Representative for Waikato, Thames Valley and King Country

Tumuaki Tuarua / Deputy Principal
Rototuna Senior High School

Karen is a Tumuaki Tuarua at Rototuna Senior High School, with 12 years of senior leadership experience in a variety of schools. Driven by a moral purpose and a passion for learning, her work is deeply aakonga-centred, with a focus on relational culture, restorative practices, and personalised learning that ensures no learner is left behind. Karen is passionate about growing people, both kaiako and aakonga, through coaching, mentoring, and high expectations. At Rototuna she continues to champion systems that build teacher capability, foster collaboration and strengthen outcomes for all aakonga.

Email Address: karenstimson@rhs.school.nz