Meet the Team

Michele Watson

Fundamental Movement Skills Programme Leader

Started at Counties Manukau Sport as an Active Schools Facilitator in April 2007.
Born and brad in Papakura. I am trained teacher, having taught at Karaka School for the first 4 years of my career and then Papakura Normal School. I have coached and player soccer, netball and enjoy horse riding and spending time with animals.
I enjoy being with children and teachers, seeing them have fun while they are learning and being active. I am passionate about what I do.

M: 029 295 0031
E: michele.watson@cmsport.co.nz

Natalie Hooker

Fundamental Movement Skills Advisor for Otara and Papatoetoe

I have been working for Counties Manukau Sport since September 2008 and started out as an Active Schools Facilitator. I am a trained teacher and I have spent the majority of my teaching career at ConiferGroveSchool. I enjoy most sports particularly netball which I play and coach.

I am really looking forward to working closely with teachers to ensure the best possible physical activity programmes are delivered to the children of Counties Manukau.

M: 029 488 0465
E: natalie.hooker@cmsport.co.nz

Linda Jackison

Fundamental Movement Skills Advisor for Papakura and Franklin

I am a trained teacher with a passion for sport and physical activity. I enjoy running cycling and participating in fun events such as duathlons, half marathons.

I look forward to working with schools to help children have fun and become physically active, a life long skill. " Just play, have fun ,enjoy the game" Michael Jordan.

M: 029 437 1058
E: linda.jackison@cmsport.co.nz

Meet the Team

Youth Development