Our staff

I first came to Blaketown School as a student-teacher. A few years later I returned to the West Coast and spent a year doing half days to release a teacher for reading recovery. A huge part of my career has been committed to Blaketown School and its students. I am proud to be a Coaster, passionate about Blaketown School and love working here with our creative and caring tamariki. Our school is special because of its size, fabulous outdoor environment and proximity to the sea. 

Kia ora my name is Kristalee Barton and I work in Room 2 with year 6, 7 & 8 students.  This is my fourth year teaching at Blaketown School.  I have taught in Auckland and Dunedin in the Primary Sector.  I attended Blaketown School as a student and love that I am back here as a teacher giving back to the community I grew up in and fondly remember. 

Kia ora, my name is Karen Jordan and I work in Room Three with Year 2s to Year 4s.  

Hello! My name is Kayleigh McGeady and I am the classroom Teacher in Room 4, working with the year 4, 5 & 6 students. I have been working as a teacher since graduating in 2014 from Otago University, starting at Blaketown School in 2018. I enjoy working with the staff at Blaketown School and the wonderful children. I love that we have a close, caring environment, one of the many perks of being a smaller school.