Kia Ora Pokeno Whānau,

I am super excited to be the Karearea Whānau Leader this year.

As a child, I grew up next door in the township of Onewhero and often visited Pokeno for yummy ice cream!

I have been teaching for many years including facilitating Professional Development opportunities for teachers around Using Technology.

I am looking forward to supporting the Karearea Whānau this year.

Kia ora,
My name is Hendrihet Murran, I am from South Africa and started teaching in 1985. I am excited to be part of the teaching staff of Karearea Whanau.
I am happily married to a loving husband, Deon Murran. I have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. I enjoy spending time with people, doing all sorts of paper crafts, and staying fit.
I look forward to getting to know my new whanau this year.

Kia Ora

Myself, my husband and our 8-year-old son immigrated to New Zealand at the end of 2023 and have happily settled into Pokeno.

I started my teaching career in 2013 as a College Mathematics and Drama teacher at a private school in South Africa. In 2018, I moved to the Preparatory School focusing on Drama and English.

I thoroughly enjoy working with students and I look forward to the opportunity to bring my ideas and passion to the Karearea Whānau.

Petro Andrews

Kia Ora,
My name is Aimee Burnett and I am excited to be teaching at Pokeno School and looking forward to being a part of the Karearea Whanau this year teaching our awesome Year 6-8 students. This is my first year at Pokeno school, I have been teaching in Primary and Intermediate schools in South Auckland for the last 12 years.
I live in Pokeno with my husband and 2 children. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading a good book, going to our family bach and fishing, travelling and visiting new places and going to the theatre.
I am passionate about teaching and creating a space where students can thrive.

Bula,

My name is Maggie Rani and I’m excited to be part of Pokeno school this year. I am from Fiji and have been teaching in New Zealand for 5 years.

I am married and have a 10 year old son. We have been living in Pokeno for the past 3 years and love being part of this beautiful community.

I am looking forward to meeting my students and their whanau and continuing my learning and teaching journey at Pokeno School.

Talofa lava,

My name is Rochelle Faleafaga (Miss Fale) and I am very excited to be a part of the Karearea Whanau this year, teaching Year 6-8 in Kahikatea 2. I have been working at Pokeno school for three years, having taught New Entrant/ Year 1, Year 3, Year 4 and prior to this as an ECE teacher in Pukekohe.

I live in Onewhero on a farm and have five gorgeous children. I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the beach, coaching Netball and Volleyball and road trips.

I am passionate about teaching and creating a classroom environment that is welcoming, vibrant, fun and motivating for our learners to grow and develop in. Developing positive reciprocal relationships with parents and whanau is incredibly important to me, and I look forward to meeting you all throughout the year.

Fa'a fetai lava