Meet Kea Team
In Kea team we have 3 classes of Year 3’s. Kea team is a tight knit team who like to collaborate closely and share our areas of interest and expertise. As a team we strive to promote a positive growth mindset as we encourage our students to be lifelong learners. Our challenge this year will be to have stronger Te Reo Maori integration within our core learning areas.
Room 16 - Kimberley Long (team Leader)
In Room 16 we have Mrs Kimberley Long (formally Ms Tahere) teaching year 3’s. She loves travelling and spends most of her travels in the United States. She enjoys learning about other cultures and believes in nurturing a culturally diverse classroom. She is a huge fan of children’s literature and encourages the children to bring and share their books as part of their learning journey. Mrs Long is the Kea team’s Team Leader.
Room 15 - Kelsey Renshaw
In Room 15 we have Ms Kelsey Renshaw who has taught at Pukete School for over 14 years and is nearing twenty years in education! She is a passionate teacher who has a love for teaching Literacy, Digital Learning and the Arts. Ms Renshaw’s own children are attending Pukete School in the years to come. Our class colour in Ruma Tekau ma Rima is pink.
ROOM 17 - Caitlin McHardy
In Room 17 we have Miss Caitlin McHardy teaching year 3’s. This is Caitlin’s first year teaching after graduating at Waikato University last year. Originally from Taranaki she now calls the Waikato home. She loves travelling, netball and exploring new places. She is looking forward to welcoming the children to her class.
Kea Teacher Release
Jackie Phillips
I have been teaching at Pukete for over 17 years. I have taught in most areas of the school, and my last full time position was as the Kea team leader. I now teach for 3 days of the week and am privileged to be able to work in a lot of wonderful classes across the school as the curriculum release teacher. Outside of school, I am kept busy living on a lifestyle block in Tauwhare with 3 grandchildren, 4 cats, 5 sheep, a cow, and numerous chickens..
