“I have been teaching in Taranaki for over 20 years and still find great joy in helping children to learn new things. I am an active member of Belmont Church where my family and I attend regularly. ‘Christ is the centre of everything we do’ is at the core of our school and of my personal life. This school is a wonderful place to be a part of and know that the children are getting Christ centred learning in everything we do!”

Contact: <principal@hawerachristian.school.nz>

“I live in South Taranaki with my husband and am a junior teacher in Room 4. My interests include literacy, art, gymnastics, and environmental issues. I began teaching in Auckland with Year 6 and Year 3, then moved to the U.K. for supply teaching and a Year 1 position south of London. We settled in Taranaki in 2002. I also taught at Matapu School in various roles and held temporary positions at Normanby School. I feel blessed to use my teaching skills in a supportive Christian environment.”

Contact: <jenny@hawerachristian.school.nz>

“I started working for Belmont Christian Academy (now Hawera Christian School) as the Principal’s Secretary on the 30th March 2009.  I have been in this position for over 15 years.”

Contact: <office@hawerachristian.school.nz>

“I received my Bachelor of Education (Primary) from Massey University College of Education in 2000. I taught at Waverley Primary School and Carlton School in Wanganui before taking time off to have our children, Alex and Emma. I returned to relief teaching in 2008 and relieved at a number of schools in Wanganui before moving to Hawera in 2012. I continued relief teaching until taking up the position as Principal Release at Hawera Christian School in Term 3 2016. I am grateful for the opportunity to teach at this lovely school.”

Contact: <release@hawerachristian.school.nz>

Olya Bartlett
TA/Librarian

“I hold a teacher’s degree from a Russian University. I joined Hawera Christian School as a teacher aide in 2010. Since then I finished a one year certificate course in Teacher Aiding and my role at school broadened in many different ways. In my spare time I like to volunteer at my local church and enjoy good books, crafts, and spending time with my family.”

Contact: <library@hawerachristian.school.nz>

Dani Billing
Room 3 teacher

“I’m excited to be stepping into my new role as a teacher at Hawera Christian School. My love for Yeshua (Jesus) is at the heart of who I am, shaping how I teach and interact with each child. I hold a Bachelor of Education (Primary) from Bethlehem Tertiary Institute and bring over ten years of experience working with children in various roles. I’m passionate about creating a warm, structured environment where students feel valued, supported, and enjoy their learning journey as fellow image bearers (Genesis 1:27). Outside the classroom, I enjoy sharing the Gospel, spending time outdoors, woodworking, and learning to play music.”

Contact: <dani@hawerachristian.school.nz>