Kākano

Tēnā koutou katoa. Ko Chelsea Renshaw tōku ingoa. I love working at Tītahi Bay School. I am approaching my 14th year of teaching, with 12 of those years spent at this Kura. I have two tamariki, aged 8 and 4. It is an absolute privilege to work within this supportive community, alongside so many wonderful kaiako and tamariki. Our Kura offers many wonderful opportunities for tamariki to learn and grow as unique individuals. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my whānau, cooking, exercising, and having fun with my friends.

Kia ora koutou e te whānau, ko Cherie tōku ingoa. It is such a privilege to be part of the Tītahi Bay School community. From the first time I walked through the door, I knew this was a kura whose kaupapa and values resonated with me. Born and raised in Orongomai, Upper Hutt, I moved with my husband and three children (currently aged 8–16 years) to Porirua more than ten years ago, after several years living overseas. I’m passionate about Sir Mason Durie’s model of Te Whare Tapa Whā – places of wellbeing that embody physical, mental, and emotional health, rooted in whānau and whenua. I’m keen to help cultivate respectful learning environments that provide nurture, warmth, consistency, and a good deal of humour and creativity too. Places where all tamariki feel seen, heard, and can thrive. In my spare time, I love to garden and be outside, journal and read, make art, and walk our beautiful pup beside the sea. Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai – Nurture the seed, and it will bloom.

Tēnā koutou katoa. Ko Lauren Blakeley tōku ingoa. I began my teaching journey at Titahi Bay School in 2023 and have been loving every second of it. It is a huge privilege to be teaching at such a great kura within an amazing community, with incredible tamariki and alongside awesome kaiako. I am passionate about ensuring my classroom is a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where students thrive as individuals and as a team. Outside of mahi I love playing rugby, reading, baking, going to the gym, spending time with my whānau and friends and doing anything outdoors.

Kia ora koutou. Ko Sharon toku ingoa.
I have been teaching at this amazing Kura for 16 years, all up having spent over 40 years in education throughout Aotearoa and overseas. My husband and I have lived in this wonderful community for over 30 years, and our two children spent a very happy time at this Kura. (They left and I moved in) The fine tamariki and the kaiako who uphold the PB4L values make my heart sing, this is a truly special place to belong. I am working part time this year releasing teachers, and the other part of my life is devoted to being an outrageously proud and happy nana to my three gorgeous moko. How lucky am I to have it all right here in the Bay.

Kia ora. Ko Jessie McKee tōku ingoa. Over the past three years, I have worked as a teacher aide and found a passion for working with tamariki. This year I am excited to be a part of this amazing school as a master’s student. I look forward to meeting new tamariki and getting to know the wider community. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, going to the gym, camping, walking and hanging out with my family and friends.

Kia ora. Kō Sarah Taylor tōku ingoa.
I have been teaching for 17 years, and most of these at this wonderful kura. It is the amazing tamariki, kaimahi and environment that makes this place feel like a home away from home for me. Currently, I teach at Titahi Bay School part-time. Outside of school I am busy with my own three children, cooking, reading or exercising- my favourite ways to relax!