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 principal@tamateaint.ac.nz
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
Year 7 Team
Alan Lennox Room 1 alan.lennox@tamateaint.ac.nz
Ange Payne Room 2 angela.payne@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 van Dulm Muriwhenua SHC mia.vandulm@tamateaint.ac.nz
Quentin Stratford Muriwhenua SHD quentin.stratford@tamateaint.ac.nz
Kurstina Pohe Teacher Aide
Year 8 Team
Dean Quate Room 3 dean.quate@tamateaint.ac.nz
Lejani Eksteen Room 4 lejani.eksteen@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
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
Vanessa Thornicroft Performing Arts
Office/ Administration
Attendance/ Home Liaison Vicki Strachan vicki.strachan@tamateaint.ac.nz
Receptionist/ Sport Co-ordinator Caitlin McLeod office@tamateaint.ac.nz
Office Manager/ Principal's PA Te Kira Lawrence tekira.lawrence@tamateaint.ac.nz
Finance Julie Polly finance@tamateaint.ac.nz
Wellbeing Specialist