Staff

Rangitoto College is proud to have the largest staff of any school in New Zealand, with over 250 teachers and 95 support staff. Our team is made up of highly qualified professionals who bring deep expertise in their specialist subjects and roles. Beyond their qualifications, our staff contribute a rich variety of personal interests and experiences that help create a vibrant and engaging learning environment — one that inspires and enriches our students every day.

Teaching Staff

Aaron Lancaster, Year 12 Associate Dean & English Teacher

Abby Lee-Harder, Performing Arts Teacher

Ada Smith, Visual Arts Teacher & Relief Teacher

Adrian Potgieter (Adrian), Mathematics Teacher

Alan Kerr (Alan), PE and Health Teacher

Alastair Fear (Alastair), PE and Health Teacher & IB CAS Coordinator

Alexander Birchall (Alex), English Teacher, IB EE Coordinator & TIC Debating

Alexandra Goldfinch, Performing Arts Teacher & Performing Arts Coordinator

Alexis Townshend, Science Teacher

Alicia Jooste, Commerce Teacher

Alisha Tilbury, AHOD Social Science

Alistair Van de Water, AHOD English, Curriculum Leader Year 12 English & Curriculum Leader English for Literacy

Allen O’Regan, Science Teacher

Alysha Dennison, Social Sciences Teacher, Curriculum Leader Sociology & Scholarship Co-ordinator

Amanda Uenuku, Year 13 Associate Dean, English Teacher & Te Kaihapai – The Kaihautu Support

Amber Aratema, Science Teacher & Curriculum Leader Junior Science

Amy Berends, English Teacher

Amy Reddy, Year 12 Dean, Social Sciences Teacher & TIC Netball

Ana Perez-Kuroki, Science Teacher

Ana Watling, Visual Arts Teacher & Curriculum Leader Design

Andrea Marshall, Science Teacher

Andrea Smith, Performing Arts Teacher & Specialist Classroom Teacher

Andy Ballard, HOD Mathematics

Angela Derbyshire (Angela), Year 13 Dean & English Teacher

Anh Mai (Anh), Commerce Teacher

Anna Taylor, English Teacher & Preservice Teacher Liaison

Annabel Finnie (Annie), English Teacher & Assistant Publicity Editor

Aria Brighton-Mills, Social Sciences Teacher, Curriculum Leader Junior Social Sciences, Environmental Service Leader & Te Kaimanaaki – The Kaihautu Support

Benjamin Pollard (Ben), HOD Technology

Bernard O’Neill (Connor), Science Teacher

Brendan Egan, Social Sciences Teacher & Teaching Principles Lead

Bronwyn McKeage, Social Sciences Teacher

Byron Smith, Science Teacher

Can Dai (Victor), Mathematics Teacher

Cara Brighton, Performing Arts Teacher & Curriculum Leader Dance

Carmelita Maletino, Year 11 Associate Dean, English Teacher, Curriculum Leader Year 12 English & Pacific Engagement Coordinator

Carolyn Higham, Technology Teacher & Curriculum Leader DVC

Catherine Brandt, Social Sciences Teacher & IB Coordinator

Catherine Hoaresmith (Cat), Science Teacher & Curriculum Leader Physics

Catherine Udy-Bothwell, Mathematics Teacher & Curriculum Leader Calculus

Cecilia Sartori, Languages Teacher & Curriculum Leader Spanish

Chaim Reyno, Commerce Teacher & Curriculum Leader Business Studies

Chao Ma, Science Teacher

Charlotte Nicol, PE and Health Teacher

Charmeyne McCollin, Year 9 Associate Dean, ESOL Teacher & TIC Hockey

Chelsea Collard, Social Sciences Teacher, Curriculum Leader Tourism & AI Facilitator

Chen-Miao Kuo (Maria), Learning Support Teacher

Cherie Marks, HOD Te Manu Taki

Cheryl Hanley, Commerce Teacher

Cheuk Sze (Hugo), Commerce Teacher & Curriculum Leader Economics

Christopher Barton (Chris), Technology Teacher

Christopher Waugh (Chris), Deputy Principal

Claire McKay, Social Sciences Teacher & Curriculum Leader Geography

Clinton Buckley, HOD PE and Health

Connor Green (Connor), Technology Teacher & Curriculum Leader Engineering

Dana Chisholm (Dana), Visual Arts Teacher & Curriculum Leader Painting

Daniel Baard, Mathematics Teacher

David Edmonds, Technology Teacher

Di Xiao (Tom), Mathematics Teacher

Dia Kwon (Dia), Visual Arts Teacher & DVC Teacher

Dilek Celik, Mathematics Teacher

Don Hastie, Associate Principal

Doug Udy-Bothwell, Mathematics Teacher, Curriculum Leader Year 9 Mathematics & Curriculum Leader Level 3 Statistics

Dunja Gordon, Social Sciences Teacher, Curriculum Leader Art History & Specialist Classroom Teacher

Elizabeth Mudford (Lizzy), Science Teacher & Service Coordinator

Ellen O’Brien, English Teacher & Curriculum Leader English Extension

Ellie Yamaguchi, Mathematics Teacher & Chinese Community Engagement Coordinator

Emelia Todd-Lister, Commerce Teacher & Teacher in Charge Multimedia Technology

Emily Kennedy, Science Teacher & Laboratory Manager

Emma Jones, Visual Arts Teacher

Emma McDonald, Mathematics Teacher

Emma Poyner, English Teacher & Relief Teacher

Fay Meiklejohn, Associate Principal

Fen Zeng (Vicky), Mathematics Teacher

Finley Holt (Finley), English Teacher

Francesca Chen (Fran), Science Teacher & Curriculum Leader Chemistry

Francis Joung, PE and Health Teacher

Gabriel Evans (Gabe), AHOD Technology

Gabriela Sansom (Gaby), Science Teacher

Geoff Moorhead (Geoff), Social Sciences Teacher & IB EE Assistant Coordinator

George May, PE and Health Teacher, Curriculum Leader Health & Specialist Classroom Teacher

Georgia Van de Water, Social Sciences Teacher

Georgina Baxendine (Georgie), Performing Arts Teacher

Gillian Crowe, Mathematics Teacher

Glenn Murphy, HOD ESOL

Grace Love, Year 10 Dean & Commerce Teacher

Graeme MacDonald, AHOD Mathematics & Curriculum Leader Year 11 Mathematics

Grahame Cope, Deputy Principal

Greer Ritchie (Greer), Performing Arts Teacher

Greg Thornton (Greg), Principal

Han Kwang Park (Alex), Performing Arts Teacher & Korean Community Engagement Coordinator

Harriet Tidman, Mathematics Teacher & Curriculum Leader Level 2 Statistics

Harry Durman, Science Teacher

Heather Peters (Cherie), Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Heather Warne, Performing Arts Teacher & Curriculum Leader Drama

Helen McCann, AHOD ESOL & Bi and Multi Lingual Strategic Lead

Hesayvani Murphie (Hesay), Science Teacher

Hong Zhang, ESOL Teacher & Curriculum Leader of ESOL Foundation

Hongmin Jia (Justin), Commerce Teacher

Hsiao Wei Wong (Nancy), Mathematics Teacher

Hyong Eun Kim (Maria), ESOL Teacher

Hyung Won Lee (Hyung), International Dean & Mathematics Teacher

Ishan Sarmah (Ishan), Social Sciences Teacher & Curriculum Leader Year 10 Junior Social Science

Jade Cattanach, AHOD Mathematics

Jake Chalklen (Jake), PE and Health Teacher & TIC Rugby

James McArthur, Mathematics Teacher

James Robertson, Science Teacher

James Searle, Deputy Principal

Jamie Sowter, Year 12 Dean & PE and Health Teacher

Janette Wilson, Guidance Counsellor

Jasmine Foote, Science Teacher

Jay Smith, HOD Guidance

Jenny McLean, Science Teacher

Jessica Whitfield, Mathematics Teacher & Student Leadership Programme Coordinator

Jessie Meng, English Teacher

Jessy Lee, Science Teacher

Ji Hyun Kim (Stephanie), Year 12 Dean & Science Teacher

Jing Wu, Mathematics Teacher

Joanna Taylor (Jo), English Teacher

Joanne Anderson (Jo), Technology Teacher

Johanna Goodwin (Jo), Visual Arts Teacher & Curriculum Leader Year 11 Visual Arts

John Aye, Visual Arts Teacher

John Meeske, Year 9 Dean & Science Teacher

John Michalski, English Teacher

Jonathan Stent (Jon), Science Teacher

Jordan Roquemore, English Teacher

Josh Bullen, Student Engagement Dean & PE and Health Teacher

Joshua Chapman (Josh), Technology Teacher & Curriculum Leader Construction

Julie Strang, Deputy Principal

Jung June Huh (Kevin), Social Sciences Teacher

Junming Zhao, Science Teacher

Karen Livingston, HOD Languages

Karen Neale, Mathematics Teacher

Karen Roberts, Performing Arts Teacher

Karla Holding, Year 10 Dean & Languages Teacher

Kate Gale, Year 13 Dean & Careers Teacher

Kavitha Ragu (Kavitha), Mathematics Teacher, Numeracy Lead & CAA Administrator

Kay Robinson, Year 9 Dean & Performing Arts Teacher

Ke’arn Peters, Te Manu Taki Teacher & Te Kaihautu o Te Ao Maori

Keegan Black, Commerce Teacher

Keith Hillman (Keith), PE and Health Teacher, Curriculum Leader Outdoor Education & EOTC Coordinator

Kelly Maclarn (Kelly), PE and Health Teacher

Kirun Trippe, Mathematics Teacher & Curriculum Leader Level 2 Statistics

Kranish Singh, Year 10 Dean & Science Teacher

Kun-Yeop Lee, Mathematics Teacher & Data and Systems Support Officer

Laura Fereday, Technology Teacher

Lauren Rabak, English Teacher & Curriculum Leader English

Lauren Simon, Social Sciences Teacher

Lauren Walles, Mathematics Teacher & Curriculum & Assessment Alignment Lead

Leidy Viviana Perez (Viviana), Mathematics Teacher

Leigh Meggison, English Teacher & IB EE Assistant Coordinator

Lewis Bourne, Visual Arts Teacher

Liqi Liu (Grace), Science Teacher

Lisa Packer, HOD Careers

Logan Milicich (Logan), Science Teacher

Lu Sun (Ruth), Languages Teacher

Lucy Farrell, Science Teacher

Lucy Shirwin, Social Sciences Teacher & Literacy Lead

Lydia Grasberger (Lydia), English Teacher, IB Theory of Knowledge Coordinator & NCEA KRC Lead

Lyric Koria, PE and Health Teacher

Madelaine Bradshaw, Social Sciences Teacher, Curriculum Leader Classical Studies & OC4L Lead

Marcel Vader, Technology Teacher

Maria Carrasco, Languages Teacher

Mark Lambert, Technology Teacher, Curriculum Leader Digital Technology & Curriculum Leader STEM, Electronics & Mechatronics

Mark Mack (Mark), Guidance Counsellor

Mark Terei, Technology Teacher & Teacher in Charge Whakairo – Kaitiaki Nga Toi Maori

Mark Wilson, Year 11 Dean & Mathematics Teacher

Markus Fritsch, HOD Performing Arts

Martha Brits (Carina), Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Matthew Crowe (Matt), English Teacher

Matthew Reid, Social Sciences Teacher & TIC Football

Maximilian Bongartz (Max), Science Teacher

Melanie-Ann Williams-Taylor (Melanie), ESOL Teacher

Melissa Hood (Melissa), Technology Teacher

Melody Harries, ESOL Teacher

Michael Hoaresmith (Mike), Student Engagement Dean & Social Sciences Teacher

Michael Randal, Deputy Principal

Michael Stead (Michael), Science Teacher

Michelle Parkinson, Languages Teacher

Mila Pasfield, Social Sciences Teacher

Miriam Taylor, Guidance Counsellor

Monica Corito, Technology Teacher

Morgan Pope, English Teacher

Mun Yee Chong, Commerce Teacher

Munesh Govender, Mathematics Teacher

My Tran (Amy), ESOL Teacher, Social Sciences Teacher, Publicity Content Assistant & Social Media Officer

Natalie Barrow, Year 10 Associate Dean & English Teacher

Nevada Field, PE and Health Teacher & Curriculum Leader Junior Physical Education

Ngaire Mackle, Mathematics Teacher

Nicola Ov, AHOD Art & Curriculum Leader Printmaking

Niki Tyson, DVC Teacher, Technology Teacher, Curriculum Leader DVC & Curriculum Leader Textiles

Nimisha Mohandas, Science Teacher

Nina Van Bosch, Technology Teacher & Curriculum Leader Hospitality

Nurfazlina Basri (Lynn), Commerce Teacher

Oliver Gourlay, English Teacher & Curriculum Leader Media Studies

Olivia Newman, Deputy Principal

Patrick Yam, English Teacher & Curriculum Leader English – permanent

Paul Stevens, HOD Art

Penetana Williams, Te Manu Taki Teacher

Pete Duthie, Deputy Principal

Peter Harwood, Social Sciences Teacher

Peter Morton (Peter), Associate Principal

Peter Stewart, HOD Science

Phoenix Bright-Young, English Teacher & Publicity Manager

Rachel Candy, English Teacher & In school Teacher Training Programme Leader

Rachel Jackson, Science Teacher & Curriculum Leader Biology

Rachel Roberts, English Teacher, Curriculum Leader Year 13 English & OC4L Lead

Raewyn Nutsford, International Dean & PE and Health Teacher

Rebecca Place (Becky), HOD Social Sciences

Reymont Chao, Science Teacher

Rhianna Maker, Year 13 Dean & Performing Arts Teacher

Riley Smith, Science Teacher

Robyn MacDonald, Science Teacher & Careers Advisor

Robyn Rusden, Commerce Teacher

Ruben Jooste (Ruben), Technology Teacher & Curriculum Leader Materials Technology

Ruoyu Jia (Chloe), Mathematics Teacher

Ruth Chong, Science Teacher

Ryan Borthwick, Director of Sport

Sabrina Luck, Commerce Teacher, Curriculum Leader BEC & Curriculum and Assessment Alignment Support

Samantha Farmiloe, AHOD Science

Sarah Jansen (Sarah), English Teacher

Seeger McLeay, Mathematics Teacher, Examination Director & Manager of Teacher Relief

Sergey Strokov, Mathematics Teacher

Seth Keenan-Davies, HOD English

Sharon Redpath, Year 11 Dean, Careers Teacher & EOTC Coordinator

Shaun Cantwell (Shaun), Mathematics Teacher

Sherilee Penty, AHOD Commerce & Curriculum Leader Accounting

Shining Hao, Technology Teacher

Shirley Closey, HOD Learning Support

Sienna Cooper, English Teacher

Simon Gabion-Sheehan, Year 9 Dean & English Teacher

Simone Ackermann, PE and Health Teacher & Curriculum Leader Junior Health

Siyuan Long, Mathematics Teacher

Sky McKee Wright, Social Sciences Teacher

Sophia Richardson (Sophie), Science Teacher & IB CAS Assistant Coordinator

Stephanie Chapman, Social Sciences Teacher & Curriculum Leader History

Stephen Gardiner, Commerce Teacher & Teacher in Charge Programming

Stephen Roe, Social Sciences Teacher

Steven Morgan (Steve), English Teacher

Stuart Graham, Science Teacher

Su Cheng Yeo, Science Teacher

Suhanah Sapuan, Mathematics Teacher

Tahlia Armstrong, English Teacher & Curriculum Leader Year 11 English

Tessa Garton-Voice, Year 11 Dean, Social Sciences Teacher & Student Leadership Development

Thomas Shadbolt, ESOL Teacher

Tomas Higgins (Tom), PE and Health Teacher

Tracy Grover, PE and Health Teacher & Relief Teacher

Tracy Solea, English Teacher

Trelise Chappell, PE and Health Teacher

Tyler Vinton, Commerce Teacher

Vanessa Rossiter, HOD Commerce

Wai Man Amy Udy (Amy), Guidance Counsellor

Will Davenport, DVC Teacher

Wing-Ka Cheng (Alice), English Teacher

Yaqi Wang, Science Teacher

Yasmine Chai, Relief Teacher & Social Sciences Teacher

Ye Sul Kim, International Dean & English Teacher

Yuka Watanabe, Languages Teacher & Curriculum Leader Japanese

Yung-Lin (Emily) Chang (Emily), Languages Teacher & Curriculum Leader Chinese

Yunju Cho, Mathematics Teacher

Yuyang Zhang (Keith), Mathematics Teacher & Te Kura Coordinator

Zhongyu Li (Ivy), Mathematics Teacher

Zoe McAlister, English Teacher & Teaching Principles Lead

Support Staff

Amba Whiting, Mathematics Administrator

Amy Mulcahy, Finance Assistant – Receivable & Payable

Andrea Auckland, Careers Advisor & STAR SIC Coordinator

Andrea Fleeting (Andi), Learning Support Assistant

Angela Marshall (Ange), Learning Support Assistant

Anna Leech, International Accommodation Coordinator

Ava Cooper, Learning Support Assistant

Brownderborg Tagaloa (Brownz), Sports Co-ordinator Basketball, Touch, Tag, Wrestling, Sailing

Carla Barberini, Finance Officer

Chae Ok Jun (Miriam), HR Coordinator

Chantal Burnie, International Finance Officer & Rangitoto College School Board Secretary

Cherie Evans (Cherie), Uniform Retail Assistant

Cherrill Hurley, Librarian

Colin Jones (Colin), Property Assistant

Cy Tsang, ESOL Administrator

Dan Wu (Dawn), Learning Support Assistant

Dannielle Showler, Learning Support Assistant

Darryl Chin, Visual Arts Technician

Dean Blanch, IT Systems Administrator

Denise Myburgh, Learning Support Assistant

Diane Bradshaw, School Administrator

Eliana Heard, Pick Up and Play Assistant

Emma Anthony, Communications Administrator

Emma Sentch (Emma), Health Centre Nurse

Fiona Kelly, Learning Support Assistant

Fiona O’Connell, Library Manager

Gillian Waghorn (Gill), Social Sciences Administrator

Ian Tuputala (Ian), Sports Co-ordinator

Ivory Coghlan, Technology Technician

Jennifer Stent (Jenni), Health & Safety and EOTC Manager

Jeong Min Kim (Jeong), IT Database Administrator

Jessica Pawley Copping (Jessica), Librarian

Jiali Zang (Janet), Learning Support Administrator

Jingyue Ren (Anna), Learning Support Assistant

Johanna von Bismarck (Jo), Receptionist

Karyn Hopkins, IT Help Desk Administrator

Kathy Pilbrow, English Administrator

Kimberley Ubels, Health Centre Nurse

Kirsten Greene, Attendance Officer

Kirstin Houlihan (Kirsty), Senior Leadership Secretary

Kirsty Handrick, Print Room Manager

Laura How, Performing Arts Administrator

Le Yang (Eva), Chinese Pastoral Support and Liaison

Leanne Rogers, Performing Arts Administrator

Lisa Wiki, Sports Co-ordinator Volleyball, Rugby, Badminton, Beach Volleyball, Table Tennis

Lorraine Handisides (Elle), ESOL Administrator

Louise Jebb (Louise), Health Centre Nurse

Luiza Gomes, Attendance Officer & I.B. Administrator

Lynda Lidgard, Director of International Students

Maree Noel, Finance Manager

Marina Safronov, Health Centre Nurse

Marlon Yu, IT Services Manager

Marta Kemp, Librarian

Matthew Stone, Itinerant Music Tutor and Music Technician

Megan Camons, Enrolments Manager

Megan Dean (Meg), Learning Support Assistant

Megan Minierva, Learning Support Assistant

Melissa Lowe, Gateway Coordinator

Michael McConnell (Mike), Hard Technology Technician & Property Assistant

Nataleigh Moe, Administration Manager – Sport

Natalia McAulay (Natalia), Learning Support Assistant

Natalie Davidson, Science Technician

Natalie Hastie, Deans Secretary

Natasha Labuca, ESOL Student Support Assistant

Nedda Chaplin, Executive Assistant to the Principal

Neil Caw, Property Assistant

Norma Paice, Finance Officer

Pamela Watson (Pam), Director of Human Resources

Paul Batchelor, Property Manager

Paul Kiwi, Property Assistant

Penny Till, School Curriculum Administrator

Ramon Gabito (Ray), Property Assistant

Robyn Lawry, Science Technician

Roseanne Miller (Rosie), Uniform Shop Manager

Ryan Mitchell, IT Support Technician

Sally-Anne Thompson (Sally), Director of Community Relations

Samantha Sinclair, Attendance Support Administrator

Sarah McConnell, Performing Arts Administrator

Saxon Blair, Property Assistant

Shannon Hughes, Sports Co-ordinator Water Polo, Hockey, Cricket, Swimming, Tennis

Simon Roach, Property Assistant

Susan Connolly (Sue), HR, Enrolments & Attendance Support Administrator

Susan Dalton, Science Technician & Science Administrator

Thomas Powell (Tom), Learning Support Assistant

Thushara Fernando, Property Assistant

Tracey Dowling, Learning Support Administrator

Van Tran, ESOL Student Support Assistant

Vanesa Pearce, International Manager

Victoria Craven, International Student Services Coordinator

Victoria Hitchens, International Accommodation Coordinator

Wan Chow (Grace), Learning Support Assistant

Xenia Moschopoulos, Events Coordinator

Xiaohuan Kang (Connie), Learning Support Testing Administrator

Ying Lin (Ivy), International First Language Support – Chinese

Yizhou Wang (Yizhou), Learning Support Assistant

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