Staff

At St Leo’s we pride ourselves on our high academic achievement and happy students.  This is in no small part due to our fantastic staff and dedicated teachers. 

THE TEACHING STAFF

Meet the teaching staff at St Leo's Catholic School 

Mary Kedzlie M.TchLn, B.Ed, Dip.Tchg, TTC            Principal

  principal@stleosschool.co.nz

I have been principal at St. Leo's since July 2004 and can honestly say that it is a privilege to be the lead learner of this very special school.  In 2008 I was conferred with my masters qualification having researched the Reggio Emilia approach to learning.  This gave me a great opportunity to see how Reggio Emilia fits so well with the Catholic Character of our school.

In my spare time I try keep in touch with family and I love doing so down at my bach in the Coromandel.  I am working hard at improving my golf and I also enjoy travelling to new places in both New Zealand and overseas.

Jane Pryor Dip. Tchg   St Catherine’s Room (NE/Y1)                                                                 Lead teacher: Maths

  jpryor@stleosschool.co.nz

I have lived in Devonport for 16 years and have raised my 4 children here.  I love our village of Devonport passionately!  I am a keen advocate for enviroschools and lead this initiative within the school.  I teach new entrants and year 1's at St Leo's and really believe that these first few years lay the foundation for learning in the years to come.

Adrienne Williams   Dip. Tchg                St. Lukes Room (Y2)      

awilliams@stleosschool.co.nz

I have a great love for St Leos - not only have I taught  in the junior school for the last 13 years but all my 3 (now grown up!) children went to school here.  I am a real fan of the Reggio Emilia approach and take great pleasure discovering the special talents of every child in my classroom.  Out of school I am a keen fitness fanatic and also enjoy going for walks up Mt Victoria with my dog, Toby.

Mary Anne Frazerhurst TTC         St. Patricks' Room(Y3/4)                                                                  Deputy Principal

  mfrazerhurst@stleosschool.co.nz

I’m Mary Anne Frazerhurst.  I’m the D.P. and at present I am teaching a Y3/4 class in St Patrick’s room.

I am married with 3 grown up children and 6 (soon to be 7) grandchildren. I grew up in Dunedin and  since leaving there  I have lived and worked in many towns and cities around N.Z.  I think St Leo’s is a great school and I really enjoy teaching there.

Maxine Cunliffe MA, Dip. Tchg     St. Dominics' Room (Y4/5)                                                             Director of Religious Studies

  mcunliffe@stleosschool.co.nz

I taught in the UK for 15 years before moving to New Zealand 7 years ago with my husband and two girls, both of whom have been through St Leo's.    I have a degree in music and a masters in French and media and my passion outside of school is playing in orchestras.  Our family have loved the move to Devonport and I have found St Leo's a wonderful school to teach at.

Mrs Amanda Pasley Dip. Tchg     St Francis' Room (Y5/6)     Lead Teacher: Literacy & Curriculum

  apasley@stleosschool.co.nz

I am Amanda Pasley.  I am married with three children, my youngest attending St Leos's school and we have an adorable spoodle.
I have a Diploma and Certificate of Teaching and am also trained as a Reading Recovery teacher.  Currently I am completing my Bachelor of Education specialising in teaching and learning to play the ukelele. I am passionate about the use of solo taxonomy in the classroom as I believe it enhances the ability for students to be reflective about their learning.

Mrs Julie Brewis TTC        Part time and release teacher

I have had the pleasure of working part time at St. Leo's for the past five years. I have enjoyed working with the chldren and getting to know the many families over this period. Prior to having my two sons (one at Westlake, the other a Y6 at Birkenhead) I was Assistant Principal at Coatsville Primary. Since then I have worked in a number of schools on the North Shore as part-time and relief teacher. I have an interest in both sport and art and am lucky to be able to persue my art interests while in classes across the school.

THE SUPPORT STAFF

Meet our wonderful support staff

Mrs Jacquee Pedrick - Office Administrator

office@stleosschool.co.nz

I am the School Administrator at St Leo’s and have been working at the school since 2007. Most of my working life I have been involved in the education system.  I am married with two grown up children and five grandchildren. 

Mrs Renee Mossman - Teacher Aide

I have been a teacher aide for 11 years – 6 of those at St Leo's School.  I work with children in many different areas of the school.  I also help out in the office.  My passion is to help children who are struggling to reach their potential.

I have two children, a son 24 and a daughter 22 who have both just finished university in the last year.   In my spare time I enjoy watching sport, crocheting and spending time with my children and their partners.  

Ms Janine Gordon - Teacher Aide

My name is Janine Gordon.  I am a teacher aide.  I have been with St Leo's for three years.  I have a great passion for teaching children with learning disabilities and strive to create a fun-loving, happy environment in which for them to learn.

Mrs Mary Lyttleton - Teacher Aide

My name is Mary Lyttelton. I am married to Owen and have two grown up children.

I was born and raised in Devonport and have lived here all my life enjoying everything that this unique suburb offers.  I attended St Leos as a child, as have my two children.  I am passionate about the warm and caring ambience of St Leos and the nurturing of the children which is fostered as a result of its small size.
 
When not at St. Leos, I enjoy walking the dog around Devonport, crosswords etc. and a variety of arts and crafts. 

Mr Tima Moata'ane  -  School Caretaker/Cleaner

Malo e lelei! I was born in Tonga and have been living in New Zeland for nearly 20 years now. I have been caretaker at St. Leo's for just over five years. I am married to Tangi and we have seven children. The oldest six have all been to St. Leo's with one now at Rosmini and one at Carmel. My youngest will start school in 2012. I try to keep fit with with running and rugby and I am very proud of my vege garden!