Support staff


  • WORKING DOG

    My Room is: School wide

    I love to get lots of pats, listen to children read me stories, do roly poly dances on the field and sleep under tables. When I’m not at school I love to swim, play hide and seek and secretly sleep on the couch when no one is looking.

  • OFFICE MANAGER

    admin@houghton.school.nz

    I have worked for over 20 years in the busy school office here at Houghton Valley School. Some of the administration jobs I do are the attendance register and communication. I deal with student injuries and illnesses, and look after the finances and payroll to keep the wheels turning in this busy environment. I live locally and enjoy travelling, walking and catching up with friends and family.

  • KAIĀWHINA/TEACHER AIDE

    kelly@houghton.school.nz

    I enjoy working with a variety of tamariki across our school. 

    Outside of school, I enjoy swimming, gardening, exploring new walks with my kurī Frankie and spending time with my whānau and friends.


  • KAIĀWHINA/TEACHER AIDE

    tanya@houghton.school.nz

    At school, it's all about the tamariki, helping them to do their absolute best!

    Outside of school, I walk alot with my two dogs and spend the rest of the time with my whanau, particularly my two mokopuna.