Meet our staff
Mr Michael Fletcher
Principal
I believe in striving for excellence as we travel the learning path together.
My favourite whakataukī is:
Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tūohu koe
Me he maunga teitei
Aim for the highest cloud so that if you miss you will hit a lofty mountain.
Mrs Carmen Lafaele
2 IC, Pastoral Care & SENCO
Every student is precious and one of a kind. My job is to inspire, encourage minds to think, hands to create and hearts to love. Kids must enjoy school, be challenged, be involved and be successful.
“Everybody is a Genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” - Albert Einstein
Mrs Carol Adamson-Kingi
Office Administrator
Ms Karen Griffin
Executive Officer
I have been working at Chaucer since 2004. I have many years accounts/office admin experience. I am the Executive Officer at Chaucer.
I love working here because it's a great school with a nice friendly atmosphere, where everyone makes great progress.
Ms Alanna Molloy
Curriculum Leader/AP Senior Teacher Junior School & Room 15 Teacher
Working with children is the best job in the world - their enthusiasm and excitement for learning is infectious!
I love working with the amazing kids and families at Chaucer School, watching them grow and make amazing progress.
Ms Jane Woodill
Senior Teacher Middle School & Room 10 Teacher - Year 3 & 4
Mrs Suraya Esau
Senior Teacher Senior School, Sports Coordinator & Room 3 Teacher - Year 5 & 6
Mr Paul Simmons
Room 13 Teacher - Year 0/1
Mr Andrew Kidd
Room 4 Teacher Y5/6
Ms Annamika Krishna
Room 14 Teacher Y1
Mrs Sharon Hayward
Room 16 Teacher - Year 2
Mr Jag Patel
Room 11 - Y3 & 4 Teacher
I have been teaching at Chaucer for 23 years and I love inspiring children to be the best that they can be.
I now have the privilege of teaching some of my former student’s children.
I am passionate about teaching children the investigative aspects of science and technology, making it fun, practical and linked to everyday contexts.
Ms Kelly Simon
Room 1 Teacher - Year 4
I started at Chaucer School in 2014. I love the diverse mix of cultures, and the values our students display in all aspects of their lives. I have a Bachelor of Education (Primary) and have had over 15 years experience in schools in many different capacities.
A favourite quote of mine is
“When you teach what you love,
And share what you know,
You open eyes, minds, hearts and souls
To unexpected worlds.”
Mr John Zhao
Room 2 Teacher - Year 5 & 6
I am from China. I enjoy teaching because I love to help my children to thrive. I enjoy reading, music and all sorts of sports.
Mrs Nancy Lee
Esol Teacher, Mutukaroa Co-ordinator
Mrs Sharon Hanna
Room 15 Release Teacher - Year 1/2/3
Mrs. Carol McBride
New Entrant Teacher Room 6
Ms. Penny Dawber
New Entrant/Year 1 Teacher Room 7
Mr Tim Ashworth
Classroom release Teacher
Mrs Amie Pedersen
Classroom release Teacher
Mrs Shanthi Gamage
Assistant Teacher
I started at Chaucer in 2007. I have a National Diploma in Teaching from the College of Education in Sri Lanka. I also have a Certificate for Teacher Aides from Massey University.
I am an Assistant Teacher. I taught for 14 years in Sri Lanka and I love working at Chaucer because the staff are friendly and supportive and the children are lovely and caring.
Mr Shane Akauola
Performing Arts Teacher
I am a former pupil of Chaucer School and have been an Assistant Teacher at Chaucer since 2012. I have volunteered coaching rugby teams and helped in the performing arts area with the school production. I have a certificate in the performing arts and have sung at Coca-Cola Christmas in the park for 5 years.
My other performing experience includes performances at the Sydney Opera House and roles in theatre productions at the Auckland Town Hall. I enjoy coaching hip-hop dance groups and soccer at Chaucer. I also enjoy teaching because I love seeing the progress that students make.
Ms Pauline Akauola
Assistant Teacher
Ms Muwah Moo
Assistant teacher
Mrs Nilam Chhima
Assistant Teacher
Mr Steve Joyce
School Caretaker
Mr John & Mrs Ann McNaughton
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