Our Staff
SCHOOL VISION :
‘Growing a community of lifelong learners within our classroom, our rural environment and in life.’
'Te tipu i te hapori o nga akonga ako-roa i roto i to taatau akomanga, to taiao me to tatou oranga.’
Michelle Calderbank - Principal
Tanya Coogan
Reading Recovery Teacher
tanya.coogan@mataroa.school.nz
Originally from Taihape, I was fortunate enough to begin my first teaching position here at Mataroa School in 2002. Since then I have seen many children and staff come and go, however Mataroa School has continued to maintain its special rural school character. In my twelve years associated with this school, I have taught and relieved in many capacities. At present I work as the Reading Recovery Teacher.
I feel privileged to be a part of this learning environment and I enjoy the challenge of teaching and the variety that each day brings
Tania Spicer
Teacher Aide
tania.spicer@mataroa.school.nz
Tania has worked as a teacher aide at Mataroa School for 18 years. In that time she has seen many changes within the education sector and has been, and continues to be, an asset to this school running extra support and extension programs and helping with daily organisation around the school. She has lived in the Taihape district for her whole life. She has 2 grown up children and enjoys spending time with them whenever she can.
Anna Coogan
School Administrator
Anna started working in the school office in 2006. She is employed on a part time basis and has lived in Taihape for 21 years. While not at school, Anna is in a farming partnership with one of her three sisters on the family farm, something she really enjoys.
Anna enjoys spending time with family and friends and is fortunate to have all family members in Taihape. She is a keen gardener and loves the outdoors.
Sharon Northover
Cleaner
Sharon has been raised her whole life in the community of Mataroa. She has worked at the School as a cleaner for 36 years. She loves arts and crafts and is often at school sharing her passion with the children. She enjoys spending time with family
Mataroa School 2018