DARREN

School Manager/

Student Protection Officer

8 years with YOS

Bachelor of Social Science, Masters of Counselling, Diploma Community Services Management & Grad Cert in Business.

When I left school I did a 4 year apprenticeship with the NSW railways as an electrical fitter.

Head of School Operations and Student Support Services/Student Protection Officer

CHERYL

9 Years with YOS - Lawnton

Cert IV Ministry

Cert IV Non-Clinical Mental Health Drug & Alcohol

Diploma in Management & Leadership

I am ambidextrous ....................

SAM

Head of Student Learning

Time with YOS: 15 years

Qualifications: Bachelor of Teaching; Masters in Educational Studies (Guidance & Counselling), Diploma of Professional Counselling, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Certificates in Community Welfare & Youth Work, Certificate in Volunteer Training

HELEN

Quality Assurance / Accreditation Officer

Time with YOS: 18 months

Qualifications:Diploma in Business and Finance, Grad Diploma in Business and Management, Graduate Certificate in Education, Cert IV in Training and Assessment

DENISE

Cert III Business Administration

Level II Word & Excel

Administration and sales for 30  plus years 

I have been fortunate enough to be with YOS Lawnton for five and a half years

TONI

Teacher

I am New Zealand/Aotearoa Maori (Ngati Paoa) from Papakura, Auckland.

I am a passionate teacher who strives to find the best in all students.

• Bachelor of Education

• Diploma of Teaching

• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

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CHERYL (CHERRY)

Drive for Life Program Co-ordinator

Bachelor of Behavioural Studies - 

specialising in Youth & Society and Crime

Corrections & Criminal Justice System

Cert IV in Volunteer Coordination

Cert IV in Transport & Logistics

Cert IV in Disability Work 

KRYSTLE

Youth / Health & Well Being Worker

• Master of Counselling

• Bachelor of Social Practice

Over the past five years I have worked across 3 different YOS sites & love working alongside young people to support them in achieving their goals. ​ I have worked in the community sector in both NZ & Aus & am originally from Waitakere in Auckland

MATT

Teacher Aid

• Cert III Education Support

• Cert II of Competency in Technology

I'm from California. I feel passionate about helping at-risk, anxious & special needs youth. I enjoy technology, nature & writing

LISA

Teacher Aid

• Cert IV Youth Work

• Cert III Education Support

• Diploma Financial Services

• Qualified Raise Mentor

I love this quote - "If it is to be it is up to me" (William H Johnsen)

MAREE

Trainer

• Diploma of Youth Work ​

• Training & Assessment

Time with YOS - 5 years