Our Staff
Peria School has four teachers with composite classes made up as follows
Teaching Staff
Ariana's Profile
My name is Ariana Williams and I am of Ngati Kahu and Ngati Whatua descent. I have been in Education for over 20 years. I am happy to be home after spending most of my life in Auckland and I also lived in Wellington for a couple of years.
I feel extremely honoured to be the principal of such an incredible School with wonderful students, parents and staff. I love teaching and leading. I am passionate about all students achieving success in our educational system so that they can have plenty of choice in terms of their future pathways and goals.
I am from Toatoa which is a small place just outside of Taipa. I live with my partner and two children in Mangonui.
Nga mihi, Whaea Ari, Principal
Lisa's Profile
Ko Pironga raaua ko Karioi ngaa maunga
Ko Waipaa me Waitetuna nga awa
Ko Ngaati Maahanga, Ngaati Pikiao me Ngāpuhi ngaa Iwi
Ko Aramiro te Paa
Ko Te Kaharoa te Wharenui
Ko Moerangi te whenua
Ko Lisa Rapana ahau
Kia ora, I’m Lisa Rapana, I am excited to have joined the Peria School Whanau and to be teaching our Te Awa students. I am a Primary trained teacher with over 30+ years of experience, traversing a range of educational settings both here and abroad. Although I have spent majority of my time in the Waikato, I have always felt a strong desire to return to our Whakapapa in Te Hiku O Te Ika (The Far North)
I look forward to working alongside you all!
Ngaa mihi,
Whaea Lisa
Rebekah's Profile
Tēnā koutou e te whānau,
I graduated from the University of Auckland in 2008 with a Bachelor of Education and spent over 15 years in Early Childhood Education before beginning my primary teaching career at Peria in 2023.
My whānau have called Peria home since 1995 and I am deeply committed to this community and all it offers. I love the Far North and cannot imagine living anywhere else. Since enrolling our eldest in the new entrant class in 2016, I have been actively involved in our school community. Joining the teaching team here has been especially meaningful, as it allows me to give back to the place that has supported my own family.
In my personal time, you’ll find me with my friends and whanau, whether that be at home, in the garden, fishing, camping, at the beach, or exploring our beautiful region.
Ngā Mihi Mahana
Whaea Beks
Kohu's Profile
Kia Ora Whānau,
He uri tenei no Ngapuhi.
I grew up in the Far North and love everything about the lifestyle it offers. In my spare time I like to go camping, fishing and if I have time – read my books and paint. As a Kaiako I enjoy bringing Te Reo Maori, Kapa Haka, music and sports into the learning space. Teaching at Peria School so far has been like a dream come true. I instantly connected with the kaupapa here thanks to the manaakitanga from all of our staff, whanau and wider community who have been nothing but supportive and welcoming. Our kura has its own unique vibe led by our amazing tamariki who bring positive energy into the akomanga everyday. Peria School is a lovely place to be and I feel so lucky to be a part of it!
Ngā mihi
Whaea Kohu
Frances's Profile
Kia ora, my name is Frances.
I’m a proud mother of three tamariki, all of whom will attend Peria School because there’s truly no place I’d rather see them grow, learn, and thrive. Although I whakapapa to Ruatōrea and am of Ngāti Porou descent, Peria is the place I proudly call home. Born and raised here, I did leave briefly to experience life in the “big smoke,” but my heart was always drawn back. I returned knowing that there’s no better place to raise my children, and no better kura to be a part of than Peria School.
My passion lies in this place and its people. I am deeply committed to supporting our tamariki, our whānau, and our wider community to flourish together.
Peria School are fortunate to have a dedicated team of support staff working alongside our teachers as follows
Teacher Aides
Office Staff
Other Support Staff
