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International Staff

Mrs Lynn Nicholls:  Director
B.Ed (Tchg with Distinction), Post Grad. Dip Second Language Teaching

Lynn has been working on the Bethlehem Campus for 8 years and has a wealth of experience in the international field.  She has travelled extensively and is familiar with the education systems of many countries.  As the Director of International, it is Lynn's desire to provide our students with a caring, supportive and disciplined learning environment where they will receive a well rounded education.

Mrs Ngaire Reimers:  Student Services Co-ordinator

Ngaire has worked in the International Department for over 10 years and plays a very integral part of our team.  She arranges student travel, helps students with their banking requirements, arranges doctor, dentist and optometrist appointments, and also helps make insurance claims.  Ngaire also offers support with the pastoral care of our students.

Ms Loretta McCready:  Homestay Co-ordinator

Loretta has the job of overseeing the needs and requirements of our international students within their host family.  This is a very important service which the school provides.  Loretta interviews each family to ensure that each student placed within their care, will enjoy the experience of living in New Zealand and places students in families that will look after the student as though they were their own.

Mrs Del Miller:  Director's Assistant

Del is part of the administration team and provides support both to the Director, Teachers and other staff.  She looks after the enrolment process, immigration procedures, insurance, timetables etc.  Del is available to answer queries from students, teachers, parents and/or agents.

Mrs Esther Blears:  Academic Dean
BA (Hons),Post Grad. Sec Education in German & English, Post Grad. TESOL

Esther organises and monitors the students' academic programmes.  She is also one of our ESOL teachers for Years 12 & 13.  She prepares our mainstream students for University Entrance.  Esther also has extra tuition classes for those students wishing to sit IELTS.