Susie Mole provides speech language therapy intervention across out base school and satellites. She is a UK-trained therapist who moved to New Zealand in 2000. She transferred to Maitai Specialist School in 2022, having spent 20 years working in a specialist education school in Auckland. 

Susie is also the therapy team coordinator and is responsible for the day to day running of the therapy team. 

Susie can be contacted at: susie.mole@maitai.school.nz

Emily Wood is one of the Occupational Therapists working at Maitai. 

As well as providing occupational therapy services, She is also the staff board of trustees representative, and a key member of the design team for the school rebuild.

Emily can be contacted at: emily@maitai.school.nz

Kirsten Pickwell is one of the Occupational Therapists working at Maitai Specialist School.  She has a background working in physical health and mental health sectors. 

Kirsten can be contacted at: kirsten.pickwell@maitai.school.nz

Kate Booker is a Physiotherapist and works with all classes at Maitai School. 

Kate can be contacted at: kate.booker@maitai.school.nz

Janet Tavener is an Educational Psychologist and works across all classes at Maitai. 

Janet can be contacted at: janet.tavener@maitai.school.nz

Cindy Shield graduated with a Master of Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical) with first class honours from Whitecliffe College in 2022. Cindy enjoys creating a gentle, calm and safe space for our students to explore and express their creative voice in the therapy room. 

Cindy can be contacted at: cindy@maitai.school.nz

Kelly Crichton has 20+ years of experience working alongside and supporting neuro-divergent and neuro-typical individuals in both community mental health spaces and schools. She is a Certified Autplay Therapy Provider and holds Level 1 and 2 qualifications in Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). Kelly is currently working towards becoming a registered Play Therapist. 

Kelly also holds a Diploma in Sand Tray Therapy that she includes in her practice. She offers a safe and inviting space where the student can work at their own pace and level of development to express their thoughts and feelings for optimal growth. Playfulness and compassion sit at the core of her therapeutic practice.

Kelly can be contacted at: kelly.crichton@maitai.school.nz