Helen Prescott
Deputy Principal

Email: helen.prescott@mbi.school.nz

Helen has over 20 years of experience in teaching and learning with 10 of those in senior leadership roles.  Prior to teaching Helen had a career in IT.  Helen enjoys effecting positive change within communities and her nurturing leadership style empowers others. She was excited to join Murrays Bay Intermediate early in 2024.

Shannon Robinson
Deputy Principal, Year 8 Dean

Director of Pastoral Care and Guidance
Email: shannon.robinson@mbi.school.nz

Shannon began her teaching at a primary school in central Auckland in the early 1990s before teaching for several years in the East End of London.  She has proudly worked as Dean and DP at Murrays Bay Intermediate for the last 19 years, and her most recent studies have been in Child Protection.

Graham Franklin
Assistant Principal, Year 7 Dean

Director of International Students
Email: graham.franklin@mbi.school.nz

Graham started his teaching career in 2005. After initially teaching in New Zealand, he worked in international schools in Dubai and Singapore. His most recent interests include the future of education and developing students' knowledge and skills for the future.

Brandon Kruyen         
Director of Sport     
Email: brandon.kruyen@mbi.school.nz

Brandon has been a staff member at MBI since 2000. As a longstanding classroom teacher, Brandon moved into the full-time role of Sports Director in 2020. He is passionate about developing youth leadership through sports and spearheads several initiatives to grow the capacity of our young athletes and leaders. 

Sarah Holmes

Director of Arts Email: sarah.holmes@mbi.school.nz

Sarah started her teaching career here at MBIS in 2005 after being a student teacher in Melinda’s classroom. She lived in London in 2011, teaching at a school in South London in between exploring many parts of Europe. Sarah has seen many roles at MBIS, including classroom teacher, gifted education teacher, and music teacher. 

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