Ariki Leadership team
The Ariki Leadership; Whaea Ebony (Deputy Principal), Jared Bron (Principal), Jo Lunn (Assistant Principal), Whaea Selina (Deputy Principal and SENCO). The Ariki leadership team are responsible for the oversight of all team leaders and teaching staff, professional development and leaders in learning. The Ariki team reports to our BOT on both the academic and well being of all students throughout the year.
Kahui Piringatahi
The Kahui Piringatahi; Sarah Best, Kerry Bradshaw, Jo Lunn, Christina Hobbs and Lauren Pyle. The leadership team at Riverdale School are 'in class teachers' responsible for classroom routines, child well being and team organisation. It is part of our vision to help create an environment in which every staff member has the ability to grow as a leader and lead in their areas of strength/passions.
Teaching Teams
Piako Tahi - New Entrant
Lauren Pyle Zyphrine Christall Cecilia Chaves
Piako Rua Rata - Year 1-2
Christina Hobbs Lynette Kenyon
Piako Rua Rimu - Year 1-2
Sarah Best Samantha Stratford
Pae Ake - Year 2-3
Kerry Bradshaw Travis Pike Mel Mabey Hannah Pedersen
Poutama - Year 4-5
Jo Lunn Sarah Ruawai Joshua Lion
Pounamu Atawhai - Year 5-6
Janine Mcintyre Nic Carter Josie Carson
Learning Assistants
Lynne Mudge Racheal McDonnell-Stewart Pieta Higginson Karina Hill Maryanne Smith
Release Teachers/Special Projects
Maddie Speirs Carol Roberts Tash Whitta
Amorangi
Administration
Tracey Phillips Kerry Brown
Caretaker
Rachael Hehir
Cleaners
Maryanne Smith