I thoroughly enjoy teaching at Tatuanui School and have done so for many years. I am an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher who strives to provide a happy and secure classroom environment which is both creative and stimulating. I have a caring attitude and aim to be sensitive to the needs of children, parents and colleagues
As lead teacher I passionately led Tatuanui School to gain the Bronze and Silver Enviroschools Awards and I was part of the teaching team when Tatuanui School was awarded the Green- Gold award.
My particular strengths are in the area of Literacy- Writing, Physical Education and Sport where I have the knowledge and the capability of developing and implementing programmes for all ages.
Personally, I actively follow and support my own children in their sport and careers and if I ever get a spare five minutes I love to garden.

Kia ora Morrinsville with my wife Sandie and 3 children Mark (16), Brianna (14) and Karl (11).
In 2014 our family decided to experience something awesome together. We travelled the length and breadth of NZ in our motorhome for the year and created some very special family memories.
I've been involved in education since the mid 90's and can sincerely say I'm still learning!!
My hobbies include guitar playing, hunting, cycle trail riding, reading books and motorhome travel

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I am in my 15th year of teaching and aim to create a welcoming and safe environment for children to learn and play in my classroom.
I started my teaching career at Forest Lake in Hamilton, then moved onto Cambridge East and Karapiro. During this time I have fulfilled roles such as Mentor Teacher, Team Leader and Senco. Learning is fun, and I think it is magic watching the 'Light bulbs go on'!
I enjoy spending time with my whanau in my spare time. Having grandchildren is the BEST!
My main hobby is being out in the garden, where my creativity shines.
I look forward to meeting you all.

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I was teaching in Early Childhood for 14 years in Southland in several positions including travelling around isolated communities providing teaching and learning programmes in people’s homes, community halls and transition to school programmes. I completed my degree in Teaching: Early Childhood then a Diploma in Primary Teaching through Dunedin. I have taught since 2002 in three schools previously to Tatuanui, in Hamilton and Invercargill. I have also completed 2 Post Grads, one in IT and the other TESOL as well as a Diploma in Ministry. In each school I have held positions of responsibility such as leading IT teams, Library development and Team Leader positions. Over the last 15 years I have travelled throughout Asia numerous times supporting the work in orphanages and teaching teachers in remote areas. This has helped me to understand a variety of cultures and extend my teaching skills. I love learning new things and enjoy visiting my young adult son in Invercargill as well as walking my dog. In January 2017 I cycled the Otago Central Rail Trail with my Mum who was 79 at the time. I started teaching at Tatuanui in 2017.

I was born in China and in 2009 I completed my Bachelor of Chinese Linguistics as well as teaching Physics and Maths to Intermediate and High School students. I have taught Chinese and Piano in New Zealand. After I completed my Bachelor of Teaching at the University of Waikato, my main job has been to discover every child’s potential. In my seven years of teaching in Early Childhood, I have learnt to notice and recognise every child’s strong points and encourage them to be the best they can be! I have been teaching at Tatuanui School since August 2018. I have completed my Graduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESSOL) at WINTEC and I have also completed the training for the Better Start Literacy Approach through the University of Canterbury. I have a passion in Music and Reading. For sports, I am enthusiastic about Badminton and table tennis.

I have been teaching in this area for many years, including relief teaching for the past two- here at Tatuanui school. The teaching staff are very supportive and the children are a delight to teach. I also have experience in early childhood education, so embrace a holistic approach to education. I enjoy spending free time with family on the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula, where I grew up. I am passionate about music and nature. I am looking forward to the year ahead in Kiwi.