Kia ora whanau. Ko Rod Davis taku ingoa. I have returned to this delightful school after 4 years down on the west coast of the south island. Apart from school life, I enjoy writing - my first children's book is due out this year - and I love walking, reading and laughing. I also wonder what retirement really looks like. Being around children is great for one's health so for me it is a chance to be part of their journey as they continue to  learn, create and share. My resemblance to Jason Mamoa is purely that....a resemblance.

Ma pango, ma whero ka oti te mahi
By black and by red the work is done

My name is Karen Shaw. My grandfather is originally from the Netherlands. I am fluent in Afrikaans and English. I grew up in an Afrikaans household and only started learning to speak English when I got my first teaching job  (at an English school) . It was a daunting experience. I have been teaching for 30 years. I studied at RAU- Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit now UJ. I have taught at quite a few primary schools in a variety of roles. I love teaching and believe that children that are happy at school learn best. I have been teaching in New Zealand for five years.  I moved to this beautiful country in 2020. We lived in Johannesburg, South Africa. My dad and brother still live there. I hope that in the future I will have an opportunity to go back and visit. Gary and I are the proud parents of our three children Matthew, Keegan and Caitlin. My boys are currently studying while Caitlin is in college. I love German Shepherds and generally just love animals. In South Africa we often went to the Kruger Park game reserve and did not realise how fortunate we were to see elephant herds just casually stroll past us. I am so lucky to have these memories that I can treasure forever.

Kia ora koutou i te whānau,

Ko Emma Hansen toku ingoa.

I teach in the Senior Team and am also our school’s Inclusive Education Lead, formally known as SENCO. 

Diagnosed with dyslexia at 7, I understand the struggles some students have as I 'walk their path' and always strive to put the learner first in all aspects of their development and life.  This flows into my passion for trauma informed practice and pastoral care. 

I have a son called Ryan and we are lucky enough to live at Waitarere Beach with our two beautiful dogs.

He aha mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. 

Tena koutou katoa 

Ko Hamoa te whakapaparanga mai engari 

Ko Ōtara te whenuatupu 

Ko Taitoko te kāinga 

Nō Tamaki Makaurau 

He kaiako au i Taitoko ki te tokerau 

Ko Livi Samuelu au 

Tena tātou katoa

Malo le soifua maua ma le lagi e mamā, my name is Livi Samuelu. I am a Aoteroa born Samoan. I was born in Tamaki Makaurau and grew up in South Auckland. I have been teaching now for 10 years. 5 years ago my family and I moved to Taitoko Levin and we have called it home ever since. I am passionate about children and young people. My philosophy has always been around building positive relationships with children and whānau, learning cannot take place without it. 

Fa'afetai Lava

A Little Bit About Me:

I grew up on the Kapiti Coast. I am the oldest of 5. 

I have a daughter Holly-Rose who is 2 1/2 years old, talking full sentences and runs around everywhere.

I have been married to my wife Alicia for 12 years, she is also a teacher, currently taking a year off as she is pregnant.

We have a crazy 5 year old dog Kara who is a German Shepherd & Border Collie cross, she loves chasing bubbles and sparrows. She likes to wake me up at 6 am and go running.

I have recently taken over the IT lead position within the school, helping improve the way our team and students use technology within the school more effectively, making sure everyone has the ability to use tech the way they want to.

I have published 3 books (including 1 over lockdown 2021) 

I sometimes play guitar and drums when I get time

I make "Dad Joke" videos daily on my YouTube and sometimes other things like the Pumpkin Song I have also acted on stage and in short movies from time to time.

I also enjoy playing hockey and cricket when I get spare afternoons to be out standing in a field.

Ko Mrs O (Jen) taku ingoa. I have lived locally for the past 28 years after moving from the Hutt Valley, with my husband and 3 children. I have 2 beautiful grand-daughters and love spending time with my family and extended whanau. I have been involved in Education for just over 20 years and love being a new entrants teacher. My interests include travelling, gardening, baking and supporting inline hockey teams. Nga mihi Jen.

Kia ora,

My name is Sarah Jane Samuelu. I am a mum of three crazy boys, Freddie (4), Harrison (9) and Keanu (14).

My whanau and I moved to the Horowhenua from Auckland 4 years ago and haven't looked back, we love raising our children here and enjoy the freedom it gives us.

I finished my teacher training in 2009 but took a few years off to raise my boys before beginning my career in 2015.

Both myself and my husband are teachers (our poor children) 

I am passionate about teaching in the junior school and love watching our tamariki grow through their first few years of school. 

Hi, I am Mary Francis, I live in Paraparaumu beach with my partner. I am Mum to 3 children and Nana to 6 mokos. I came to teaching later in life after having a few other successful careers.

I am committed to ensuring all tamariki in my class have a sense of belonging in an inspiring, encouraging environment. I have a great understanding that some tamariki have difficulties with social interactions, managing their emotions, trust and attachment which makes forming relationships difficult. 

I have proven myself to be flexible, adaptable and committed. 

When not in the classroom, I enjoy getting away in our motorhome and finding new trails to ride.

Hi! I'm Bruce Clark, originally from Wellington and with teaching experience in Taumarunui and the Kapiti area. After 25 years of teaching Yrs 2-5 at Levin North, I began Reading Recovery training in 2023. This year, I split my time between Reading Recovery & Early Literacy Support students and teaching STEAM activities to classes across the school. I'm interested in expanding digital learning opportunities for students, and introducing coding activities to primary-school classes. I am also an EPro8 instructor and Flippa Ball ("Water polo") coach.

Kia ora koutou/ Goedendag, my name is Andrew de Wit. I am married to Lorraine and have two adult children and one border collie dog - Marley. We are both originally from Upper Hutt where I worked as an Electrician before getting my Teaching Degree. We moved up to Levin two years ago to enjoy the space and climate and are loving exploring and finding all the great things and people up here. I have taught at a variety schools and varying roles and have a strong interest in IT/ STEAM, Environmental Education and Maths. Out of school, I’m slowly trying to learn Dutch (my parent’s language), enjoy spending time with family (although my eldest recently married an Australian and is living there!), gardening, walking Marley and trying to see as much as possible of this beautiful country. This year at North, you will see me teaching on Thursday and Friday in Room Three, Wednesdays in Room Six and in a variety of classes on Tuesday releasing teachers for planning, professional development and meetings.

Noho ora mai