MR GARY SHUTTLEWORTH (DEPUTY CHAIRMAN)
I'm a qualified accountant, working in the manufacturing sector and have been on the Hebron Board for two years more recently as well as prior to late 2005. I have three children, two of whom have attended, and one currently attending, Hebron. I had a miraculous healing from a life-threatening condition in 1988 through which God gave me a second chance in life. As a result, I have a desire for others to have a second chance and am actively involved in Prison Ministry. I have a heart for Christian education and want to see our youth reach their God-given potential and grow in their relationship with our Lord. It has been an honour and a pleasure to serve on the Hebron Board and to see how God has faithfully provided. I look forward to seeing further miracles happen in our school as His vision unfolds.
MR RODD JACQUES (SECRETARY)
Being a Third Generation 'Kiwi' and an 'Aucklander'
by adoption, I was born and raised in 'Small Town'
New Zealand - Mt Maunganui, where I received my
initial education at the Mt Maunganui Primary School
and later Mt Maunganui College.' Shortly after the 'Sudden Passing' of my father at the age of 15 Years, the adult world of responsibility suddenly imposed itself on me and thus my journey of life began with a bit of a bang! Being uncertain of the new world I had just entered, I felt my responsibility was to my Mother and left school to begin an Apprenticeship in Automotive Engineering. Following the completion of this I later elected to further develop my education and completed the formal requirements for a Commercial Pilots Licence.
With this achievement and the economic slump in Air New Zealand's financial fortunes in 1979, following the Mt Erubus disaster, I decided not to enhance my career opportunities with the National Flag Carrier. With my rather light weight academic record to date, I enrolled in a degree course at Auckland University at the age of 24 Years and emerged four years later with my Commerce Degree in Management, Finance, International Trade, and Marketing.
1989 was the defining moment of my life when I met
the 'Women of My Dreams'- Jill and we married in
February of 1990 and jointly share a strong love of
learning and achievement in education.As our life together developed we began to grow our family and things got off to a roaring start with the arrival in 1992 of our twins, Samuel & Jessica and there after Hebron Christian College began to come into view as the preferred educational environment in which to have our children educated.
Jill & I share a strong faith in Jesus Christ and have lived to experience many miracles in our life together and none more powerfully so than when God my Father gave me back my life having received some four years ago a Terminal Cancer Diagnosis. Following much prayer by many hundreds of people, my life was re-confirmed on the 4th December 2008 after my Oncologist confirmed all of the previously observed tumours were gone, and there was, now 'Absolutely No Cancer' present in my body period.
Prior to this my engagement with my children in school activities was sparse due to the demands of running a national & international business, but this 'Early Wake Up Call' from Father God has placed a conviction within me to 'Contribute as Fully as I am Able' now both to the lives of my children and this wonderful school.
As a businessman I have launched over three different and diverse businesses. In my present position, I have 20 years experience as an Owner Director and it is my heart's desire to now 'Bless the School' with all of the knowledge and wisdom that the Lord has allowed me to obtain for the benefit of each and every family that entrusts Hebron Christian College with their children while I have the opportunity to do so.
With Jill, I have four children in Hebron ranging in age from 9-18 years and can fully endorse Hebron as being well able to 'Soundly Educate' your children in the ways of God and the 'Essential Educational Foundational Skills of Life' - So: "Why don't you join forces with us to educate your children 'Well For Life'?"
MR PETER TURNER
This amazing school community is one of those huge, ongoing, "PTL" blessings for Sharon (my understanding wife for the last 26 years) & I. Our six children - 3 of each, ranging from 7yrs to 24yrs - have all loved being educated and mentored at Hebron Christian College. Our two eldest finished their school years building strong foundations in education, service, faith, prayer and fellowship at Hebron - characteristics that have significantly blessed their lives (and ours) over the ensuing years. Our four youngest children have really enjoyed being part of this school right from their primary years. Whether it’s the sciences, camps, hard materials, sports, overseas mission, mathematics, public speaking or the languages - the quality of the teachers, the level of education and the teaching delivery are all extremely high. Most importantly, through these early formative years, the learning experience has been tailored to ensure that each individual knows that they are deeply loved & uniquely created and are given broad opportunities to enjoy learning and indeed excel, across all their God given talents. In essence, we sincerely appreciate the contribution that this school is having in impacting the next generation for good!
We've lived in Mt Albert and worshiped at the Mt Albert Baptist Church for five generations - in fact I was born just down the road from the school - so we're passionate Mt Albert people. The school's distinct historical home, Rahiri House, was even built by our Great Grandfather, James Arthur Penman. We're actively involved in the community across a range of NFP organisations - including environmental, pre-schooling, church and missions. I've been involved in the management of small & large businesses across a range of enterprises and currently with my brother Jeff, head up a Mt Wellington based wholesale produce & floral business.
We endeavour to serve this school community by using our God given experience, gifting and blessings. We recognise that by His Spirit, our loving Heavenly Father has used the significant sacrifice of many special people to grow this great Christ honouring School. For us, the key role of the Board, is to ensure that we are providing prayerful, sound governance for the schools management & teaching teams, so that they can continue to use their talents, the facilities and Bible based curriculum, to support parents develop awesome leaders, who personally "Know Him, Love Him & Serve Him".
MRS MONIQUE DOUGLAS
I have been married to George since 1991 and we have two daughters, Johanna and Juliet. We live in Titirangi and when Johanna turned 4 we began a search for the best school for our children. After many months of research, discussion and on site visits we decided on Hebron and have been involved with the school since the year 2000.My professional career is in Accountancy and I completed my ACA qualification while working in a Chartered Accountants office in the CBD. Then I moved on to an Accountants role in two different manufacturing firms before leaving to raise our daughter in 1995. Now working from home, I run the administration side of our business around the demands of family, church and school life.
I was privileged to be brought up within a Christian family and became a Christian at a young age. My relationship with Christ has had its difficult times but over all it has been an amazing journey so far and I continue to seek to follow Him more closely. I have a passion for families, community and the encouragement that Christian fellowship brings whether at school, church or home. At church I am involved as a Sunbeam leader (similar to Brownies), Kindy church, Crafting demos/classes, Children's Christmas Play among other activities.
It has been a blessing to be involved in many different areas at Hebron over the years i.e. as a Netball Manager, Parent Representative, Camp Assistant, Community Committee Convenor to mention a few and now as a Board Member.
Over the last 10 years we have been blessed to experience the true difference that Christian education can make in a child's life - not only with our children, but also with many other families that we have come to know as well.
DR BART NUYSINK
I am married to Laurel and we have 3 children, one of whom is currently at Hebron Christian College. Our family has attended St Georges Anglican Church, Epsom for 12 years. For the past 3 years we have been involved in leading Kidschurch and the intermediate age Youth work.I am the senior doctor at the Selwyn Foundation which provides residential care and retirement living for older people. My role as General Manager of Medical Services is a combination of management and patient consultations at the Point Chevalier and the Mt Roskill sites.
Working for a christian charitable trust has given me experience and insight which I hope to be able to use for the benefit of Hebron Christian College and its students.
MR GEOFF MATTHEWS
I grew up in Mt.Albert with my parents, older brother and twin sister and attended Gladstone Primary School and Pasadena Intermediate School before shifting to West Auckland where I attended Glen Eden Intermediate School and Kelston Boys High School. Upon leaving school, I began training as a Quantity Surveyor but due to a nation-wide building recession, decided to train as a teacher, entering North Shore Teachers College and studying history at Auckland University.I began my teaching career at Rangeview Intermediate School, Te Atatu South in 1970 and by 1979 had become a Senior Teacher specialising in Science, Special Needs children, Sport and Music. I then took up a Senior Teacher position at Halsey Drive Primary School, Lynfield before moving on to another senior position at Waikowhai Intermediate School (1981)and then Deputy Principal of Waikowhai Primary School, Mt.Roskill (1987).
A growing interest in Christian education prompted me to apply for the Associate Principal's position at Hebron Christian College in August 1991. After one term in the job, I took up the Principal's position when the Principal, Bev Norsworthy took leave to further her university studies and start the Christian Teachers College now known as Laidlaw College School of Education.
I have been instrumental in initiating and overseeing many changes at Hebron Christian College since 1992 including the enlargement of the secondary department, the beginning of bi-annual secondary student missions to Third World countries, the development of the special needs Learning Centre, the start of Middle and Secondary School annual camps, expansion of computers and technology, opening and development of the Year 13 programme and many building and property development projects.
I am married to Sue, an Accident and Emergency nurse, and I am the proud father of 5 awesome children: Julie, married to James and mother of two daughters, Lysette a primary school teacher, Alayna, a NZ Police social worker, Dylan, married to Heidi, an engineer and Brock, a builder. Sue and I attend Royal Oak Baptist Church where we are involved in childrens' work, morning tea duties and attend a fortnightly home group.
My interests include beekeeping (since the age of 13), basketball (ex-President of the New Zealand Christian Sports Association), guitar and banjo playing, photography and video editing. Since 2005 I have founded and currently chair the New Life Foundation (NZ) Trust, raising support and finance for the New Life Foundation orphanage and school in Tanzania (See more).
MRS MARGUERITE MARSTERS
I was born in the Cook Islands and my parents emmigrated to NZ shortly after my birth. As with most Pacific Island people, God and church are an integral part of living and this has continued all my life. I have experienced the struggles of being raised by my mother but her faithfulness and commitment to God to this day has kept our family together. Praise God for steadfast and prayerful parents!My husband Les and I were introduced to Hebron 6 years ago when we enrolled our daughter Nina-Tai in the New Entrants class and from there on, we have had our 'other' daughters here for 2 years. At present we have Nina-Tai & Bianca at Hebron Christian College.
To have a school that values people as Jesus did and encourages Jesus in all aspects of children's lives has meant we and our children love the Hebron culture.
I currently am involved in my church ministry of reaching out to Women and teenagers that work on the streets of Auckland and our prayers and vision are that these women come to know Christ through the love and care we have for them.
Being a newly-appointed board member, I bring the 'women's' touch to a board predominantly of good men and believe it is essential to have total balance when we are required to make decisions that impact on our children's futures.
It is a joy and privilege to serve our families and children and I look forward to the continued success and development of Hebron Christian College as a testimony and lampstand for Christian schooling and Christian living.