Board of Trustees

Megan Bruce Chairperson/Presiding Member

Picton is my home town and I was educated at Picton Borough School and Queen Charlotte College before leaving to work, travel and study. In 1999 I gladly returned home as a teacher, taking up a position in the English Department where I stayed for the majority of my teaching career. I also spent five interesting years as Careers Advisor which gave me insight into different aspects of education and the opportunities available for our students. My husband Martyn and I are parents to Kahurangi who is a student at QCC. I am proud to be able to serve our school community on the Board and contribute to nurturing a sense of belonging and making our students' experience of school worthwhile and engaging. 

Connie Smith  Parent Representative

I’m pleased to join the QCC Board in 2025. My husband Paul and I live in Waikawa with our two daughters, Mia and Hana, who are both students at Queen Charlotte College. I grew up in Waitohi Picton and began my own college years at QCC, so it’s wonderful now to be involved as a parent. 

I’m passionate about supporting our rangatahi to strive for excellence and believe QCC offers a strong foundation for them to grow, feel grounded in their place, and take confident steps into their futures. It’s a privilege to contribute to our school community where the leadership team, teachers, board, and students all bring such commitment and care. I look forward to supporting the mahi already underway to make QCC a place where every student is inspired and supported to reach their potential. 

Sheriee Jamieson Finance

I grew up in Picton and attended Queen Charlotte College. My husband Gavin and I have owned marine businesses in Picton for the past 20 years. We love being part of the Picton community and can't think of a better place in NZ to raise our three young children. As well as the marine industry, I have a background in travel, tourism and finance and believe that the skills I have gained in these areas, will help me fulfil my role on the QCC Board.

Georgine Raj Parent Representative

I was born in Te Kuiti and raised in Te Puke. My family and I moved to Picton in May 2012 and we absolutely love it. We have 6 children, and a mokopuna aged 1 year. Our two eldest daughters (Pare and Mihi) attended QCC and my 11 year old Mercedes is a Yr7. My son will also be attending QCC in 2024. I have enjoyed being a Netball Coach for QCC throughout the past six years.  I am very humbled and grateful to be a part of the QCC BoT and the wider school whānau. I am looking forward to working with our Board to support our kaiako, our tauira and their whānau. As a family we love sport, camping, attending church, being involved in local events and going on family holidays across Aotearoa.

Ngā mihi kia koutou e te whānau.

Jimmy Giles Parent Representative

I'm excited to be joining the QCC board as a new Parent Representative and am eager to get involved in the valuable work that lies ahead. It’s a real privilege to support our school community and help foster a learning environment that is positive, inclusive, and future-focused. I’m especially looking forward to working alongside my fellow board members and the Senior Leadership Team, whose dedication and vision for our kura is inspiring. 

Together, I’m confident we can make meaningful progress and continue to champion the best outcomes for all our students.

Brendan Carroll Principal

Dianna Nicholson Staff Representative

In my role as the staff representative of the BOT for Queen Charlotte College, I hope to represent the views of my colleagues in a fair manner.  I am also proud to be part of the governance of our school. I would like to help keep Queen Charlotte a pleasant place to work, in a supportive and collaborative environment, and help keep up the high standards to ensure our students achieve their personal best. 

Teresa Thomas Te Ātiawa Representative

Ko Arapaoa te moutere tapu

Ko Piripiri te maunga, Ko Waitohi te awa, Ko Tokomaru te waka, Ko Te Ātiawa te iwi, Ko Waikawa te marae,               Nō Waikawa ahau. Ko Teresa Thomas tōku ingoa

I am the mokopuna of Amo Poki (nee Love) and Karaitiana Poki rāua ko Monica and Richard Thomas and the pōtiki of Ruby and David Thomas. I had the privilege of being raised by Waikawa and puhi of our Arapaoa whare. I attended our kōhanga, Waikawa Bay School and Queen Charlotte College and then spent a year at the Wellington Māori Netball Academy, before moving to Brisbane, Australia starting my 20-year career in the financial industry. I returned home to Waikawa in 2016, after 14 years abroad working in various financial roles and currently employed remotely and in Wellington as Risk and Assurance Manager for Kiwi Wealth Ltd.My husband and I have five tamariki between us. It was always my dream to raise my tamariki in “Waikawatanga” and it is with great pride and privilege that I am fulfilling that dream surrounded by our whānau.  Nei ra te mihi kia a tatou 

Nyala Stevenson Student Representative

I’m Nyala Stevenson, a senior student and member of the student council. I’m committed to making school life more enjoyable. I provide a strong student voice on the board, representing the views and ideas of my peers. I’m determined, hardworking, and always eager to learn new skills. Outside of school, I box, run, and am currently working on my Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.