Methven Primary School’s leadership team consists of a principal and deputy principal. Our school is divided into three teams (Mahuri, Piwakawaka, Opuke); each with a team leader. Our enthusiastic, dedicated teachers are supported by a wonderful range of release teachers, teacher aides and support staff.
Leadership Team

Sue Furndorfler
Principal

Rosie Robinson
Deputy Principal
Mahuri (New Entrant – Year One – Year Two)

Jo Spittal
(Team Leader)
Mahuri S
New Entrant / Year 1

Erica George
Mahuri G
New Entrant / Year 1

Cheryl Isherwood
(Team Leader)
Mahuri I
Year 1 / 2

Jody Bolger
Mahuri B
Year 1 / 2
Piwakawaka (Year Three – Year Four)

Catherine Kuyf
Piwakawaka K
Year 2 / 3

Kelsie Laing
(Team Leader)
Year 3 / 4
Piwakawaka L

Adele Warburton
Piwakawaka W
Year 3 / 4
Opuke (Year Five – Year Six)

David Campbell
Opuke C
Year 5

Phoebe Todd
Opuke T
Year 5

Milly Deans
(Team Leader)
Opuke D
Year 6

Jane McCulloch
Opuke M
Year 6
Release Teachers

Jan Anderson
Release Teacher

Hannah Grant
Release Teacher

Alison Lilley
Release Teacher
Opuke Kahui Ako Appointments

Jackie Proudman
Learning Support Coordinator

Kelsie Laing
Initiative Leader
(Hauora)

Cheryl Isherwood
Initiative Leader
(Whanaungatanga)
Support Staff

Rachel Brown
Sports Coordinator
Teacher Aide

Julie Lock
Librarian
Teacher Aide

Suzi Chalke
Teacher Aide

Sue Monk
Teacher Aide

Chris Rundle
Teacher Aide
Office

Michelle Bungard
Administration Manager
International Students Coordinator

Aimee Bullivant
Office Administrator