Board of Trustees

Andrew McGregor

Parent Representative elected to the Board in 2019

I have lived in Raglan for 15 years and couldn't think of a better place to live and bring our children up.

I work as a self employed insurance advisor and my wife, Kate is a primary school teacher. We have two children, Grace and Dougal, who are both at Te Uku School.

With my wife being a teacher I see the day to day challenges teachers face. I've joined the board to help ensure our fantastic Te Uku teachers and staff feel supported in doing their very best for our kids

Pip Mears

Te Uku School Principal

I began as Principal at Te Uku School in the second term of 2018. Prior to working here, I worked for many years in a large school in Hamilton, was an honorary lecturer at the University of Waikato and have had experience teaching overseas also. I am thoroughly enjoying being in a small rural school, supported by a fabulous community and Board of Trustees who willingly give of their time to assist us in fulfilling our school vision of; ‘Expanding Hearts and Minds – Whakawhanake i te Ngakau i te Hinengaro’.

Anna Parnasova

Parent Representative elected to the Board in 2019

I have a son Mike, he is in Year 2. We have lived in Raglan for 5 years and
are enjoying its wonderful nature, people and lifestyle. I work as a
product tester of MetService weather applications. I joined the Board
of Trustees because I care deeply about our kids' learning and I want
to do everything I can to help provide all the possible opportunities
for our children to grow and study in an encouraging, productive and
positive environment.

Bernard Butler

Staff representative elected to the Board in 2016

I have been teaching and Deputy Principal at Te Uku School for ten years. I have served on the Board as Staff Representative for the last 6 years. I enjoy working with parents and the community to bring our school vision to life. I live in Hamilton and have previously worked at the Universities of Waikato and Auckland in pre and post teacher education, and taught in primary schools in Auckland during my education career.

Kristi Daniel

Elected Parent Representative and Board Chair 2019

I live in Raglan with my husband Adam and our two children Matta (Year 6) and Marvin (Year 2). I currently work at the West Coast Health Clinic as a Practice Nurse and specialize in Diabetes education. I have been part of the Te Uku school board since 2017. I really enjoy being part of the board and having a better understanding of our school system. Adam and I have thrived on being a part of our school and larger community. I am excited to continue the progress of our outdoor education curriculum and supporting the modern learning environment.

Megan Wood

Parent Representative elected to the Board in 2019

Kia ora

Ko Karioi te maunga

Ko Whaingaroa te awa

Ko Ellen Lewis te waka

Ko McLeod toku iwi

Ko Wood toku hapu

No Raglan ahau

Ko Jenny McLeod raua ko Andrew McLeod oku matua

Ko Megan Wood toku ingoa

I have lived in Raglan with my husband Brett since 2005. My children Ava and Emmett were born in Raglan and both attend Te Uku School. I am an Environmental Engineer with my own consultancy Wainui Consulting Limited. I joined the Te Uku School Board of Trustees in 2018 and am really enjoying learning more about how much effort goes in to expanding the hearts and minds of the students at Te Uku School, and participating in the stewardship of this learning environment. It is a privilege to be on the Board of Trustees and to be involved in the learning and growing that happens at Te Uku School and to see all our children flourishing into lifelong learners.

Clare Lempriere

Parent Representative elected to the Board in 2019

Our family moved to Te Uku in January 2019 and we love being part of a close rural community.

My husband and I are both self employed and also run a dry stock farm close by.

Our son Zac, is currently in Year 4 and we have had the pleasure of seeing him thrive within this fantastic school environment.

I am very happy to have been given the opportunity to support our awesome school, community, our teachers, parents and the children and look forward to the next few years on the board.

Board Members