Erin joined the Environmental teaching team at Toi Ohomai in 2017. She teaches across all three years of the diploma/degree course, mainly in the areas of geology, terrestrial… Read full profile
Our Tutors
Our tutors are the heart of Toi Ohomai and whānaungatanga is part of everything we do here. As students of Toi Ohomai, you’ll feel a sense of family, of welcome.
Our friendly learning spaces and smaller class sizes will give you confidence as you gain new skills that will lead you into the future, and our tutors will be there for you every step of the way.
Your success is what we’re all about!
Erin Kennedy
School of Health, Education and Environment
Kathryn Ross
School of Health, Education and EnvironmentKathryn joined Toi Ohomai in 2019 and teaches across all levels of the Environmental programmes.
She completed a doctorate with a research focus on predictive modelling… Read full profile
Paul Warren
School of Health, Education and EnvironmentHaving completed his Diploma in Marine Studies at Toi Ohomai in 2004, Paul enjoyed it so much he didn't want to leave and joined the teaching crew the… Read full profile
Caroline Schweder-Goad
School of Health, Education and EnvironmentCaroline teaches a range of subjects including marine mammals, aquaculture, marine tourism, fisheries management, marine reporting (projects) and GIS (Geographic… Read full profile
Craig Morley
School of Health, Education and EnvironmentCraig is an environmental scientist who blends academic expertise with innovation and conservation advocacy.
Craig leads initiatives at Toi Ohomai, where he… Read full profile
Daniel Sharp
School of Health, Education and EnvironmentDaniel has a strong interest in sustainable fisheries and teaches aquaculture and marine surveying papers within the marine studies diploma. He also coordinates … Read full profile
Dean Tully
School of Health, Education and EnvironmentDean joined Marine Studies in 1994. Although he spends more time on the paperwork side of things now, Dean looks forward to working in the field with students.
Rachel Nash
School of TradesRachel Nash embodies our value of whānaungatanga and her passion and support of her students is key to the success they achieve during their studies and beyond.
Lynette Smith
School of Design, Innovation and Service IndustriesConfidence isn’t always easy to come by. For Toi Ohomai hairdressing tutor, Lynette Smith, that is the most rewarding part of the job: inspiring confidence in her students, the… Read full profile
Dr Akhtar Zaman
School of Te Kura Māori, Pathways, Business and ITDr Akhtar Zaman is a Principal Academic Staff Member in the School of Te Kura Māori, Pathways, Business and IT at Toi Ohomai.
He earned his PhD in Economics… Read full profile