Junior Syndicate Lead Teacher

I began my teaching in Rotorua, then moved with my husband to Hamilton, where I taught at Frankton Primary until I left to start my family. We moved around New Zealand with my husband’s work going to Wellington, Westport, Hamilton and then back to Rotorua. I returned to teaching part-time when my son was eight years old and then took up a full time position at St Mary’s School. There I taught through out the school but mainly as a Junior teacher. I was appointed Deputy Principal in 1993, responsible for leading Literacy Development, all sports and camps. In 1994 we moved to Hawkes’ Bay for my husband to take over an apple orchard. I relieved in various schools until I secured a relieving position at Central School, Hastings. I shifted to Greenmeadows Primary in 1995 where I’ve since taught mainly Year 1 and 2 children. I took over as Literacy Leader and became Senior teacher for the Junior Department in 2002. I’ve been involved with and taught cubs, orienteering and hockey as my children have progressed through their schooling. I’ve recently had fun establishing a garden from scratch since we moved into our new house three years ago. My latest interest is my little grandson, Thomas, who lives in Australia.