Terensha Fernandes

Kia ora!! I am Miss Fernandes, and I am so excited to be joining the DBSl whānau. My whānau comes from India, and my cultural background is a big part of who I am. I was born in Mumbai, and when I was two, my family and I moved to Aotearoa. Ever since then, Tāmaki […]
Esther Allis

Ko Whaea Esther tōku ingoa I am incredibly excited to be your teacher next year and begin my teaching journey at DBS! I’ve recently completed a Master of Teaching and Learning, moving to Henderson Valley with my partner, and picking up new hobbies that involve bouldering and pickleball. I even had the amazing opportunity to […]
Tui Toki-Jervis

Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Malo e lelei, Fakalofa lahi atu, Talofa lava, Greetings! My name is Whaea Tui! I am 33 years old and was born and raised in the Hokianga. I am the youngest of 5 siblings and just bought my home in Massey, with my kitten Sweatpea. I love the Massey community and […]
Rachel Peters

I’m Rachel Peters, and I’m super excited to be teaching your child next year and to be joining the fantastic DBS whānau! I’m half Kiwi, half Welsh, and I grew up in Auckland. Outside of school, I love going to the beach and enjoying spending time with friends and family.I’m passionate about creating a fun, […]
Gavin Shepherd

Get to know Gavin What inspired you to become a teacher? The great teachers I had at primary school definitely had an impact on why I became a primary school teacher. One thing I remember clearly was I only had 1 male teacher in my 8 years of primary school. I have found memories of […]