Our Team

Mary has been teaching for 25 years. She brings a wealth of experience in supporting children with diverse learning styles, including those who are gifted and talented. She has taught at some of the Bay of Plenty’s largest intermediate schools, led initiatives in IT strategic planning, digital programme implementation, Science, Future Problem Solving, Literacy, and Mathematics, and taken groups to the United States to represent New Zealand.

Mary is especially passionate about science and problem-solving. She believes these subjects help students engage with real global issues and learn how they can play a meaningful role in improving the world. She is deeply committed to creating supportive environments where children can flourish and develop their unique gifts and talents.

She has been part of the Matahui School community for nine years. She lives in Pahoia with her husband, has two daughters and three grandchildren, and enjoys camping, growing her own food, and planting trees.