Principal - Debra Peck
Debra Peck has been an innovative teacher, manager and principal in her journey through education. She has been the leader of Riverdale School for 17 years and for four years has been part of the New Zealand Principals Federation, which is elected by her peers. An active member of the Manawatu Principals Association, Debra’s passion is in the area of people where she leads her staff to become effective teachers and leaders.
Debra has led the charge with modern learning and has developed Riverdale School into a Innovative Learning Environment where you will find teachers and students with 21st Century skills and attitudes. Everyday, in every way, Debra is helping each child to reach their potential - this is what makes Riverdale School such a great place to be.
Ariki Piringatahi
Ariki Piringatahi at Riverdale School consists of Debra Peck our principal and the two Deputy Principals; Jared Bron oversees the Year 4-6 area and Selina McCallum oversees the Year 1-3. Each of the team has shared leadership and responsibilities in most areas of the school.
Kahui Piringatahi
The Kahui Piringatahi; Sarah Best, Janine McIntyre, Jo Lunn and Christina Hobbs. The leadership team at Riverdale School are 'in class teachers' responsible for classroom routines, child well being and team organisation. It is part of our vision to help create an environment in which every staff member has the ability to grow as a leader and lead in their areas of strength/passions.
Teaching Teams
Piako Tahi
Cecilia Chavez Hannah Carter
Piako Rua Rata
Christina Hobbs Hannah Pedersen
Piako Rua Rimu
Sarah Best Samanatha Stratford
Pae Ake
Kerry Bradshaw Sarah Ruawai Travis Pike
Poutama
Jo Lunn Tash Whitta Joshua Lion
Pounamu Atawhai
Janine Mcintyre Nic Carter Mel Mabey (Year 4) Josie Carson
Teacher Aides
Lynne Mudge Kelly Chrystal Pieta Higginson Karina McHardy Maryanne Smith
Maddie Speirs Megan Murphy Lynette Kenyon
Amorangi
Administration
Tracey Phillips Kerry Brown
Caretaker
Rachael Hehir
Cleaners
Maryanne Smith
Teacher Contacts
Piako Tahi
Mrs Lauren Pyle This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mrs Cecilia Chavez This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mrs Sarah Ruawai This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Piako Rua
Mrs Christina Hobbs (Team Leader) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mr Travis Pike This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mrs Hannah Pedersen This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pae Ake
Mrs Sarah Best (Team Leader) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mrs Kerry Bradshaw
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Mrs Samanatha Stratford This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Poutama
Mrs Jo Lunn (Team Leader) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mr Josh Lion
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Mrs Tash Whitta This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pounamu Atawhai
Mrs Janine Mcintyre (Team Leader) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mr Nic Carter
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Mrs Lynette Kenyon This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mrs Mel Mabey This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Patiki
Whaea Selina McCallum This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Digital Technologies and PE Fundamental Skills Specialist
Mr Jared Bron This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sport Administrator
Tracey Phillips This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Teacher Aides
Ms Karina Hill
Mrs Kelly Chrystal
Mrs Lynne Mudge
Ms Maryanne Smith
Administration
Office Manager: Tracey Phillips This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Office Administrator: Mrs Kerry Brown This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Caretaker
Rachael Hehir
