I am an assessor and specialist educator based in our Tauranga office.

During my 25+ years in education, I have enjoyed teaching almost every age group (including secondary students). The majority of that time I have taught new entrants and although children make progress at every level, it is mind-blowing how much progress they make in that first year of school. 

Looking back over my teaching career to date it is those children who didn’t progress as quickly or as expected who come to mind. I have always felt there was a piece of the puzzle missing. For this reason, I have been passionate about learning how I can make a difference. Since my training in multisensory learning last year, I have had the chance to work with children with learning differences and I still can’t believe how incredible this approach is for these students. The progress they make is as amazing as the new entrant children I taught and how exciting it is to see the “lights go on” for those learners.

Registered Teacher – NZ Education Council