Our People

Kia ora, ko Ang Strand tōku ingoa. I have been at our beautiful kura for a while now. I love Tītahi Bay and the sense of community with all the kids, whānau, and everyone involved. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed teaching across all year levels, from our junior to our senior tamariki. Our KURA values shine through in everything we do, and the staff I work with are amazing!

With my love for the environment, I enjoy running the Enviro Unit in our kura, working alongside our Enviro Leaders and other tamariki in the māra (garden). I’m also involved in running our Garden to Table program.

In my own time, I love spending time outdoors with my husband and two boys, Jake and Liam. We enjoy being active, going for walks, playing sport, and exploring Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

Kia ora koutou, ko Donna tōku ingoa.

Originally from Ōtepoti, I’ve lived in Te Whanganui-a-Tara for over 20 years and in Tītahi Bay for the last seven. I have three young children, and my eldest will be starting at the Kura too, which makes joining the school community even more special.

In my spare time, I love exploring our local area and can often be found walking my dog around Te Onepoto and enjoying all the beautiful places the community has to offer. I’ve been teaching for nearly 15 years, with experience in both Wellington and London schools.

I’m excited to be part of the Tītahi Bay Kura community and look forward to building strong connections with whānau and supporting tamariki to thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Ngā mihi nui,
Donna Glenn

Kia ora! Kō Leah Merewater tōku ingoa. I feel so lucky to be part of the amazing team of kaiako at KURA street and totally blessed to be surrounded by the joyful bunch of tamariki here as well. I have been teaching for 12 years and have been lucky enough to have joined this beautiful kura in 2022, so I am quite a recent import. My three sons are current students so I have the pleasure of seeing my own tamariki while I am working! In my own time you might spot me and the whānau on a walk with our pup Diesel or hanging out down at the beach. I have set myself the challenge of completing the Great Walks of Aotearoa and have been busy ticking off one a year.

Ko Allie toku ingoa.

I joined the Tītahi Bay KURA team in 2020 amidst the first lockdown, and feel extremely grateful to have become part of such an amazing team of kaiako and staff in such a wonderful community. I am a hutt girl at heart, born and raised in Petone, which is where I currently live. However, I do admit that Tītahi Bay now has a special place in my heart too, and I love working with the amazing tamariki and whānau in this area. This will be my sixth year of teaching and each year my passion grows! In my spare time you can find me getting outside and going for walks, enjoying food and coffee with friends, and catching up with family. I am passionate about animals and the environment, and love every opportunity to teach the ākonga in my class about caring for our country, world and all things in it, as they are the future!

Kia ora koutou, ko Fraser Asghar tōku ingoa.
I am originally from Newcastle, England, but I have called Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) home for the past 19 years. Currently, I am a Master’s student and am excited to get as involved as possible.
I enjoy everything to do with sports and love staying active. I’m looking forward to being a part of the Titahi Bay school whānau.

Kia ora koutou. Ko Jimmy tōku ingoa. I love being a part of the Tītahi Bay whānau. The staff and community here consistently go above and beyond for our tamariki, and that’s something I’m proud to be around. In the classroom, I place huge value on whānaungatanga and manaakitanga. I work hard to create a culture where ākonga have a voice and can truly thrive – a place where strengths are used, mistakes are simply part of learning, and individuality is celebrated. I love supporting students to find the joy in what they do while extending others to continually find new challenges. Throughout my career, I’ve taught Years 3 to 5, and Years 7 and 8, with the goal of eventually covering the entire primary spectrum. Outside of school, I’m usually planning an adventure, making improvements to our whare, or simply spending time with my partner, my daughter, and our pets. Feel free to come in anytime and say hello! Noho ora mai.

Kia ora koutou, Kō Cheryl tōku ingoa.
I have a long history with Titahi Bay School, as my children came here, and I was privileged to start my teaching career here 17 years ago. We moved and spent 9 years living and teaching in the Waikato. I was delighted to return to teach in the Bay in 2022, and love being part of this passionate, supportive and enthusiastic team and community.

I strive to create a safe, happy and supportive learning environment where KURA kids can take risks in their learning, make mistakes and be curious. When I am not at kura you will find me connecting with whānau, making art, or standing in a river fly-fishing with my husband Wayne.