Meet the Board members
Me tūtaki ki ngā hūanga o Te Poari Kaitiaki
The Board of Trustees is accountable for student achievement. It does this by providing an environment that supports and encourages quality educational outcomes. The Board is responsible for ensuring that Ko Taku Reo focuses its strategic planning on improving student achievement through high-quality teaching and learning programmes.
The Board is made up of six parent trustees, a staff trustee, two student trustees and the Executive Principal. Up to four additional trustees may be co-opted to ensure that the views of the Deaf community and of Maori are represented on the board.
Board Meetings for 2022
- Friday 11 February - Auckland
- Friday 8 April
- Friday 17 June
- Friday 26 August
- Friday 21 October
- Friday 2 December
Due to COVID uncertainties, the board venues will possibly be subject to change as circumstances change.




Anthonie de Heer
Parent Trustee

Crystal Skinley
Parent Trustee

Katya Blair
Parent Trustee

Rachel Coppage
Parent Trustee

Sina Aiolupotea-Aiono
Parent Trustee

Karen Pointon

Sam Te Maari
Nicola Gaskin
Student Representative

Anahera Strongman
Student Representative