Staff

DEBBIE STANGER
Tumuaki – Principal
debbie.stanger@fairhall.school.nz

Kia ora, I’m Debbie Stanger, Tumuaki | Principal at Fairhall School.

I am committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all feel a sense of value and belonging. Developing relationships and getting to know children, staff, whānau, and the wider community is my focus.

When I’m not at school, I enjoy relaxing at home with my whānau and catching up with friends.

CARLY BARNES
Tumuaki Tuarua – Deputy Principal & Gold Team Leader
Teacher Y7-8 Te Rūma Nīkau
carly@fairhall.school.nz

Kia ora koutou. Ko Carly Barnes toku ingoa. I am leading our senior team and am Tumuaki Tuarua (Deputy Principal) at Fairhall School. 

I am passionate about creating a welcoming environment where students have the opportunity to develop a range of skills that will prepare them for our ever-changing world. 

In my spare time, my toddler keeps me very busy. Our whānau enjoy socialising, taking trips in Te Tai Ihu and walking our energetic dogs.

KATIE BRADLEY
Tumuaki Tuarua – Blue Team Leader
Teacher NE-Y1 Te Rūma Pōhutukawa – Blue Team
katie@fairhall.school.nz

Kia ora e te whānau, I’m Katie Bradley. I teach in our new entrant room, te Rūma Pōhutukawa. I lead our junior team.

I feel very lucky to teach our new entrants and strive to ensure all tamariki have a positive start to school, developing the fundamental skills needed to be an engaged and happy learner.

Outside of school, I like to keep active through sports and getting out and about in our beautiful region. My family keeps me busy with their various sports too.

RACHEL O’SHEA
Teacher Y1 Te Rūma Harakeke- Blue Team
rachel@fairhall.school.nz

Kia ora koutou

Ko Rachel tōku ingoa. I am part of the Blue team here at Fairhall School.

I enjoy working alongside others to support learning and growth. I believe it is important to recognise a range of perspectives and to acknowledge the aspirations and goals that people hold. I am interested in focusing on the strengths and insights we all bring and working together in positive ways.

Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu.
Adorn the bird with feathers so it may fly

LIBBY TIMMS
Teacher Y2-3 Te Rūma Kauri & NE-Y1 Te Rūma Rimu – Blue Team
libby@fairhall.school.nz

Kia ora e te whānau. Ko Libby tōku ingoa.
I am very fortunate to be the teacher in Kauri for Term 1, before preparing to warmly welcome our newest students to school in Term 2. At that time, you will find me in Te Rūma Rīmu, working alongside our New Entrants.

I am passionate about building strong, trusting relationships with children and their whānau, as I believe these connections are key to a positive and successful transition to school.

Evey Hyndman
Teacher Y2-3 Te Rūma Kauri – Blue Team
evey@fairhall.school.nz

Eyey will join Fairhall School in Term 2, 2026.

CANDICE WOODS
Teacher Y2-3 Te Rūma Tōtara – Blue Team
candice@fairhall.school.nz

Kia ora koutou

Ko Candice tōku ingoa. I am a Year 2/3 teacher this year in the amazing Tōtara classroom.

I am committed to providing quality education for all our tamariki (children). I believe in empowering students with the necessary tools to become confident, enthusiastic, and curious lifelong learners, and I recognise that every child has a unique strength that contributes positively to the learning environment. Working with whānua is key and helps us be a strong school community. 

He waka eke noa – We are all in this canoe together.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring our beautiful local region.

MICHAEL STRINGER
Teacher Y4-5 Te Rūma Kōwhai – Gold Team
michael@fairhall.school.nz

Tēnā koutou e te whānau, ko Michael tōku ingoa, he kaiako ahau o te Rūma Kōwhai.

I always strive to make a positive difference, instil a lifelong love for learning within all ākonga, and create a culture where all ākonga and their whānau have a strong sense of belonging.

Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti arahia ō tātou mahi | Let the uniqueness of the child guide our work.

NICOLE JONES
Teacher Y5-6 Te Rūma Horoeka – Gold Team
nicole@fairhall.school.nz

Kia ora e te whānau, I’m Nic. I am the Horoeka Homeroom Teacher and the Core Learning Teacher for our Year 5 Tamariki.

I have taught in schools across New Zealand, Australia, and the Middle East, and I love working with children of all ages and cultures. I enjoy getting to know each learner’s personality and supporting them to reach their potential, while fostering a genuine love of learning and valuing a balanced education.

Outside the classroom, you’ll find me adventuring with my daughter, at the gym, up the Wither Hills, dancing, writing, or planning my next travel experience.

LENA BLANKE ROBINSON
Teacher Y7-8 Te Rūma Nīkau – Gold Team
lena@fairhall.school.nz

Kia ora e te whānau o Fairhall Kura, tēnā koutou katoa. Ko Lena Blanke-Robinson tōku ingoa. 

I feel very fortunate to be teaching our Year 7–8 ākonga at Fairhall School. I am passionate about creating a positive, inclusive classroom where students feel confident to be themselves, take on challenges, and grow as independent learners. Building strong relationships with students and whānau is really important to me, and I love seeing young people develop resilience, curiosity, and pride in their achievements. 

Outside of school, I’m a busy mum of three young kids, so life is wonderfully full! As a family, we love being active and spending time outdoors—whether that is heading to the beach, exploring local tracks, or getting involved in sports.

PENNY ROLLINSON
Teacher Y6 am, & Y7-8 pm M-Th – Gold Team
penny@fairhall.school.nz

Kia ora e te whānau, ko Penny tōku ingoa.

I love working with ākonga of all ages; guiding them towards finding their full potential in whatever niche that may be for them, and becoming empathetic, critically thinking, contributing citizens who leave people and places better than they found them.

Outside of work, I am turning 5 bare acres into a garden paradise, and take full advantage of all the fabulous sunshine and outdoor spaces Marlborough has to offer.

KIRSTEN BURNS
Literacy Support & Mathematics Support Release
kirsten@fairhall.school.nz

Kia ora e te whānau, I’m Kirsten Burns, and I support literacy at Fairhall School. I am passionate about making a difference and enabling students to become independent and confident learners.

Outside of school, I enjoy walking, gardening, and spending time with my whānau.

Zoe Rudd
Release Teacher
zoe@fairhall.school.nz

Zoe began in Term 1 as a Release Teacher in our New Entrant Room.

Elyse Nicholas
Release Teacher
elyse@fairhall.school.nz

Elyse joins us from Term 2 as a Release Teacher.

OLIVIA MACDONALD
Classroom Release Teacher
olivia@fairhall.school.nz

Olivia temporarily takes on the Classroom Release Position in Term 1, 2026, before going on Maternity Leave from Term 2, 2026.

Sandra van Hensbergen
Office Administrator
office@fairhall.school.nz

Sandra coordinates the many and varied things that happen in the office area.

Shona Binnington
Support Staff – Office Support & Resourcing

Shona supports in the office and resource area.

KERYN WOOD
Support Staff – Learning Assistant & Caretaker

Keryn supports in classrooms across the school. She also keeps the grounds and building looking great, and fixes anything that needs attention.