Meet Our Key Team Members

We are here to help... but let's get to know the team

We ensure that your individual needs are met, by matching you with a tutor that you will be comfortable with.

Jean McKenzie - DirectorFUN FACT - Senior Firefighter of Pirongia Fire Emergency.MY VALUES - Empathy, outgoing, positive, driven.TOPICS - Junior and Senior Literacy, Junior Mathematics, Senior Mathematics Yrs 9,10,11.

Jess Amoore - 2IC / AdministrationFUN FACT - I enjoy going away in my caravan with my family/friends and discovering new places.MY VALUES - Sense of humour, integrity, compassion. TOPICS - Junior Literacy.

Andrew LaceyFUN FACT - Keen football player Author of a work of historical fiction, a story set in medieval Wales. MY VALUES - Patient, empathetic, enthusiasticTOPICS - History, English, Writing, English Language.

Andy SneddonFUN FACT – I lived in China for 18 years.MY VALUES - Deep empathy, Attuned, Flexible.TOPICS - Literacy- Seniors and Academic level IELTS teacher.

Anna BarryFUN FACT - Scuba diving Immigrated from America.MY VALUES - Positive, empathy, motivated.TOPICS - Secondary and University Mathematics.

Bradley EgglestoneFUN FACT - Play soccer Lived in Ireland for a year.MY VALUES - Patient, Understanding, Kind. TOPICS - Junior, Mathematics.

Cameron GillespieFUN FACT - Member of two bands. MY VALUES - Knowledgeable, flexible, ability to connect.TOPICS – Mathematics, Physics, Science, Chemistry.

Colleen CaldwellFUN FACT - I have no problem with public speaking ( most people do) I am half Irish.MY VALUES - Compassionate, Awesome sense of humour, highly organized. TOPICS - Literacy

Elaine GuildeaFUN FACT - Immigrated from Ireland. I live in Raglan. MY VALUES - Motivated, knowledgeable, cheerful. TOPICS - Mathematics

Emma WhiteFUN FACT - I am a part of the Waikato University Debating Society. MY VALUES - Sense of humour, motivated, understanding. TOPICS – Literacy.

Hamish McAlley FUN FACT - I have lived in Argentina. I put Calculus and fun in the same sentence. VALUES - Sense of humour, versatility, ability to make connections. TOPICS -Maths and Spanish

Jill FraserFUN FACT - Gardening and growing flowers that cheer people up. Long distance tramping.MY VALUES - Organised, patient and passionate about helping struggling learners.TOPICS - Junior Maths and Literacy.

Margaret CampbellFUN FACT - Family and church White-water rafted the Zambezi. MY VALUES - Loyal, Servant hearted, Gentle.TOPICS - Junior Maths and Literacy.

Noeline OttawayFUN FACT - My husband and I own alpacas and travel the central North Island shearing. these gorgeous animals. MY VALUES - Loyalty Independence Empathy. TOPICS - Junior Literacy.

Paula WalshFUN FACT - Teach Mandarin Lived in China for a time.MY VALUES - Positive, motivated and caring.TOPICS - Literacy at all ages Mandarin language.

Siham El-KafafiFUN FACT - Belly dancing, Travel expert, Cat Lover Knitter. MY VALUES - Organised, motivator, sense of humour.TOPICS - English proficiency – academic writing, reading, speaking, pronunciation and research. Study skills, Presentation skills, Academic literacy, Business studies.

Steve WilsonFUN FACT - Brass band player Family importance.MY VALUES - Enjoy humour, very organised, take pride in my work. TOPICS - Secondary Mathematics.