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Former Teacher Canceled for Serious Misconduct with Students

2/26/2026

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Story summary

A tribunal found April Nordstrom, a former teacher at Whangarei Girls' High School, engaged in serious misconduct, particularly with Student A, and canceled her registration.
Nordstrom communicated intimately with students, discussed issues, and engaged in sexual activities.
Other teachers and former students raised concerns, prompting an investigation.
The tribunal ordered Nordstrom to pay costs of $6,600.
Whangarei Girls' High School said it acted immediately upon learning of the misconduct.

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Story summary

A tribunal found April Nordstrom, a former teacher at Whangarei Girls' High School, engaged in serious misconduct, particularly with Student A, and canceled her registration.
Nordstrom communicated intimately with students, discussed issues, and engaged in sexual activities.
Other teachers and former students raised concerns, prompting an investigation.
The tribunal ordered Nordstrom to pay costs of $6,600.
Whangarei Girls' High School said it acted immediately upon learning of the misconduct.