Leadership and Administration

Jen Rodgers joined the team as tumuaki/principal in 2016.  Prior to this, Whaea Jen was the tumuaki/principal of Cheviot Area School for five years, and has been involved in education since the early 1990s, from primary through to tertiary.  Whaea Jen has served on the executive of the Otago Primary Principals Association, and is a current member of the NZPF executive.

Whaea Jen welcomes open communication with whanau and families to ensure that we are working together in partnership to support our learners.

Email: 

jrodgers@stclair.school.nz

PA: dmacleod@stclair.school.nz 

Luke Herden is our deputy principal.  He has taught in a number of schools in Dunedin, and joined us in 2022.  Luke has a strong interest in digital technology, sport and  the importance of relational leadership. Mr Herden leads St Clair School in the area of special education and is our school LENCO.

Email: lherden@stclair.school.nz

Deborah MacLeod provides a cheerful welcome for parents and is a valuable source of information about the school.

As Executive Officer, Deborah undertakes work associated with school finances and oversees the operation of the school's administration. Deborah also coordinates Jen's appointments and is a useful first-point-of-contact for many school matters.  Deborah is also the Board of Trustees' secretary.

Email: dmacleod@stclair.school.nz

Vicky Caswell is our school librarian with responsibility for overall management of the library collection. Mrs Caswell is known for her fabulous sense of humour!

Email: vcaswell@stclair.school.nz

Helen provides administration support in the office.

Helen always has a smile at the ready, and works with the other office staff to make sure all the things we need to keep the school ticking along are on track.

Email: office@stclair.school.nz

Tracey Hartmann provides administration support in the office.

Tracey always has a smile at the ready, and works with the other office staff to make sure all the things we need to keep the school ticking along are on track.

Email: office@stclair.school.nz

Emma is our school's Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) for terms 1,2,3 this year. Mrs Longmore has 15 years of teaching experience across a variety of settings. Most of her experience is in small rural schools, but she is enjoying the change of moving to a bigger, urban school.

Email: elongmore@stclair.school.nz