As Marsden’s Director of Sport & Active Recreation, Emily leads the school’s sporting programme with a vision focused on participation, performance, and enjoyment. She is passionate about creating an inclusive, encouraging environment where every student feels empowered to try new activities, build confidence, and experience the lifelong benefits of movement.

Background & Experience

Emily attended St Oran’s College before graduating from Massey University with a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise, majoring in Sport Development. She brings a strong background in facility and school sports management, having worked in aquatic facility coordination and operations before taking up a Sports Coordinator role at Wellington Girls’ College.

Driven by her own positive experiences in sport, Emily is dedicated to helping students build strong connections and healthy habits.

Personal Insights

The Marsden value that resonates most strongly with Emily is Manahau | Resilience.

“Sport is a fantastic way to develop resilience, whether it is dealing with a loss, missing out on team selection, making a mistake or not scoring that goal. These challenges often teach students far more than they realise in the moment, helping them learn to persevere, reflect, support others and bounce back. I believe these lessons extend well beyond sport and help equip students with the confidence and resilience to navigate challenges in all areas of their lives."

Outside of Marsden

When she isn't supporting Marsden teams, Emily stays active on the tennis court and loves spending quality time with family and friends.