Our People

We have approximately150 staff at our kura. This includes teaching staff, administration, our Student Support team, teacher-aides and caretaker team.. In our teaching staff we have a great balance of experience, with people who have been involved in education for many years, to those who are just beginning their careers. Our staff are innovative, dedicated and passionate about working collaboratively to make Lincoln High School a successful place to be. We embrace change and are forward-thinking. Contact any member of staff using this email link: Contact Staff

Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

The Senior Leadership (SLT) manage various portfolios that support the strategic, operational, academic, pastoral, social and administrative running of the school. Each lead a year level and continue with that group of students through their five years at Lincoln. 

Mr. Adrian Fastier

​Principal/Tumuaki

Mrs. Sonia Panapa

Acting Associate Principal/Tumuaki Tuarua (Term 2, 2026)

​Year 11 Head of Level

Ms. Vanessa Lamont

Acting Deputy Principal/Tumuaki Tuatoru (Term 2, 2026)

Year 9 Head of Level

Miss Caitlain Blanchard

Deputy Principal/Tumuaki Tuatoru

Year 10 Head of Level

Mr. Jamie L'Huillier

Deputy Principal/Tumuaki Tuatoru

Year 12 Head of Level

Mr. Stuart Gilpin

Deputy Principal/Tumuaki Tuatoru

Year 13 Head of Level

Miss Marama Lynch

Associate Principal/Tumuaki Tuarua

Year 9 Head of Level (on leave Term 2, 2026) 

Heads of Learning Areas (HOLAs)

We have eight curriculum Learning Areas.

Mr. Sam Eng

Arts & Performing Arts

Mrs. Kathryn Ryan

English (Acting HOLA Term 2, 2026)

Miss Brine Styles

Heath & Physical Education 


Mrs. Rachel Austen

​Languages

Mrs. Cassie Calvert

​Learning Support

Mr. Dave Phillips

​Mathematics & Statistics

Mr. Willem Tolhoek

​Science

Mrs. Monique Lindsay

​Social Science

Mrs. Nicola Habbitts

​Technology

Ms. Vanessa Lamont

English (Acting Deputy Principal, Term 2, 2026)

Deans & Academic Tutors

We have an experienced and proactive pastoral care & academic support team. Deans primarily assist our learners with their overall pastoral care, collaborating with students and whānau on behavioural guidance. The Head of Deans, leads this team offering further support and strategies in behaviour management. Tutors primarily assist with class placements, pathways and time-table organisation. Each role works within a team, led by a Head of Year Level and assisted by a member of our school counselling team.

Dr. Shaun Sparke

​Head of Deans

Mrs. Anna Knowles

​Year 9 Dean & Tutor

Mrs. Serrana Rugnitz

​Year 9 Assistant Dean

Miss Kimberly Vernall

​Year 10 Dean & Tutor

Ms. Tahlia Whiting

​Year 10 Assistant Dean

Ms. Kerri Loughhead

​Year 11 Dean

Mr. Philip Cranston

​Year 11 Tutor

Mr. Richard James

​Year 12 Tutor

Miss Emily Tighe

​Year 12 Dean

Mrs. Sarah Marshall

​Year 13 Dean

Mrs. Diane Walker

​Year 13 Tutor

Mrs. Susan Johnson

​Year 12 Tutor (on leave)

Mrs. Lana Werahiko

​Year 13 Dean (on leave)

House Leaders

House Leaders lead a team of Student House Captains who co-ordinate events and encourage student participation.

Mrs. Sarah Marshall

​Teacher House Co-ordinator

Miss Kimberly Vernall

​Īnaka

Mrs. Hannah Greaves

​Kāhu

Ms. Kerri Loughhead

​Kōtare

Mr. Craig Marshall

​Kūaka

Mrs. Serrana Rugnitz

​Mako

Miss Holly Blackmore

​Pātiki