Other Teaching Staff

Chrissy Scott

Role

Sports Coordinator

Email

sportscoordinator@marian.school.nz

Judi Clark

Role

Choir Teacher

Email

jclark@marian.school.nz

General Information

I am leading the Year 4-6 Concert Choir which I love! I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature & Education, a Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching and a TEFL Certificate in teaching English as a foreign language.

I have a keen interest in the French language and culture after living in France for 12 months in 2014 with my husband and 3 children.

I began teaching in 1998 where I taught Year 7 & 8 at South New Brighton School in Christchurch. A wonderful start for me. When moving to Matakana in 2006, I began teaching Year 5 at Matakana Primary School. During this time I produced several School Productions and Performing Arts festivals, lead the Concert Choir as well as our annual “Matakana’s Got Talent” Gala day show. In 2012 I started teaching Music, Drama and Te Reo at the Mahurangi Montessori Unit and enjoyed this experience very much
Over the past 20 years I have taught full and part-time while raising 3 children and running a boutique wine import business with my husband. A nice complimentary addition to teaching!

I am a keen singer/ dancer and have always found a way to bring these two elements into the classroom whenever I can. I love gardening, theatre, watching movies and matching good food with beautiful wine.
I love the special character of Marian Catholic School. Our youngest son has had 3 very happy years here. I enjoy working with such a dedicated, hardworking team. I enjoy the moments we take to reflect and be thankful for what we have. Also to pray for family and friends in need.

Matua Harley

Belinda Kane

Role

Release Teacher

Email

bkane@marian.school.nz

General Information

Having been a Marian parent for 8 years, I feel blessed to still be a part of this lovely community through now teaching here. I have taught in New Zealand and England at a variety of Primary, Intermediate and Secondary schools. I am particularly passionate about teaching Physical Education, allowing students to be creative and express themselves through Art, and offering students opportunities to develop their leadership skills.

Outside of the classroom, my family and I love to get active in the great outdoors as much as possible, including tramping, mountain biking and exploring new places.

Denise Gordon

Role

Release Teacher

Email

dgordon@marian.school.nz

Lisa Ashton

Role

ESOL Teacher