Kia Ora
I am Givona.  I am a newly qualified Speech-Language Therapist with a Masters degree in Speech Language Therapy from the University of Auckland.  I am also a qualified Early Childhood Teacher and I have worked in the wider South Auckland area for many years.  I am also a Mum to two children – one of whom who has additional needs.
I have lived in Pukekohe for most of my life.  I feel privileged to be able to work with students and their whanau alongside a great team of specialist teachers, therapists and support staff at Parkside Specialist School.  It is so satisfying being a part of helping students achieve their goals in communication, while increasing their self esteem,  well being and social skills.  

Kia Ora. I am Stacey Graham and have recently joined the Parkside team. I have 16 years of experience working in a variety of settings including the past 10 years at Special Schools. I have worked in Australia and London and now have two small children.

I feel passionate about working with our students and their whanau, and delivering quality speech and language therapy support. I have a special interest working with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) such as core boards and iPad’s to ensure our students have a voice and can communicate effectively.

Hello! My name is Emily and I am so excited to be a part of Parkside in the Speech Therapy team after becoming newly qualified! I have lived locally the majority of my life and feel incredibly lucky to work in this community.

I chose to work in a school because I believe that communication leads to students being able to access education.

I believe that communication is a fundamental right for all of our students. My passion lies in finding how each student communicates and working collaboratively to help them to express themselves and connect with the world around them.

When I’m not at work, you’ll likely find me out exploring, hiking, taking photos and crafting. I am always happy to stop for a chat if you see me!

Kia Ora, I’m Celene, and I recently joined Parkside School as a physiotherapist. Originally from South Africa, I bring nearly 30 years of physiotherapy experience across a variety of settings.

As a physiotherapist, we support students with areas such as low muscle tone, core stability, and upper body strength. These foundational skills play an important role in school participation and learning, including sitting comfortably at a desk, reading, writing, looking at the board, and engaging in classroom activities.

One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is seeing students develop their gross motor skills and gain the confidence to participate in sports, enjoy playground activities, and use equipment that may previously have been challenging for them. Helping children engage fully in school life and simply enjoy being children alongside their peers is something I am passionate about.

Outside of work, I am a proud mum of three wonderful children and enjoy walking, spending time outdoors, and making the most of nature.

San is one of our specialist teacher aides supporting therapy programmes across the school.