspire my students to tell their own stories.

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My name is Lisa Leather and I am really excited to be a part of the Korakonui Team. I will be teaching Year 2 and 3 students in Ngahape. I have taught for over 20 years in schools both in Aotearoa and in England. My passion is raising confidence and achievement in literacy and maths. I am really looking forward to getting to know all the children, their families and the wider Korakonui community.

Kia Ora, My name is Kathy Graham and I am excited to be welcoming the new entrants to Te Kawa class in 2024. I have a wealth of effective teaching experience and I am passionate for our 5 years old learners to transition and develop a solid learning journey from the get go. Looking forward to working with our team in 2024.

Hi I'm Faye (Rye) Ashmore. Having spent all my primary school years here at Korakonui, I am extremely passionate to be apart of such a fantastic school and team such as this. Your call is always welcomed ~ (07) 8722762

Hi I'm Bree. Having spent a majority of my life in the Te Kawa area, I feel privileged to be working at Korakonui School. I am an enthusiastic and passionate learning assistant and I look forward to seeing and supporting your tamariki in 2024!