Our Team
Kia Ora,
As a past student of Tamatea Intermediate myself, I am extremely proud to be the Principal of this innovative and supportive school. I returned to Tamatea Intermediate School eight years ago after spending several years in Australia and it is great to be back in this fantastic, future focussed learning community.
Our motto 'Learning from our past, creating our future" reflects the way we guide our learners to achieve their personal best. Tamatea Intermediate has a dedicated team of teachers and support staff that are passionate about providing exciting learning opportunities for our students.
Feel free to contact me by emailing principal@tamateaint.ac.nz
Management
Jo Smith Principal principal@tamateaint.ac.nz
Jude Lineham Deputy Principal jude.lineham@tamateaint.ac.nz
Jemma Thorogood Assistant Principal jemma.thorogood@tamateaint.ac.nz
Lisa Hooper Team Leader/ PD/ Learning Support lisa.hooper@tamateaint.ac.nz
Danie Leonard Team Leader/PB4L/ Sports danie.leonard@tamateaint.ac.nz
Year 7 Team
Alan Lennox Room 1 alan.lennox@tamateaint.ac.nz
Ange Payne Room 2 angela.payne@tamateaint.ac.nz
Lauren Pitts Room 8 lauren.pitts@tamateaint.ac.nz
Jordan Cooper Room 9 jordan.cooper@tamateaint.ac.nz
Hayley Lubbe Room 10 hayley.lubbe@tamateaint.ac.nz
Jack Stilwell Room 11 jack.stilwell@tamateaint.ac.nz
Mia Thorman Muriwhenua SHC mia.thorman@tamateaint.ac.nz
Dannielle Gallagher Muriwhenua SHD dannielle.gallagher@tamateaint.ac.nz
Rebekah Harrison Teacher Aide
Rhondda Sweatman Teacher Aide
Kurstina Pohe Teacher Aide/ BOT Member
Year 8 Team
Dean Quate Room 3 dean.quate@tamateaint.ac.nz
Chloe Sharp Room 4 chloe.sharp@tamateaint.ac.nz
Franz Groom Room 5 franz.groom@tamateaint.ac.nz
Meredyth Howie Room 5 meredyth.howie@tamateaint.ac.nz
Davy McLean Room 12 davy.mclean@tamateaint.ac.nz
Sandra Howard Room 13 sandra.howard@tamateaint.ac.nz
Tracey Ferguson SHA Rongokako tracey.ferguson@tamateaint.ac.nz
Valerie Rimmer Read SHB Rongokako valerie.rimmerread@tamateaint.ac.nz
Debbie Melling Teacher Aide
Tracey Hall Teacher Aide
Specialist Subjects
Jude Cheer Multi Materials/ Technology Team Leader
Vanessa Thornicroft Food Technology
Alastair Richards Hard Materials/ Digital Technology
Jill Kennett Art
Ahi Ataria Mātauranga Māori
Office/ Administration
Vicki Strachan Attendance/ Home Liaison vicki.strachan@tamateaint.ac.nz
Caitlin McLeod Receptionist/ Sports secretary@tamateaint.ac.nz
Te Kira Lawrence Office Manager/ Principal's PA tekira.lawrence@tamateaint.ac.nz
Julie Polly Finance finance@tamateaint.ac.nz
Karina Smith Wellbeing Specialist
Bill Forbes Caretaker/ Property Manager caretaker@tamateaint.ac.nz