wairoa college Board of Trustees 

My name is Kitea Tipuna, and I am the Group Manager of Community and Engagement at the Wairoa District Council.
I am born and bred in Wairoa and also have the privilege of being a former student of Wairoa College, of which I attribute much of who I am today.  I left Wairoa to attend University in Auckland and worked in Auckland for 20 years in the tertiary education sector.  My professional background is in Community Development and Strategic Planning and I have a Masters Degree and Communications. 
I am deeply appreciative of the teachers and educators who were part of my life during my time at Wairoa College and for the philosophy of hard work and vigilance that they instilled in me.
Many of the next generation of my whanau still attend Wairoa College and many more will continue to attend Wairoa College in the future.  I am committed to ensuring they have the same awesome opportunities I had when I was a student at the College and to truly understand the school’s motto, ‘Kia Mataara – Be Vigilant, Choose Wisely’ – which emphasises the key focus to provide students with the skills to make wise and positive decisions, building on a sound foundation of academic and other educational achievement.
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Kia ora koutou, my name is Denise Eaglesome-Karekare. I am Wairoa born and bred, and I have a deeply vested interest in our community and its future.
This is my second term on the board and want to continue to build strong foundations that lead to student achievement and their personal growth.
I hold a number of governance and community roles which include Deputy Mayor, Wairoa CACTUS Coordinator, Chair of Te Wairoa Tapukurau Whanui Trust and Deputy Chair of the Wairoa Young Achievers Trust, etc.
My purpose is simple – to encourage, promote and support youth in order for them to achieve their potential and to become successful and responsible adults who make positive contributions to our beautiful community.
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Hi I'm Rebecca Everson a Parent Representative on the Board of Trustees, serving my first term. 
 
Originally from the Wairarapa my family and I decided to make Wairoa our home in 2018, I love the diverse range of people in our quaint town, the unique lifestyle opportunities available to us is unlike anything else, Wairoa's a true treasure.
 
It's my privileged to assist my fellow trustees in creating an environment where our students are supported, encouraged and nourished to be the best they can be.  
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My name is Paul Hyslop and I am married to Dianne Downey.  Together we own Kopu Road Orchards, also known as “The Limery”.  I bring to the role a wide and varied back ground in business, having worked in a number of Global Companies in senior roles at either director or national sales level being responsible for large numbers of staff, fiscal management and human resources.
On the social front, I have been president of the Te Aroha Business Association, a rugby referee and have a lifelong passion with the sea including both fishing and sailing. 
On the Wairoa College Board, it will be my desire to see that good governance is being achieved, that sensible common sense decisions are being made for the benefit of both students and staff and the wider community.
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My name is Diane McCallum, and until the end of Term 1, 2019 I was Principal at Tiaho Primary School.
My work across Wairoa has given me insight into many of our Early Childhood Centres, and schools.  I have the utmost admiration for the work of our teachers and Tumuaki-Principals, in Wairoa, and see this as an opportunity for me to be able to use the knowledge and skills I have developed over the years to continue to support those that are making a difference for our learners.
I am passionate about the learning and achievement of tamariki across Wairoa – our children are the most amazing young people and deserve the best opportunities possible.  I believe that we can achieve that by working together – kura, families, whanau and community.  I am honoured to have a chance to play a role in that journey.
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My name is Dave Ryan and I am the current Staff Representative on the Board of Trustees.  This is my third term as Staff Rep.
I teach NCEA Levels 1-3 in both Geography and History and junior Social Studies.  I am the Head of the Humanities Faculty and the Year 13 Dean.
I was born and bred in Hastings and moved to Wairoa in 2012 after teaching at Rathkeale College in Masterton.  During my overseas travel I also taught in South Korea and Colombia.  I am married to Cathy.
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My name is Tamara Stewart I’m 16 years old and I was lucky enough to become the Board of Trustees Student Representative for Wairoa college. It is a huge role, but I look forward to making changes at Wairoa college to benefit all students.
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