Our Staff
Feel free to contact us via email, call us, or pop in and see us. We are always happy to make a time to discuss your child's learning or to talk to you about joining our Omihi community.
Maree Lucas
Tumuaki/Principal
principal@omihi.school.nz
Georgie Smith
Kaiako/Teacher
Years 0-3
georgie@omihi.school.nz
My Story
My name is Georgie Smith and I am excited to be joining the Omihi School team and community.
I recently graduated from The University of Otago with a Bachelor of Education degree, endorsed in Primary Education.
I grew up in North Canterbury in Tuahiwi, just out of Rangiora and after attending high school at St Andrews College in Christchurch I took a gap year, moving to England working at a Prep School called Chafyn Grove in Salisbury. During this year I had the most amazing experiences, having the opportunity to travel half of Europe.
I love the outdoors! I love to spend time at our family bach in Moana, Lake Brunner, water-skiing and wakeboarding. I enjoy all sports, from skiing to netball.
I am thrilled to be starting my teaching career at Omihi and I can't wait to become part of the community and get to know you all!
Penny Vincent
Kaiako/Teacher
Years 4-5
penny@omihi.school.nz
My Story
My name is Penny Vincent and I am very excited to be joining your Omihi School community next year.
I have been teaching for the past 11 years. I spent my first four years teaching at Dunsandel Primary School. Whilst there I taught years 3 - 6 and became the senior syndicate leader. I then moved to North Canterbury to be closer to my family and I spent 6 years at Waikuku/Pegasus School teaching Year 0 - 6. During this time I worked as both the Middle and Junior syndicate leader. Over the last year I have worked at St Patrick’s school in Kaiapoi from 9.15 - 12.30 four mornings a week. Initially I was taking small groups for numeracy and literacy support across the school and for the last two terms I have had a Year 2 and 3 class for the mornings doing intensive numeracy and literacy work.
I feel very privileged to be in a job where I get to spend time getting to know and help shape little hearts and minds. I have also been lucky enough to previously teach and get to know some of the wonderful children and families that currently attend Omihi school.
My family and I live out in North Loburn and have three children. Jaxon is 6 and is at North Loburn School, Hudson is 4 and Sadie is 3.
Kelly Fletcher-Jones
Kaiako/Teacher
Years 6-8
kelly@omihi.school.nz
My Story
I am incredibly pleased to have the opportunity to teach at Omihi school, especially having been a student here myself many moons ago. I’m looking forward exciting learning opportunities and experiences.
I have been teaching year 7-8 students for the past four years at Cheviot Area school and prior to that, years 1 to 4 at Pegasus Bay. I live in Cheviot and have three gorgeous daughters Georgie, Tilly and Scarlette who are currently either flatting, studying and boarding at Christchurch Girls High School.
During the weekends I enjoy playing music at some of the local cafes and wineries as well as swimming and cycling. I love to get out and about in nature and have recently taken up fly fishing but am yet to catch that elusive first fish!
I have a passion for teaching and learning that guides my pedagogy and core beliefs within education. It is my belief that every child is unique and has their own individual needs and that one learning journey will never be the same as another. To see a student excited by their latest experience or newest understanding and to share the joy of a colleague in helping a class or peer achieve their goal is a wonderful reward in itself and I look forward to meeting and getting to know the Omihi whānau.
Sharryn Pugh
Cleaner
My Story
I am enjoying being part of the team at Omihi School.
I live in Waipara with my husband Aaron and son Harper. My oldest son Weston lives in town. We moved after the earthquakes to our lifestyle block where we have many animals. We nicknamed our place 'The Pugh Zoo'. I have a passion for horses, dogs and shopping.
Bryleigh Pinkham
Office Manager
office@omihi.school.nz
My Story
I am so excited to be part of the tight knit Omihi School whānau!
Born and raised in Rangiora, I now live in Woodend with my husband Ryan and our daughter Maia. My previous work experience includes administration, media and marketing roles in Christchurch and London. When I can, I enjoy quiz nights, pilates and playing netball.
Emma Hughes-Games
Bus Driver
My Story
My husband Patrick and I live on his family’s lifestyle section in Waipara with our 4 boys: Michael, Alex, Theo and Arthur. I grew up in rural Southland and attended a small country school before studying Therapeutic and Sports Massage at S.I.T. After having Michael and Alex, we made the move up to North Canterbury to be closer to Patrick’s family. We are proud of Omihi School and I am looking forward to my new role within our Omihi School community.
Fi Williams
Bus Driver