Long-serving Hawke’s Bay educator Shona Pip West has been appointed Principal of Hukarere Girls’ College.
The school’s Board of Trustee’s Chairpersons Heke Huata and The Most Reverend Don Tamihere, along with other Trustees, say they are pleased to announce the appointment.
Shona was chosen from a strong field of applicants by an Appointments Advisory Panel, which was impressed by the calibre of applicants and with the quality of the three preferred candidates.
Shona, who is of NgÄtiporou and NgÄtikahungunu descent, has taught Te Reo MÄori, art, social science, English, and music at Hastings Girls High School since 1985. She is a passionate educator, who is a graduate (B Ed) from Massey University and has been in leadership roles in the Post Primary Teachers Association, representing Hawke’s Bay and MÄori teachers nationally.