Staff

About Me

Kia ora I am Candace and I moved to NZ from India quite a few years ago. I have been at MBS for just over 10 years starting as a Teacher Aide and then as the school admin. I have history with MBS as my husband and both my children schooled here. I work as the Office/IT Manager and I value my interactions with the children and the staff. I am passionate about my job at MBS and I love the fact that no two days are ever the same.

E: candacen@mangerebridge.school.nz

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My name is Colleen Gleeson. My role is as a learning support and part time office support at Mangere Bridge school.My family have all attended this school. I live in the area and love the diversity of this community. During my time at Mangere Bridge I have seen many changes which has led to the wonderful environment which I now work in. Students learning is a high priority to me.

E: colleeng@mangerebridge.school.nz

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As the MBS Counsellor my role is to build rapport with whanau and receive permission from caregivers so I can form a nurturing relationship with the children to listen and provide counselling support. I also work alongside professionals within the school at the Help Hui. As a team we contribute to the best outcome for the child. I also have a Teacher Aide role at MBS where I provide learning support for a wide range of children. I am also a casual crisis counsellor for an organisation called HELP. I am approachable so please contact me if you have any relevant questions or concerns.

E: elainar@mangerebridge.school.nz

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Kia ora, my name is Jasmine Hughes, I was born in Fiji and have lived in Aotearoa for over 40 years. I have worked in our school for the past 7 years as part of the learning support team and have recently completed my Level 4 Certificate in Education Support. I am passionate about and dedicated to student success and always aim to make the support I provide to our tamariki both enjoyable and stimulating.

E: jasmineh@mangerebridge.school.nz

About Me

I enjoy supporting children in their learning by helping them with their reading, writing, and math. I also work with children who need help with their speech language support and high behavior needs. Also supporting our teacher's. I love watching our tamariki learn and grow in our supportive amazing school. I enjoy being a part of our community.

E: samanthav@mangerebridge.school.nz

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Kia Orana, my name is Nicole Pulepule and I am a teacher aide here at MBS. I love being a part of our children's learning journey and look forward to working alongside you to help ensure our children have the best learning experience possible.Proverbs 22:6 Teach your child in the way they should go, and when they are old they will not part from it.

E: nicolep@mangerbridge.school.nz

About Me

My name is Vaotane Filemoni and I am an learning support staff/teacher aide l. What I love about Mangere bridge school is that it's diverse in different cultures, very inclusive and supportive towards their children's learning. My interest are ballroom dancing and sports ( Physical Disability rugby league, athletics)

E: vaf@mangerebridge.school.nz

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I am Fatima Zahid and I feel very happy and excited to be working as a Learning Support Coordinator for Te iti Kahurangi Kahui Ako. I am based at Mangere Bridge School but I work across multiple schools in the Kahui Ako: Mangere Bridge School, Waterlea Primary School, Oranga Primary School, Onehunga Primary School, St Joseph School and Te Papapa School. My aim is to continue to create success stories for our learners in the Te iti Kahurangi Kahui Ako.

I am a passionate leader with a high level of motivation for achieving the best education outcomes for all students and strongly believe that education is the key to shaping an efficacious future for our children. I take responsibility and pride to stay up to date with the current research and evidence-based education practices and have been connected to the New Zealand Education System for two decades including 15 years of experience in teaching, learning and education leadership. My teaching and learning qualifications are from The University of Auckland and I had a background in Psychology prior to starting my career in teaching. In addition to years of experience of working in multicultural schools across Auckland I have cherished many leadership roles, responsibilities and participated in many successful projects in different schools in New Zealand. I also took part in global professional development and Education study tours in Australia, Singapore and Malaysia.

Teaching and learning is my passion. I am the mother of three children. Outside work I love spending time with my family, walking on the beach, enjoying long drives, traveling to different countries, shopping, painting New Zealand landscapes, cooking cuisines from different cultures and reading about current research and teaching practices. It is my privilege to have the opportunity to make a positive difference to children’s holistic development. Come and see me, I will be very happy to meet you.

E: fatimaz@mangerebridge.school,nz

About Me

Greetings all
I am Barbara Woods and I am currently a Learning Supprt Coordinator for the Iti Kahurangi
Kahui Ako. I work across schools, mostly in Mangere Bridge, Waterlea and Oranga. My
host school is Mangere Bridge.
This is a new role with a lot of new learning over the past 3years.
I really enjoy working in different schools and meeting new people, big and small.
I have three grown up children, one of which is also in education. I love reading and have
developed some expertise over the years in literacy and inquiry learning.
I do enjoy shopping and travel especially when the two go together. I love spending time
with my family and have one granddaughter who lives in Los Angeles.
I am a keen snow skier but also love the beach having been raised in the winterless north.
I also enjoy my two Birman cats named Mac and Beth.

E: barbaraw@mangerebridge.school.nz

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Kia Ora, My name is Ann Keesing. I am the Speech Language Therapist that works one day a week at Mangere Bridge School providing support since 2011. I love being a part of this caring school community, seeing students' communication skills develop and flourish. ‘He Tangata, he tangata, he tangata’

E: annk@mangerebridge,school.nz

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E: waynea@mangerebridge.school.nz

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E: roses@mangerebridge.school.nz

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My name is Arwa, and I am originally from Syria. I have a honors degree in applied maths from the University of Auckland. I worked as an academic advisor in the Saudi Arabia cultural mission for over four years.

E: arwaa@mangerebridge.school.nz

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E: tyssabellet@mangerebridge.school.nz

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Ko Maungapoohatu taku maunga.
Ko Tauranga taku awa.
Ko Te MaaPou taku marae.
Ko Tamakaimoana taku hapuu.
Ko Ngai Tuuhoe taku iwi.
Ko Mereana Teka taku ingoa.

E: mereanat@mangerebridge.school.nz

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E: leleigat@mangerebridge.school.nz

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E: paulk@mangerebridge.school.nz