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Kio Kio School Board of Trustees profile

Julian Usher | Co-Chair

I am currently one of the two Co-chairs on the Kio Kio School Board of Trustees and have been a Chairperson since March 2016.  I first joined the Board in June 2013 and I have three daughters aged 7, 9 and 11 years at the school.  Outside of Board life I am a dairy veterinarian and a partner in a veterinary company that services the Te Awamutu and Otorohanga areas.

Lorraine Fox | Co-Chair and Secretary

I am an ex-student of Kio Kio School and my daughter Molly, in year 8, currently attends Kio Kio School.  I also joined the Board in June 2013 and have worked with Julian as Co-Chair since June 2016.  I am also on the Board of Trustees at Ōtorohanga College and I am heavily involved in the local community of Ōtorohanga.  My background is in community development and research.

Cheyne Waldron | Finance Portfolio

I am a Chartered Accountant and I have been associated with Kio Kio School for the past nine years.  I have three children, the oldest has just started secondary school, and Brianna (Year 7) and Jacob (Year 3) attend Kio Kio school.

 

This is my second term on the Board of Trustees.  My role mainly covers finance – I enjoy being on the Board and being part of a great school with such a proud tradition and a wonderful staff.

Kylee Jacobsen | Health and Safety Portfolio

I have been part of the Otorohanga community for 4 years after moving into the area from Cambridge for work.  My son, Fletcher, is in his third year at Kio Kio School and is loving being in Room 3.  I am a lawyer and recently set up my own practice in the area.

Tim Phillips | Property Portfolio

I'm married to Rach and we have three kids who call Kio Kio home, with a fourth eager to start.  For our day jobs, we milk cows and tag team as taxi drivers for various activities.  This is my first term on the board so lots to learn but I enjoy being involved in strategic decisions and team-work.

Emma Telfer | Staff Trustee

I am the staff trustee on the Board of Trustees and have been a teacher at Kio Kio School for 10 years.  I live in the community with my husband with my husband and two boys, the eldest has recently enrolled at Kio Kio School.  I take an active role in the school community and organisation of netball, football and many combined Otorohanga Primary School sporting events.