Masterton Intermediate School

Russell Thompson

Principal

As the tumuaki here at Masterton Intermediate since July, 2014, I feel extremely proud of the huge range of learning opportunities that our dedicated staff offer to our many enthusiastic students.

Olivia Geange

Deputy Principal

Born and bred in the Wairarapa, I spent a number of years teaching in the Wairarapa, including teaching here at MIS in the early stages of my career before heading overseas to teach in the UK where I lived for six years.

Beth Woodward

Deputy Principal

Originally from Wellington I have had a varied teaching career with positions in New Zealand then London, Saudi Arabia and China.

Adriaan Botha

Room 3 teacher

Kia ora koutou katoa.

Alex Sheldon

Room 4 teacher & Waiohine Team Leader

Rebecca Warren

Room 5 teacher

I love being a part of the MIS community!

David Johnston

Room 6 teacher

Annyeonghaseyo (안녕하세요).

Jenny Stevens

Room 7 teacher

I moved from South Africa feeling that I was being ‘called’ to come and teach in New Zealand.

Colin Mann

Room 8 teacher

It's great to be part of such a dynamic team.

Morgan Bunny

Room 9 teacher and Waingawa Team Leader

I was born and raised in the Manawatu.

Michael O'Farrell

Room 10 teacher

I was born in Masterton but raised in rural Central Hawkes Bay.

Juliet Stewart

Room 11 teacher

I have been teaching here at MIS since 2002.

Judy Dreadon

Room 12 teacher

Born and Bred a Hawkes Bay girl, I attended St Matthews during my teenage years, so being able to return to the Wairarapa 5 years ago was a bonus especially as it enabled me to be closer to my three grandchildren or 'G’s as I call them.

Raegan McGregor

Room 13 teacher and Waipoua Team Leader

I grew up in Carterton with my Mum, Dad and two older sisters on a dairy farm.

Richard Lennox

Room 14 teacher

I was born and grew up in the Waikato before getting involved in broadcasting in Hamilton and spending time in Christchurch studying.

Jacqui Malcolm

Room 15 teacher

I was raised in Christchurch and the lower South Island.

Kate Hamill

Room 16 teacher

What I love best about teaching is seeing those light bulb moments that kids have.

Raana Campbell

Room 16 teacher

Kia ora.

Suz Hayman

Room 17 teacher

I was born and raised in Pirinoa and am proud to call the wonderful Wairarapa home.

Niheta Veale

Room 18 teacher and Kaituna Team Leader

I had a fairly nomadic upbringing; born in Rotorua, moved to Dunedin, Petone, Island Bay, and Masterton for my schooling.

Barbara Morgan

Science Teacher

I was born and raised in London and am a single parent with four children and four grandchildren.

Mike Smellie

Cooking teacher

I was fortunate to get a teaching position at MIS in 2016 and I really enjoy teaching here.

Rick Luff

Design Technology teacher

Another local born and raised in Masterton.

Maggie Jeffries

Music teacher & Ruamahanga team leader

I was born in the Wairarapa and, after living in Wellington for 25 years, returned here and now we live on a rural property up the Waingawa valley in the foothills of the Tararuas filled with native plants, chooks, ducks, cats, and dog.