Meet The team
Who We AreMeet our talented and skilled tutors who are all experts in their fields with a long list of accomplishments and experience.
Matavai Leadership Team
Meet Our Tutors & Community
Maryjane & Fred Schwenke
Founding Directors
Doreen Mckibbin Agno
Administration Manager
Moemoana Schwenke
Tutor & Youth Ambassador
Alisi Leao
Youth Mentor & Assistant Manager
Casey Robters
Parent Rep & Youth Mentor
Miracle Temareti
Tutor & Youth Mentor
Jason Paulo
Hawaiian Hula Tutor
Lesieli Emelio Verebasaga
Tongan Tutor
Lisapeta Felila
Tongan Tutor & Youth Mentor
Sitiveni Iesu
Fijian Tutor & Cultural Advisor
Milika Sadranu
Fijian Cultural Advisor
Tiana Tiakiwai
Māori Tutor
Emily Pani
Cook Islands Tutor
Matakaiariki Jasmine Whichman
Cook Islands Tutor
Emi Lou Tepano
Rapa Nui Tutor
Steven Gagau
Papua New Guinea Cultural Advisor
Hina Laufiso
Tahitian Tutor
Moeatalagi Schwenke
Tutor & Creative Lead
Sione Funaki Teisi
Youth Mentor & Cultural Lead