Staff and Board

I am extremely excited to be part of the Carncot team. It is a privilege to be the teacher of Year Eight and be the Deputy Principal of such an amazing school. I have been teaching Year 7 and 8 for the last eleven years with four of these in an Academic Excellence class. I am passionate about Year 7 and 8 education, outdoor education and students achieving their best.

I am very excited to be on the staff at Carncot School. I have 20 years experience teaching Year 7 and 8. I enjoy helping students to be their best in all areas and to gain confidence as they progress through school. We have amazing resources and opportunities for the students at Carncot and I endeavour to utilise them all whether it be with my Year 7 class, for electives or during technology.

I enjoy being a member of Carncot's vibrant teaching team. My background in teaching English as a second language and business enhance the learning opportunities I provide for our students. I am passionate about understanding the individual needs of each learner, and planning and delivering a targeted programme to meet these unique needs. In addition to teaching the Year 6 class, I oversee the literacy across the school, lead the Middle team camp, mentor the St Margaret house leaders, coach hockey and run the tennis competition.

I feel privileged to join the Carncot team. It is such an inclusive and welcoming community. I have been teaching in international schools all around the world for the past twenty years. I have been lucky enough to teach international curricula that lead pupils to be globally minded. I hope to continue that work here at Carncot. I look forward to getting to know and constructing knowledge with my students.

I feel privileged to be part of an inspired team of educators strong in the pursuit of individual academic excellence. With over fifteen years of experience teaching Visual Art and Design, I am adept at Curriculum Development whilst delivering equitable and excellent outcomes for learners. My career is marked by elevating student potential and high performance outcomes within both the New Zealand / Cambridge International Curriculums and NCEA Art Education. I am passionate about fostering a secure and stimulating environment where individual and diverse needs are met. 

On the piano music room door there is a sign that reads “Music is for Life”. How true that has been for me. I have had the pleasure and privilege of teaching piano and instrumental music at Carncot for over 30 years. I have witnessed life changes in students as they progress on their musical journeys. Concentration levels increase, confidence in achieving each milestone and mastering the ability to perform and enjoy their music making are amongst the benefits. Every child should be given the chance to have a lifetime enriched by music.

My Role at Carncot is that of a specialist music teacher. I teach singing. I love having one on one contact with the students and seeing them grow in confidence.

It is both a privilege and a pleasure to lead the Administration Team of Carncot within my role as finance administrator. The core values of school Respect, Integrity, Care, Honesty, Excellence and Responsibility are a reflection of my everyday practice. I am a people's person and enjoy working alongside and building relationships with the students, their families and staff.