Fiona Bailey
Dip Tchg., B Ed.,Dip Drama

A trained primary school teacher, Fiona taught at Bailey Road School before deciding to devote her full time to HCYT.  For many years Fiona was Deputy Principal for H.C.Y.T.  In this role she was responsible for tutor training and supervision as well as teaching and administration roles.  In 2004 she was appointed Principal of the organisation.  After 20 years of service to H.C.Y.T. Fiona is well equipped for her role of Principal. 

Gair McRae
B.A., A.R.C.T., Dip Drama, RTSCA.(N.Z. Inc.)

Gair first trained as a primary school teacher and during early teaching years established the Huntly Children's Theatre.  In 1966 she completed her Speech and Drama Teacher's qualifications at the University of Toronto, Canada and in the late 1970’s a B.A. in English and History, and a Drama Diploma at Auckland University.  Gair has been teaching for over 40 years. 

Julian Harrison
Dip Drama-Selwyn College, Bachelor Performing & Screen Arts-Unitec, LTCL-Trinity College

Julian has been involved in drama and the theatre world from a very young age.  He has taught Speech and Drama to a wide age range at both Selwyn College of Performing Arts and Kings College.  He has been tutoring for HCYT for a number of years and is ready for the new challenge that the role of Deputy Principal will bring. 

Libby Giddey

Libby, a trained primary school and early childhood teacher, does some relieving in early childhood institutions but now works more extended hours for HCYT.  Libby is available at our office on Mondays 10am-5pm, Tuesdays 4.00-6.00pm, Wednesdays 2.00-5.00pm, Fridays 4.00-8.00pm.