Meet the staff

Education Support, Teacher, Well-being: Tangata Tupou 

Education Support: Wilson Gakuru

Education Support: Meghan Power

Hi, I’m Ta Tupou, and I am grateful to be part of the team at Plenty River College. Over the past seven years, I have worked in education across various roles including Education Support, Sports Assistant Coordinator, Rugby Coach and Teacher. 

I’m passionate about student wellbeing and creating positive, engaging environments where young people can thrive.

Outside the classroom, I have 8 years of experience as a professional rugby athlete, representing teams like the Melbourne Rebels, Queensland Reds and Australia B. I have also had the honour of playing at the Youth Olympics and internationally, in New Zealand, Japan & Hong Kong.

I am excited to share my experience in both education and sport to inspire and empower the students at Plenty River College.

-Ta 

Hey, I’m Meghan and I have recently joined Plenty River College as education support, specifically in Art. I am an artist with a deep passion for helping others discover their own creative potential. I believe everyone has the ability to be creative, and one of my greatest joys is guiding people as they tap into their unique forms of expression. Some of my favourite things in life are: preparing delicious meals for those I love, watching countless movies, and spending quality time with my family. I am excited to watch our young people as they learn and grow, and help them discover what their futures hold for them.

Meg

Hi, my name is Wilson, and I'm absolutely thrilled to have joined the teaching team here at Plenty River College as an Education Support Staff.

I'm originally from Kenya, where I completed my Bachelor of Education and gained six years of valuable experience teaching History and Swahili in various high schools. I'm passionate about supporting students in their learning journeys, and I'm excited to bring that experience to Plenty River College.

Currently, I'm also furthering my own education by pursuing a Master of Education at Victoria University. I believe in lifelong learning and am eager to apply new insights and strategies to my work here.

Outside of work and study, I enjoy a diverse range of hobbies. You might find me watching soccer matches, exploring new ventures, or getting immersed in captivating documentaries.

I'm really looking forward to continued collaboration with the team and contributing to the vibrant learning environment at Plenty River College. Please feel free to say hello when you see me around!

Thank you,

Wilson