our people
The Lake Taupo Christian School staff form a highly trained and qualified team
of professional educators who are also practicing Christians.
staff

Principal:
(Acting Principal) Karl Hermann, HDEd, BA, Post Grad Diploma in
Education: Guidance &Counselling
(On leave) Mr Kevin Short, M.A., Dip. Teaching
Supervisors:
Mr Simon Kuriger, BMS, Dip T, Dip TH
Mr Karl Hermann, HDEd, BA, Post Grad Diploma in
Education: Guidance &Counselling
Mrs Jamie-Lee Veth, B Ed.
Mrs Louisa de Lange, B Ed.
Mr Ben Keddie, BMA, DipT
Mr Tony Gummer, B. Tech. (Hon), B. Min., Dip. Grad. Teaching and Learning
Mrs Janice Smorti, BA Dip. Teaching
Miss Margaret Foe, BTh Dep ED.
Mrs Amy Colledge, B T&L
Mrs Yvonne Venter
Auxiliary Staff:
Mrs Amalie Jaques (Monitor)
Mrs Sarah Denny (Monitor)
Miss Jordana Thomas (Monitor)
Mrs Cammy Clarke (Monitor)
Mrs Leanne Griffin (Monitor)
Mrs Kassy Wineera (Supported Learning/Monitor)
Mrs Mary-Anne Short (Supported Learning)
Mrs Jo Rose (Executive Officer)
Mr Wayne Davies (Grounds)
our trustees
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Locky McNeill - BOT Chair
The Board of Trustees governs the school in accordance with Ministry of Education policy.
The major functions of the board are:
- To set policy and key objectives.
- To approve significant forward plans.
- To monitor the progress of approved plans.
- To monitor performance standards against policy.
The board members are:
Phil Edwards | Parent Representative |
Paora Wineera | Parent Representative |
Inoke Tuirara | Parent Representative |
Zoanna Lamond | Parent Representative |
Ali Sellars | Parent Representative |
Karl Hermann | Acting Principal |
Jo Rose | Staff Representative |
Finn Riley | Student Representative |
Locky McNeill (Chair) | Trust Representative |
LTCS TRUST
The Lake Taupo Christian School Trust board oversees the Christian philosophy of the school according to the trust deed and has as its primary administration role - that being to provide and maintain school buildings, land and future development of the facility. The trust is the proprietor of Lake Taupo Christian School.
Locky McNeill (Chair)
Keith Fischer
Duncan Campbell
Phil Laws
Cammy Clarke
Margaret Ellis
Karl Hermann - Acting Principal
Jo Rose (Executive Officer/Secretary)