Ko Kirsten Drummond tooku ingoa
Ko Karen tooku mama
Ko Brian tooku papa
Ko Elliot tooku tane
Ko Khloe raua ko Ava aku tamahine
Kei Te Kauwhata ahau e noho ana

Kia ora, I'm Kirsten Drummond. I am originally from South Africa and I moved to New Zealand in 2010 with my partner. I moved To Te Kauwhata with my husband Elliot, and my 2 daughters Khloe and Ava in 2018. I’m thankful to be part of this wonderful community, where we come together to build a caring and inspiring space for everyone. I am looking forward to 2024, as I learn alongside my tamariki as we embark on our school journey together.

Ko Pukekohe toku maunga
Ko Waikato te awa
No Pukekohe ahau
Ko Te Kauwhata Primary toku kura
Ko Mitchell toku whanau
Ko Anne toku ingoa

Kia ora, my name is Anne. Pukekohe is my home. I really enjoy gardening, spending time with my family and travelling.

I tipu ake au ki Te Kauwhata

E noho ana au ki Te Kauwhata

Ko Imogen Whitaker tooku ingoa

Kia ora koutou. My name is Imogen. I was born and raised in Te Kauwhata, even attending Te Kauwhata Primary myself. I’m in my second year of teaching, working with Year 1 and 2 tamariki.

Nō Inia ki te raki ahau.
Ko Darshan tōku pāpā.
Ko Charanjeet tōku māmā.
Ko Gurinder taku tāne.
Ko Sonmeek taku tama.
Kei Te Kauwhata e noho ana ināianei.
Ko Harjeet tōku ingoa.

Kia ora, my name is Harjeet. I am originally from Northern India and moved to New Zealand in 2012. My husband, Gurinder, and I have a son who also attends TKP. We lived in South Auckland before moving to Te Kauwhata in 2020.

I began my teaching journey at TKP in 2021 and currently teach Year 2 students in Room 4. I am committed to providing a high-quality, inclusive learning environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of all tamariki.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my whānau and value building strong connections within our school community. I look forward to working alongside whānau to foster the growth and learning journey of all tamariki.

I tipu ake au ki Waerenga.
E noho ana au ki Te Kauwhata.
Ko Keri Whitaker tooku ingoa.

Kia ora koutou. My name is Keri Whitaker, and I am a local through and through. Having grown up on a farm in Waerenga and now living in Te Kauwhata with my husband and two grown up children, this community holds a very special place in my heart. I joined the TKP teaching team in 2025 after many rewarding years in Early Childhood Education. My background in ECE gives me a unique understanding of the foundational years, and I am passionate about supporting our Tamariki as they transition into their school journey. I value the strong community ties that make our school so special and I look forward to the opportunity to work alongside you and your children.

Ko Terry Kung tōku ingoa.
I tipu ake au ki Hamilton.
E noho ana au ki Hamilton.

Kia ora, my name is Terry Kung. I am proud to be part of our school community and to support our tamariki in their learning journey. I am passionate about creating a positive, inclusive classroom where students feel confident, supported, and encouraged to do their best. I look forward to working alongside whānau to help our learners grow and succeed.

Ko Te Kauwhata taku kaainga noho
Ko Gavin tooku hoa taane
Ko Hayley raaua Blake taaku tamaahine
Ko Ryder tooku tama
Ko Stephanie tooku ingoa

Kia ora!

My name is Stephanie and I am teaching Yr3 in Room 13A this year, I am also Team Leader for our Yr2-3 team.
I have 3 children, Hayley, Blake, and Ryder, and my eldest attends school here at TKP.
I have been working at TKP since 2017 and have lived around the area since 2011, finally moving into town in 2021.
I love working at TKP and I look forward to working with you and your tamariki over the year ahead :)