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:
Mr Kevin Short, M.A., Dip. Teaching
Supervisors:
Mrs Anna Pieterse, B Ed. (Acting Principal)
Mrs Jill Wilding, Dip. Ed.
Mr Simon Kuriger, BMS, Dip T, Dip TH
Mrs Jamie-Lee Veth, B Ed.
Mrs Louisa de Lange, B Ed.
Miss Margaret Foe, BTh Dep ED.
Mrs Rachel Kereopa, TTC
Mr Ben Keddie, BMA, DipT
Mr Tony Gummer, B. Tech. (Hon), B. Min., Dip. Grad. Teaching and Learning
Mrs Janice Smorti, BA Dip. Teaching
Mrs Yvonne Venter,
Auxiliary Staff:
Mrs Amalie Jaques (Monitor)
Mrs Sarah Denny (Monitor)
Mrs Janine Charlton (Monitor)
Mrs Ashleigh Peni (Monitor)
Mrs Leanne Griffin (Monitor)
Miss Jordana Thomas (Monitor)
Mrs Cammy Clarke (Monitor)
Mrs Kassy Wineera (Supported Learning)
Mrs Mary-Anne Short (Supported Learning)
Mrs Jan Hayden (Supported Learning)
Mrs Carol Parker (Supported Learning)
Mrs Jo Rose (Executive Officer)
Mr Wayne Davies (Grounds)
our trustees
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chelsea Tautala - 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 |
| Anna Pieterse | Acting Principal |
| Jo Rose | Staff Representative |
| Ally Brickell | 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
Anna McKenna
Margaret Ellis
Kevin Short (Principal) - non-voting member
Jo Rose (Executive Officer/Secretary) - non-voting member