Kia Ora,

My name is Baylee Baxter, and I have been teaching at Morrinsville Intermediate since 2017.
I grew up in Morrinsville, attending local schools before studying my Bachelor of Teaching at the University of Waikato. I now live just outside of Morrinsville with my husband and two children. Outside of school I am a mum and an artist. I enjoy drawing, painting and creating when I am not teaching.

I am excited for the year ahead and look forward to meeting you all.

Kia ora, my name is Anita Muter.

I was born in Coromandel and raised in Tokoroa, and I have lived in the Waikato for the majority of my life. I am married and have two adult children. Spending time with my family is my biggest enjoyment in life. When our calendars sync, together we snow ski, go fishing, diving and mountain biking. I also enjoy working out at the gym, overseas travel, gardening, cardmaking and scrapbooking.

I am an experienced teacher of 22 years, previously teaching at Matamata Intermediate School for 13 years. I have also worked at Putaruru Primary for four years and Tainui Full Primary in Tokoroa for five years. I enjoy outdoor education activities, especially camps, and sports such as multi-sport, kayaking, and cross country.

I believe my strengths as a teacher are my planning, communication and relationships. I am a team player and will work towards common goals for our tamariki with a focus on what’s best for the person, whaanau, school and community as a whole.

I am grateful to be a part of an awesome Morrinsville Intermediate team and I am excited to meet you in person.

Kia ora,
Over the past twenty-five years, I’ve been involved in leading learning and teaching across diverse regions including Auckland, the Bay of Plenty and the Waikato region. I’ve also extended my teaching experience to Australia, specifically in Brisbane and at Montejini Station within The Outbacks (School of the Air).
In addition to the core curriculum, I enjoy teaching ākonga the sciences, including computer science as well as languages. I hold a Transforming Language Teaching certificate in both French and Mandarin from Auckland University. Furthermore, I’ve also had the privilege of leading travel groups to Noumea and Vanuatu, providing students with immersive language, cultural and humanity experiences.
Beyond the classroom, I nurture a passion for the arts, encompassing music and dance as well as a profound interest in science and technology which plays a pivotal role in shaping healthy citizens in a digital era. I relish spending quality time with my family during our travels, engaging in adventures and perpetually seeking knowledge. Visiting observatories, art galleries, and museums as well as attending diverse performances makes my heart sing. You might also spot me on the sidelines, cheering on sports teams or at the gym, enjoying walks or bike rides along trails with friends.
I am thankful to be a part of this awesome Morrinsville Intermediate crew and I’m looking forward to meeting you all!

Kia ora,

My name is Raewyn McCracken, and I have been a teacher at Morrinsville Intermediate in many different roles since 2017.

I was born and raised in Morrinsville where I attended David Street, Morrinsville Intermediate and Morrinsville College. After completing my bachelor of Education at the University of Waikato I moved up to Whangarei where I taught at Hukerenui School and Tikipunga Primary School.
I am passionate about the arts and started the hobby of photography in 2022.

I look forward to meeting you all.

Kia Ora, my name is Shane Day; I have lived in Waikato for a big part of my life. I have two daughters, one attends Morrinsville College and the other in her first year at University. I am looking forward to the move to Mighty Morrinsville. I have been teaching for 20 years, previously teaching at Berkley for ten years.

A strength I bring to the classroom is building positive relationships with my students and developing the skills to manage their own behaviour and learning. My greatest joy as a teacher is watching students' confidence and self-belief grow. I encourage my students to discuss, share opinions and express their ideas. I take pride in creating a classroom environment where students are engaged in many learning opportunities while allowing students to flourish as individuals.

I look forward to meeting you all.