Te Rina Ronalds (Whaea Te Rina)

Room 4 Year 2 and 3
tronalds@huntlyprimary.school.nz

Ko Taupiri te maunga, ko Waikato te awa, ko Tainui te waka.
Ko Waikato te iwi, ko Ngāti Whāwhākia te hapū, ko Kaitumutumu te marae.
Ko Ronalds tōku whānau.
Ko Whaea Te Rina ahau.

I was born and raised in Kirikiriroa, Waikato, and I am proud to be entering my second year of teaching at a kura that strongly aligns with my values and passion for becoming a kaiako. Teaching is my calling, and I am deeply committed to nurturing, inspiring, and uplifting tamariki as they grow into confident, capable future leaders.

Culture and identity sit at the heart of my teaching practice. Guided by my whakapapa and lived experiences, I strive to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi through honouring partnerships with whānau, protecting te reo me ōna tikanga, and creating inclusive learning environments where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered. I believe strong relationships, mutual respect, and mana-enhancing practices are essential for tamariki success.

I bring a whānau-orientated mindset, a commitment to lifelong learning, and a belief that all tamariki are taonga. My teaching is grounded in ako, inclusiveness, and supporting tamariki to build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of self.

Outside of kura, I enjoy spending time with my whānau, exploring Aotearoa, summer beach days, kaimoana, CrossFit(weightlifting), and climbing maunga. My greatest joy is being a mum to my two beautiful tamariki and a wife to my husband.

“Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu” Although small, we are treasures. This whakataukī reflects my belief that every child has inherent worth, potential, and mana, and it is a value I strive to nurture every day at Huntly Primary.

Ngā mihi nui,
Whaea Te Rina