Jessica has been with the International Department at Kerikeri High School for the past 12years; most of you will know her by email and some of you have met her on your travels to New Zealand. In her role as Director of International, Jessica has travelled to Latin America, Europe and Thailand, representing Kerikeri High School at Education New Zealand Agent Workshops and Fairs, ICEF events and visited many of you in your offices.
Jessica brings to her role the firsthand experience of being a parent of Kerikeri High School students as her three children have all graduated Kerikeri High School. Jessica has lived in Kerikeri for 28 years and is very much part of the local community.
She previously worked in Business and Operations Management. Her previous roles included managing a riding school where she discovered her affinity with teenagers. Jessica enjoys travelling and travelled extensively as a younger person doing her “O.E.” (Overseas Experience).
“Working in the International Department is my dream job; I really enjoy looking after the International Students and encouraging them to make the very best of what Kerikeri High School and our community has to offer”.