Our People

Kia Ora

I am Natasha Culevski and I have been so fortunate to have been a part of Hampton Hill since early 2016 as a practicing teacher and now as a teacher of year 2/3. I am very excited to be working in the junior part of the school as I really have a passion for being creative in the classroom. I enjoy getting to know every child as an individual and making learning relevant and fun. 

I have always lived in Wellington and enjoy exploring new parts of it in my spare time. When I am not planning or at school, I will be spending time with my family and friends, usually enjoying a walk or some good food.

I have had a long association with Hampton Hill School. My own children attended this school and have very pleasant memories. I have been involved in many ways: first I was a parent helper, then a student teacher, then a “real” teacher, then an advisor of mathematics and back to being a teacher again. I obviously love working in this environment! I have taught at all the year levels and currently I am standing in as deputy principal. Out of school I enjoy Scottish Country Dancing which is a fun activity and helps keep me fit.   I enjoy playing golf and exploring the walking tracks around the area.

Hello. . .

My name is Maria Osborne and I have had a relationship with Hampton Hill school for two years now and am looking forward to continuing this partnership in 2017.

I moved out to New Zealand from Britain 13 years ago, and along with my family (husband Barry, Oliver 11 and Isabelle 14), have made Aotearoa our home. As well as my British and New Zealand cultural background, I am also proud to add my Greek heritage to the melting pot.

I thoroughly enjoy teaching children with their unique personalities and ideas, every day is different. You can’t beat the eureka moment when a child discovers something new or figures something out for the first time and is filled with pride in their accomplishment.

When I am not teaching I love spending time with my family and friends. Family values are important to me.

I love food, both making it and eating it for myself and others and enjoy experimenting with different cuisines.

Since starting my career in teaching, I have been involved with Hampton Hill School. As a teacher  I really enjoy helping students grow as they understand what they are learning.  

In 2014 I had the opportunity to grow my own knowledge by being involved with the Primary Science Teacher Fellowship. I focussed my studies on understanding the nature of science and looking at how to be more curious about the world around us. I find Science is a great way to help our kids grow as they understand the world around them 

Outside of school I have taught myself to play  guitar. (I play in my church band.)

Kia Ora,

 I am excited to be joining the Hampton Hill team in 2017. I moved to Wellington in 2016 to complete my Masters of Teaching and Learning, after falling in love with teaching when I was living and working in Europe. I enjoy building fantastic relationships with children and using these to bring about the best learning possible for them! 

I was really pleased to be offered the Reading Recovery position at Hampton Hill School. It is a privilege to work with children one-to one and have the opportunity to accelerate their progress in reading and writing.

I have lived and taught in the Porirua area for over thirty years. In 2008, I trained as a Reading Recovery teacher and have taught mainly in this field since.  Being an avid reader myself, it is wonderful to teach a subject I love.

My husband, Chris and I, have four children – a son and three daughters. All four are happily married and we have been blessed with eight beautiful grandchildren. I am also lucky to have my elderly father living close by. In my spare time, I love to read, swim, walk, garden and learn French.

I am looking forward to working with the awesome children and dedicated staff of Hampton Hill School.

Kia ora koutou,

I am Victoria Burton and I am very happy to be joining the Hampton Hill teaching team.

I specialise in teaching Philosophy for Children (P4C).

P4C puts into practice all of the Key Competencies in the New Zealand Curriculum, taking children on an adventure in thinking; building on their own sense of wonder and curiosity.

I live locally with my partner, Logan and our two fabulous children, who fill my heart with joy and my days with fun.

If I’m not with my friends and family, you’ll find me out being a Zumba Queen!

I have worked in education administration for many years and am excited to be part of the Hampton Hill School community working with the staff, the children and their families.  I have lived in Tawa for over 21 years where I help my husband Michael run his plumbing business.  We have two amazing children – Liam (20), Amy (17) and two adorable cats – Kira and Larry. I enjoy gardening, pilates and travel – especially family holidays around New Zealand and overseas when we are lucky enough!

I value lifelong learning and am so happy to be in a job where I learn something new every day. I have been associated with the school for quite a few years – firstly as a parent of three awesome children who have all gone on to become very successful and happy young adults; secondly as supervisor of the After School Care when it first started; and thirdly as a Teacher Aide.

I appreciate the fact that I am part of a dynamic, caring environment and I love all aspects of my job –  the people, the children and the community. The work I am involved in at Hampton Hill School is challenging, interesting, professional and very rewarding and I am grateful for the opportunity to help and assist wherever and whenever I can.

Staying in touch with family and friends is very important to me and in my spare time I also enjoy walking the dog, exploring our beaches, reading, drawing and writing poetry.

Hi I’m Lisa and I’m a mum to three boys.

I have been part of Hampton Hill since 2009, when my eldest child started school. I started volunteering in my children’s classes, then decided to train as a Teacher Aide, as I loved being able to help the children.

I am passionate about helping children to become the best learners that they can be. I especially love reading and I love being able to help the children to learn to read also.

My interests are spending time with my family and friends; reading; baking; and walking.

Barbara is our Volunteer Librarian who helps the Teacher in Charge of the Library.

I’ve been a parent of Hampton Hill School since 2007 and have been increasingly involved with the school over the years with fundraising.  More recently since 2011 I’ve got more involved with the library and have become the volunteer librarian.  I also run the second hand store in the old Dentist Clinic.  I have one child still at Hampton Hill School and my other two boys are x-students.

I enjoy giving my time to the school as a volunteer, and get satisfaction that any help I give helps the school; and the teachers spend more quality time teaching.  Its great to be part of Hampton Hill being part of the community with the teachers, parents, and of course the children!