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 five 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 for the future in a supportive environment' 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 jo.smith@tamateaint.ac.nz
Jo Smith Principal principal@tamateaint.ac.nz
Danie Leonard Acting Deputy Principal danie.leonard@tamateaint.ac.nz
Lisa Hooper Acting Deputy Principal lisa.hooper@tamateaint.ac.nz
Jude Lineham Deputy Principal
Jemma Thorogood Assistant Principal jemma.thorogood@tamateaint.ac.nz
Year 7 Team
Mia Van Dulm Room 9 mia.vandulm@tamateaint.ac.nz
Chloe Sharp Room 10 chloe.sharp@tamateaint.ac.nz
Dean Quate Room 11 dean.quate@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
Lynda Scott Teacher Aide
Kurstina Pohe Teacher Aide
Year 8 Team
Jordan Cooper Room 1 jordan.cooper@tamateaint.ac.nz
Hayley Lubbe Room 2 hayley.bentley@tamateaint.ac.nz
Alan Lennox Room 3 alan.lennox@tamateaint.ac.nz
Hohepa Cooper Room 4 hohepa.cooper@tamateaint.ac.nz
Franz Groom Room 5 franz.groom@tamateaint.ac.nz
Meredyth Howie Room 5 meredyth.howie@tamateaint.ac.nz
Vanessa Thornicroft SHC Muriwhenua vanessa.thornicroft@tamateaint.ac.nz
Quentin Stratford SHD Muriwhenua quentin.stratford@tamateaint.ac.nz
Debbie Melling Teacher Aide
Olivia Thomas Teacher Aide
Tracey Hall Teacher Aide
Technology
Jude Cheer Multi Materials/ Technology Team Leader
Maia Murray Food Technology
Alastair Richards Hard Materials/ Digital Technology
Jill Kennett Art
Ahi Ataria Mātauranga Māori
Science Danie Leonard
Office/ Administration
Attendance/ Home Liaison Vicki Strachan vicki.strachan@tamateaint.ac.nz
Office Receptionist Caitlin McLeod office@tamateaint.ac.nz
Attendance/ Home Liaison Vicki Strachan vicki.strachan@tamateaint.ac.nz
Office Manager/ Principal's PA Te Kira Lawrence tekira.lawrence@tamateaint.ac.nz
Finance Julie Polly finance@tamateaint.ac.nz
Property Manager Gareth Howard
Wellbeing Specialist Amy Kim