Mangere College Magazine 2017

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KYLA MATATAHI
Kyla joined our English Department in Term 1 from Macleans College where she taught for a
number of years. She is enjoying being back at Mangere College after being a student teacher here
14 years ago.
EMMA MCCOSH
Emma is teaching in the Mathematics and PE Departments. Her last job was at Hume Central
College in Melbourne. She loves following any sports and has introduced AFL into Mangere College.
She is loving her time so far and began her role in Term 1.
TARYN SLEE
Taryn is teaching in the PE and Languages Departments and began at Mangere College in Term 1.
Her previous position was at Glenfield College. She enjoys the friendly and respectful environment at
Mangere College, as well as being involved in co-curricular activities.
DEB WARD
Deb is one of our new Deputy Principals. She has spent the last 10 Years at Epsom Girls Grammar
School. Deb grew up in American Samoa and Hong Kong. She has enjoyed the great attitude and
respect demonstrated by students. Deb began her role in Term 1.
KEREHI WARWICK
Kerehi is teaching Te Reo Maori and is in her first year of teaching. She is passionate about her
culture and is working towards revitalising Te Reo Maori within the school.
KEIR WHIPP
Keir is our other new Deputy Principal. He comes to us from Aorere College where he was Head of
the English Department. He is enjoying establishing strong relationships with students and staff.
BERNADETTE ARSECULARATNE
Bernadette has joined our Mathematics Department having previously taught at Southern Cross
Campus. She has enjoyed the warm and welcoming nature of our students and staff.
ROWENA O’NEIL
Rowena is the new Operations Manager at Mangere College. Before coming here, she worked at New
Zealand Post as the Northern Regional Delivery Business Manager. Rowena’s weekends are consumed
with family first, rugby and motor bike riding. She enjoys the positive atmosphere of MC.
PARWATI REDDY
Parwati joins Mangere College as the new Accounting and Commerce teacher. She has previously
worked at Auckland Girls Grammar, One Tree Hill College, and Papatoetoe High School.
Parwati enjoys movies, music, gardening, and cooking. She also has an interest in her local community.
MELISSA TUALAULELEI
Melissa has recently joined the PE Department and teaches Health and Physical Education. She is a
first-year teacher and has been studying teaching at Auckland University. Melissa spends a lot of time
with family when she isn’t teaching at Mangere College and is also a Sunday School teacher.
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