Staff and School Board

Year 0-4 Teacher

Mrs Rachel O'Neill

Kia Ora, 

It is a pleasure to teach here at this beautiful school with the best view over the Plains! I live locally and have three teenage children who have loved their own childhoods living here too.  I enjoy time spent with my family and getting out to the great local beaches, photography, music and art. Teaching is a joy for me when I get to see children's faces light up at what they can do, achieve and discover.  And building a great foundation for students in the first few years of school.

Email: rachelo@kaihere.school.nz

Year 5-8 Teacher

Diane Fawcitt

Email: dianef@kaihere.school.nz

Learning Support Coordinator

Mrs Nicky Farrant

Presiding Member (Board Chair)

 Mrs Sarah Koch

Kia Ora koutou. I am Sarah Koch - newly elected on the Kaihere School Board of Trustees. My husband Ethan and I are dairy farming in Kaihere on a family farm. We have three young children - one of whom has recently started at Kaihere school. I was born and raised in the district and completed all my primary schooling at Kaihere school. I have a passion for teaching and learning having trained as a secondary school teacher and taught at Hauraki Plains College prior to having children. I look forward to meeting and connecting with the Kaihere School community. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

sarahk@kaihere.school.nz

0276288822 

Board of Trustee

 Mrs Catherine Robinson

I have lived in Kaihere since 1999 and have a strong sense of community.  I am currently on the Kaihere Community and Hall committee and have recently retired from almost 20 years on the Life Education Trust. I have always had a commitment to volunteer work and have in the past served on two Board of Trustees as Chair. I am happy to offer my experience and enthusiasm to support the team at Kaihere School, as per our motto “together we achieve more.” 

Board of Trustee

Mrs Cheryl Jordan

Kia Ora. Me and my family moved to Kaihere Road in September 2020 after living in Hamilton for almost 12 years. We are all enjoying the rural life and freedom. I have 5 children, Drustan and Joscelyne are working, and Alexa, Mickey and Cody attend Kaihere School. They enjoy the smaller school with more opportunities.  I have a firm interest in seeing student achievement progression and ensuring school remains a safe fun place to be for all students.

Board of Trustee 

 Mr Sam Harris

Greetings All. I am Sam Harris - newly co-opted member on the Kaihere School Board of Trustees. I was born and raised in the district and completed all my primary schooling at Kaihere school. I have recently returned to Kaihere with my wife Kirsty and our three young children - one of whom has just started at Kaihere school. I am a civil engineer, currently working on the Cyclone Gabrielle recovery. I look forward to meeting and connecting with the Kaihere School community.