Katie Wallace - Room 3
Year 5 & 6 Teacher & Team Leader
Year 5 & 6 Teacher & Team Leader
Year 5 & 6 Teacher
Kia ora koutou katoa,
I’m very excited to be joining the team here at OPS. I love being a teacher and collaborating with tamariki and their whānau. I’ve been teaching for 15 years, and have experience teaching a range of different year levels (Y3/4, Y5/6, and Y7/8).
I was born and raised in Kirikiriroa (Hamilton), and moved to Mount Maunganui with my husband, Jason, at the end of 2019. We love it here, and have enjoyed everything the Bay of Plenty has to offer.
In my valuable spare time, I love going to the beach and swimming, eating good food, playing hockey, and catching up with mates. However, my favourite weekends are the rare ones where I get to see my sister and my baby nephews who live in Hamilton.
I am passionate about Te Āo Māori, and continue to develop my own knowledge to effectively incorporate it into our classroom.
My favourite curriculum areas are Math, PE, Music, and Art. I also place a lot of importance on Hauora (our well-being) and strive to create a learning environment where our tamariki can be happy, feel safe, and learn!
Year 5 & 6 Teacher
Kia ora koutou kātoa
I feel very privileged to begin my teaching career as the kaiakō of Room 2 at Ōtūmoetai Primary School. This is my third year at OPS. I was born in Tauranga Moana and have attended the local schools within the cluster region.
In my spare time, you will find me playing tennis or netball, being an avid rugby supporter and spending quality time with my whānau and friends.
I am passionate about creating a classroom environment where students are eager to learn and are able to strive towards their full potential.
I look forward to meeting the students, parents and caregivers of the school's wider community.
Ngā mihi nui kī a koutou.
Year 5 & 6 Teacher
Year 5 & 6 Teacher
Year 5 & 6 Teacher
Kia ora koutou,
I have been teaching since 2009 throughout New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Fortunately, I have spent the last two years enjoying time with my baby girl and I am excited to be returning to the Weka Team this year.
Travelling is a passion of mine and I have spent a number of years exploring many countries around the world.
In my spare time I enjoy CrossFit, fishing, and hiking.
My goal as a teacher is to inspire lifelong learners to reach their full potential in a positive and stimulating learning environment.
Mauri ora,
Jane Foster
Year 5 & 6 Teacher
This will be my sixth year teaching at the wonderful Ōtūmoetai Primary School. Before teaching in Tauranga, I taught in Whakatane at Awakeri Primary School (Full Primary) for five years, teaching from Year 0-1 to Year 7/8. I am currently teaching in Room 24 with an amazing group of Year 5/6 students. I really enjoy working with this age group. Two of my favourite subjects to teach are Writing and Dance. In my spare time I enjoy netball, swimming, volleyball, and dancing.