Our Team
Inspired teachers develop inspired children. Hikuai School is proud to have a team of passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated teachers leading the way in the classroom, along with a skilled support staff team.
Hikuai School Teaching Staff
Rachell Leitch
Principal/SENCO
Senior School Teacher
Te Maunga (the mountain)- Years 5-8 Reading and Maths 9:00-10:30.
Mark Thomson
Middle and Senior School Teacher
Te Awa (the river)- Years 3-4
Te Maunga (the mountain)- Years 5-8
Erin McMurray ( term 4 reliever for Laura van Leeuwen- on maternity leave)
Junior School Teacher
Te Wahapū (the harbour) -Years 0-2
Hikuai School Support Staff
Michelle McEwan - School Office Administrator
Theresa MacKenzie - Teacher Aide
Darryl Manssen- School Caretaker (Cleaning, Handyman and groundsman )