Leadership Team
Warren Cook
BA, Dip Tchg
Principal PE, Mathematics, Social Studies Teacher
Warren trained and taught at several Northland schools before relocating to Auckland to be involved in the ‘Inzone Education Foundation’. Warren’s vision for children and learning is driven by his fundamental belief in maximising the wealth of opportunity that surrounds us and the possibility of personal extension that comes from life-long learning. Warren aims to inspire the youth/tamariki of today by enabling them to uncover their personal strengths, talents and goals.
Atua Asafo
B.A: Graduate Dip Tchg
Academic Manager Matai Villa English Teacher
Atua's teaching career started at Bruce McLaren Intermediate; where she spearheaded the school's first Samoan Biliterate Class for 5 years. She then taught at Lincoln Heights and was a team leader for the Samoan Bilingual Classes. Before embarking on her teaching career she worked in the telecommunications, insurance and finance sectors. Atua's passion is to guide and provide a pathway for students to walk in their ultimate purpose using their strengths and giftings. She is a proud mother of a twin boy and girl who are currently in tertiary study. Faith, whanau and aroha are her core values that drive her.
James Young
B Phys Ed, BSW, Dip Tchg
Academic Manager Pōhutukawa Technology Teacher
James has been teaching since 2012 mainly at Abundant Life School In Kaitaia where he taught all levels of PE from Yr1 through to year 13. He also taught Social Studies in the year levels of Yr9 and Yr10. His passion is to see young people develop into people that represent their families and community in a positive manner. Previous to teaching James graduated from Otago University with a Bachelor of Social work (community and family studies) and Bachelor of Physical Education (exercise prescription). He and his wife have 6 Children and 3 grandchildren. James has been involved in coaching sport and youth groups.
Julie Strang
B.Ed. Dip Tchg
Academic Manager Rimu Learning Support Manager Social Studies Teacher
Julie taught at Royal Road School for 6 years. The majority of her time there Julie taught year 7/8. Julie has a passion for sports and has been sports co-ordinating for many year. She wants her students to take risks, be resilient and passionate about learning new things. Julie wants her students to revel in their success.
Tamzin Cook
Community Liaison Manager
Tamzin has a wealth of experience both in administration and in dealing with children and young adults. Her previous roles included Matron at In-Zone Education Foundation where she provided live in pastoral care and support to 60 teenage boys. More recently she has worked as the Office Manager at Mt Hobson Middle School. Tamzin works to coordinate support between the family, school and students.