Our People
Our staff enjoy and celebrate our students. They are knowledgeable in their field and are committed to searching out the latest teaching techniques, strategies and resources to provide our students with the best possible opportunity to succeed.
The staff are fun to be with and creative. They are committed to meeting the individual needs of students and their families. Staff are empathetic and energetic, kind and supportive. Tauranga Special School has a team of therapists who travel to all locations to provide both advisory and hands on service. Together they form our Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT).
Therapists
Speech Language Therapists
Billie Hampton Edwards(Mon to Fri) billiehe@taurangaspecialschool.nz
Edwina Burke (Tue,Wed,Thu) edwinab@taurangaspecialschool.nz
Charlotte Lobb (Tue,Wed) charlottel@taurangaspecialschool.nz
Occupational Therapists
Liz Skivington (Tue, Wed, Thu) lizs@taurangaspecialschool.nz
Brigid Hitchcock (Tue, Wed) brigidh@taurangaspecialschool.nz
Physiotherapist
Karen Porter (Tue,Wed,Thu) karenp@taurangaspecialschool.nz
Our Board:
Board Chairperson: Sally Holbrook
Parent Representatives: Kay Matthews, Shane Oxenham, Malcolm Poppe, Tahlia Rikihana and Daisy Togo
Staff Representative: Deb Hudson
Our School Values
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Achievement
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Celebration
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Whakawhanaungatanga
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Respect
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Well Being
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Inclusive Community
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Manaakitanga
Therapists
Speech Language Therapists
Billie Hampton Edwards(Mon to Fri) billiehe@taurangaspecialschool.nz
Edwina Burke (Tue,Wed,Thu) edwinab@taurangaspecialschool.nz
Charlotte Lobb (Tue,Wed) charlottel@taurangaspecialschool.nz
Occupational Therapists
Liz Skivington (Tue, Wed, Thu) lizs@taurangaspecialschool.nz
Brigid Hitchcock (Tue, Wed) brigidh@taurangaspecialschool.nz
Physiotherapist
Karen Porter (Tue,Wed,Thu) karenp@taurangaspecialschool.nz
Barrie Wickens
Principal
Deb Hudson
Deputy Principal
Andrea Andresen
Assistant Principal
Billie Hampton Edwards
Therapy Manager