Learning Community 4 (LC4)

Year 6

Crystal Withey

Role

Room 16 Teacher

Email

cwithey@marian.school.nz

General Information

Kia Ora,

My name is Crystal Withey, and I began my teaching career at Marian Catholic School in 2023.

I value having strong relationships with my students. As a teacher within the intermediate school, my passion is to support them in being curious lifelong learners as well as to guide them through this stage of their life. Our classroom is an inviting and colourful place, the students are often excited and show a readiness to learn.

When I am not in the classroom I enjoy being at the beach and spending time with family and friends. I am a very creative person, so some of my hobbies include painting, photography and swimming.

Jenna Petersen

Role

Room 17 Teacher

Email

jlord@marian.school.nz

General Information

Kia Ora,
My name is Jenna Petersen, and I began teaching at Marian Catholic School in 2019.
I feel very blessed to be teaching at this school as I attended as a student throughout my primary and intermediate years. I studied teaching at Waikato University and then moved to Auckland, where I taught at a Catholic school for 3 years.

I am incredibly passionate about teaching and find so much joy in supporting students throughout their learning journey. I believe in creating a positive classroom environment where students feel excited about their learning and can achieve their personal best.

When I’m not in the classroom, I can often be found hiking some of the beautiful tracks in our native bush or spending time with my friends and family. I love travelling, playing netball and learning new languages. I have been studying Japanese since I visited the country in 2019 for the Rugby World Cup.

Nicki Whyte

Role

Room 18 Teacher

Email

nwhyte@marian.school.nz

General Information

I am an experienced teacher who has taught in a number of schools both in NZ and England. I have enjoyed teaching at all levels and am now working with younger children in the Junior school which is particularly rewarding.

I am passionate about teaching and learning and enjoy working alongside students and their families to ensure positive learning outcomes are achieved. I feel that developing a nurturing learning environment is crucial for children to feel safe and happy to take risks.

Being both a teacher and DRS (Director of Religious Studies) at Marian is such a privilege. As a Catholic School, our special Character is at the heart of all we do. We draw inspiration and strength from the gospel to be the hands, face and voice of Jesus.

My interests include reading, walking, music, travelling and spending time with family and friends.