Toko School Staff

Kim Waite

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Principal

Tena Koutou, Tena Koutou, Tena Koutou Katoa! I am Kim Waite.  It is my absolute pleasure to be the Principal at Toko School.  We have amazing students, the best staff, a wonderful community and a future focused Board of Trustees.  I have been the Principal of Toko School for coming up nine years. The opportunity to continually learn, make a positive contribution to the education of others and to see our students grow in many ways is extremely important to me and at the heart of what we do at Toko School. I grew up in Hawkes Bay and completed my Teaching Diploma at Palmerston North Teachers College and my Bachelor of Education at Massey University.  Most recently I have completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Administration and Leadership at Massey University and am working towards completing my Masters in Educational Leadership and Administration.  Currently I am the Lead Principal for the Central Taranaki Kahui Ako.  This means I will be absent from our school two days per week.  Whilst completing the Lead Principal role Sue Fergus will be the Acting Principal.

Sue Fergus

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Acting Principal - two days per week/Teacher Release/ Year 3 - 4 Teacher 2 days per week

Tena Koutou, Tena Koutou, Tena Koutou Katoa.  I am Sue Fergus. I am the Associate Principal at Toko School and have been teaching here for approximately 5 years.  I grew up in the small rural town of Putaruru (in the Waikato), and for many years was a financial controller, after completing my Bachelor of Business Studies.  I then went on to complete my teaching degree in Whangarei in 2001. Since then I have taught in numerous schools in the Bay of Plenty and now, Taranaki and was the Sole-Charge Principal at Makahu for 3 years.  I have recently completed my Post Graduate Certificate in Applied practice (Digital and Collaborative learning) as well as a certificate in Developing Mathematical Inquiry Communities. My class is in charge of distilling plant material at Toko School which we currently use in cleaning products and in our diffusers.  My areas of responsibilities are Mathematics, Literacy and Assessment.

Shelley Fuller

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Year 6 to 8 Teacher

Kia ora, My name is Shelley Fuller and I am very excited about starting my new position as the Year 6-8 teacher at Toko School. I am a local girl, growing up and attending school in Stratford.  I have very recently moved back home with my two children, Sophie and James, who will also be starting their new learning journey at Toko school. I started my teaching career in 2002 at Stratford Primary before moving out of the region to teach in Hawkes Bay and most recently in the Manawatu. Over the past 18 years I have taught all year levels and I have taken on different roles and responsibilities within the profession. I have recently worked in a school that had a major focus on learning in the digital age, flipped learning and STEAM education, something I am looking forward to implementing into the classroom over 2019. Hurihia to aroaro ki te ra tukana to atarangi kia taka ki huri i a koe. I am looking forward to the new experiences that are ahead of me at Toko School and being part of the team here.

Jane Kasupene

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Classroom Teacher

On maternity leave in 2021

Sasha Hancock

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Associate Principal - Year 6 to 8 Teacher

Hi, I’m Sasha Hancock and I’m currently teaching Year 6 – 8. I began teaching at Toko School in 2013. Prior to that, I’ve taught in Australia, England and other Taranaki schools. I grew up in Christchurch and completed my teacher training at Christchurch Teachers College before heading overseas to teach and travel for 7 years. While overseas I met my husband, a local Toko boy, and we decided to come home and raise our two boys in Taranaki.  I enjoy incorporating technology into my classroom and seeing where it can take us and am passionate about ensuring students leave Toko School as confident, life-long learners who have the skills to be successful in life. My areas of responsibilities include leading e-Learning, Literacy, Technology as well as Pastoral Care and Well-being. I am also the staff representative on the Board of Trustees.

Megan Oliver

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Year 1 & 2 Teacher

Kia ora and Hi! My name is Megan Oliver, and I am the teacher in Room 2. This is my second year at Toko School, and I am looking forward to working in the junior area of the school this year. I grew up in the Inglewood area and attended Norfolk Primary, and Inglewood High before heading off to Wellington to do my teaching degree. I have now been teaching 19 years, the last 13 of which have been back in Taranaki. I am married to Craig and we have a son, Cohen who is in Room 1 this year, and is enjoying his education journey at Toko School. I enjoy the arts and drama, and have been lucky enough to help backstage as a part of wardrobe for some of New Plymouth’s Operatic shows. I enjoy the laughter and buzz of being part of such a huge working team. I am excited to see what the year has in store for us.

Tash Coulson

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Year 4 & 5 Teacher

To be updated

Jolynne Mancer

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New Entrant/Year 1 Teacher

Hi. I’m Jolynne Mancer and this year I am teaching New Entrants and Year 1 in Room 1.  This will be my second year teaching at Toko School. I grew up in New Plymouth. I attended Massey University College of Education in Palmerston North.  After getting my Bachelor of Education (Teaching) I moved back to New Plymouth where I taught at a couple of Taranaki schools before moving out of the region to teach in Whanganui.  I moved back to Taranaki a year ago. I’m looking forward to the year ahead.

Alison Eagar

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SENCO - Special Needs Education Co-ordinator/Teacher Release

Hi. I’m Alison Eagar. I am the schools SENCO – Special Needs Education Co-ordinator. I have been a part of this vibrant school since 2010. I grew up in a small rural town of Te Kauwhata, North Waikato, spending all of my childhood on a dairy farm. I am the eldest of four, having a sister and twin brothers.  I now live in the Toko Community and am married with beautiful twin daughters. I spent four years at Hamilton Teachers College, completing my Bachelor of Education. After two years teaching I spent two and a half years on my big OE. I was based in London and travelled extensively. I have been teaching in the Stratford area since returning. My strengths in teaching revolve around literacy and physical education.

Kathy Wyllie

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Year 3 - 4 Teacher 3 days per week

Annette Hinton

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School Secretary

Treena Cullen

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Support Staff

Tracy O'Sullivan

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Sports Co-ordinator

Debbie Stone

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Support Staff

Margaret Mason

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Librarian

Tracey Hooker

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Support Staff

Delwyn Taylor

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School Cleaner