School Board

My name is Emma Nasimi. I’m proud my children attend Owairoa, and am proud to continue to represent the parents of Owairoa on our Board. I’m a Mum to Suri in Year 4 and Layla in Year 2. My husband Kenny and I love Howick, he runs his small business here. We love exploring the area together as a family, you can find us out walking, enjoying local cafes or visiting beaches with our dog. Our girls play rugby at Pakuranga United, where I’m a committee member. I coach Layla’s team and manage the Girls Rugby portfolio.

I’ve been in the medical device industry for 20 years, providing healthcare solutions to hospitals and patients. This involves the engineering of strategic products that are beneficial to customers and patients. I have a passion for helping people and that’s why I work where I do. I have an Honours Degree in Physics and a Masters Degree in Health Psychology. I’m passionate about kids getting a love for learning and ingrained habits that set them up for life during their primary school years. I believe this should be academically and also socially; including sporting, wellbeing and values-based learning. I believe in the RISE Values of Owairoa and in us being able to offer a great learning platform for all of our children. I have a passion for diversity, particularly for opportunities for women in science and technology.

I’m currently involved in a Tertiary Education Commission project called Inspiring the Future. This is about broadening primary age children’s career aspirations and challenging biases. My strongest value has always been integrity. I’m driven to do the best thing not for myself, but for the wider group. I have a strong belief and skills in listening to all sides to truly understand what is happening.

I’m a true collaborator that believes together we can always come up with better solutions than on our own. I promise you I will listen and relentlessly pursue the best outcome for students, staff and parents.

My name is Shaun Davidson, I am married to Jodi and together we have three sons- Luke (Year 6), James (Year 4) and Sam (Year 1). Our family has been part of the Owairoa community since our eldest started school in 2016. Owairoa is a fantastic school and I'd love to be involved in its continued success.

I grew up and completed my schooling in Howick, and our family is involved in the wider Howick community, including various sports clubs and we were previously active members of Howick Playcentre.

I bring my experience in business leadership and corporate management, as well as previous community sport board experience. I believe in an inclusive education where all children are supported to reach their goals, and professionals and parents work together to achieve best outcomes for the children.

It is a privilege to represent the Owairoa community and be a voice for parents on the School Board.

My name is Barry Maxwell, I am a co-opted member of the Board of Trustees, with expertise in school property.

I am married with five adult children and numerous grandchildren who are at a school age. I am a retired Architect with 55 years experience and have spent my whole career focused on school design, initially with the Auckland Education Board and subsequently in private practice.

I have been privileged to work with the senior staff and previous Board of Trustees’ on all the developments at Owairoa Primary School from 1992 to 2017. I have a detailed understanding of the school property and also a good understanding of both Owairoa Primary School’s culture and its aspirations to offer a first class education to all students.

Having worked with the Ministry of Education since its inception, I have a full understanding of their policies and procedures and on that basis, I believe I can offer guidance and support to the Board at a time of significant property redevelopment in the school.

I see the co-option as a way of giving back to the community and I welcome the opportunity to participate in all other aspects of school governance.

Principal, Owairoa Primary School

Staff Representative, Owairoa Primary School