Rito Team

Samantha Bottcher

Rito Team Teacher, Team Leader

Hub 1

About Me

I am currently a Year 3 & 4 teacher and Team leader of the Rito Syndicate. I grew up in South Africa and I love living near the ocean! I love camping and am a huge craft and mosaic enthusiast and live by the motto that you can NEVER have too many supplies! In our class, we believe in the value of mistakes and celebrate each as a unique individual, with our own talents and strengths. We all have the potential and I love being part of a 13 year journey and seeing how each of my learners develops and grows.

E: sam@chelsea.school.nz

Nicky Davis

Rito Team Teacher

Hub 1

About Me

I am a passionate professional teacher who wants to create an all-inclusive caring, creative environment for children to learn and grow. I want to be an inspiration to children to enable them to learn to the best of their ability and encourage them to have a growth mindset. I grew up in the UK and am a mother of two children, Alex (13) and Phoebe (8) and have a dog called Inka and a cat called Eric. We live locally to Chelsea Primary so I am often seen walking Inka and at sports activities. I very much enjoy tennis, art, and science. I love the outdoors, and we are often out exploring as a family, diving, walking, and enjoying all the NZ has to offer.

E: nicky@chelsea.school.nz

Zoe de Wit

Rito Team Teacher

Hub 1

About Me

Kia Ora! I teach in the Rito (Year 3 & 4) team. I love teaching and consider my classroom to be one of my very happy places. I have always had a passion for writing, and have developed a keen interest in Maths as an adult. My motto is that it is never too late to learn something new! I believe that we are all on our own personal learning journey and as long as we have a growth mindset we can all learn everyday. Outside of school I can be found taking long walks with my husband Nick and Lottie the dog, making bread, playing the ukulele, renovating our home, and reading.

E: zoe@chelsea.school.nz

Lenni Miller

Rito Team Teacher

Hub 2

About Me

Hi there, my name is Lenni Miller, I was born in the UK but Aotearoa is my home. I am proud to say that I teach at Chelsea School. I started my journey here in th e Kakano Syndicate and currently teach year 3 and 4 students in the Rito Syndicate. Prior to working at Chelsea School, I worked in paediatric rehab and respite before starting my teaching career as a special needs teacher. When I'm not teaching, I am either busy with my family or my close knit groups of friends. I am passionate about the Arts and love to be creative, either painting or creating mixed media artworks. I love being around the water all year round, it's my happy place.

E: lenni@chelsea.school.nz

Keith Wilson

Rito Team Teacher

Hub 2

About Me

I was born and raised in Ontario, Canada and I moved to New Zealand in 2014 to marry my wife. I currently teach Year 5/6 and I love spending time getting to know my students. In the classroom I believe that students will be successful in an environment where they are heard and their ideas are valued. Outside of school, I love travelling, running and spending time outdoors with my wife and son.

E: keith@chelsea.school.nz

Jessica Vader

Rito Team Teacher

Hub 2

About Me

Kia ora! Ko Mrs. Vader taku ingoa. My teaching philosophy is based on nurturing each student's unique potential and creating a safe and supportive environment. I aim to instill a love for learning that lasts a lifetime, both academically and personally. I am specialised in teaching English as an additional language (EAL), and I have a strong interest in the mental health/wellbeing of students and staff. I'm here to guide and inspire your child on their educational journey, with a particular focus on ‘Growing Great Learners – Te Whakatipu Ākonga Miharo’. I look forward to our shared learning adventure.

E: jessica@chelsea.school.nz

Tena koutou katoa. Welcome to the Rito Team.

We are a highly enthusiastic and passionate team of teachers that believe in every student. We strive to make your children feel welcomed and safe as we challenge and engage them in their learning. We strive to empower students to become lifelong learners who are self-motivated and responsible citizens and who strive for excellence yet are respectful, honest and empathetic members of the community. Ka kite ano

Rito 2024 – Years 3 and 4

Hub 1: Samantha Bottcher (Team Leader)   sam@chelsea.school.nz
Hub 1: Zoe de Wit zoe@chelsea.school.nz
Hub 1: Nicky Davies  nicky@chelsea.school.nz
Hub 2: Lenni Miller   lenni@chelsea.school.nz
Hub 2: Keith Wilson keith@chelsea.school.nz
Hub 2: Jessica Vader jessica@chelsea.school.nz

Rito Team

Rito Team

Samantha Bottcher

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Nicky Davis

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Zoe de Wit

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Lenni Miller

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Keith Wilson

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Jessica Vader

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TERM DATES 2024

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TERM DATES 2024