Ongoing Study

I find myself stuck in rut at present. Trying to find where I fit and what I want to actually 'do' in education.
I have taken on so much extra study over the past 4 years and have found my true passion lies in innovation and supporting and coaching teachers and other leaders.
Being part of the Kahui Ako has possibly opened another door for me to continue to complete my Masters Degree and make connections with accredited facilitators so I can continue to pursue my career interests.
Current Goals:
Making Connections
Exploring Study Opportunities

I shared an essay I wrote last year to the Kahui Ako Drive. The 4000 word essay was a Literature Review comparing the importance of management vs leadership in education.
The following email is a respsonse from Jo Wilson (Leading Learning Facilitator) who read it:

This email really excited me! I will continue to consider what the future may hold for my career in education! WATCH THIS SPACE!



17 September
-Interview with MindLab has been scheduled to complete my Masters in Contemporary Education for next year....Still in limbo...Will see how the interview goes. Do I stay, or pursue something else???

28 November 2018
Accepted for MindLab's Masters Degree. Am now 2 months in and LOVING it!

Curriculum/Leadership Reflection

Curriculum Reflection

Te Reo Lessons with Elg

Treaty Talk with Kids
Te Reo lessons link

Kaimata School Hangi

Our school hosted a hangi for our school and the Kaimata Community at the end of Term 2.
Planning for the hangi was done by Marcelle (Kapa Haka Teacher), Jess and myself. I also did the 'shopping' part for the school.
 Preparation for the hangi was lead by Jess and myself (for the vege prep).
We had over 300 members of our community attend our hangi. It was a huge success for everyone involved!
Hangi Prep

Hangi Photos

Kaimata Curriculum

Kaimata Curriculum

Above is a link to the Kaimata Curriculum that has been lead by myself and Jess Packman. After our ERO visit (March, 2018) and leading MLP PD with the staff, we were all in agreeance that we need to formulate a Curriculum Map for the school to ensure NZC and Key Competency coverage. The Kaimata Curriuculm has also been designed with our special school character, collaborative and innovative teaching and learning in mind. We used teacher voice, student voice and community voice to create the possible contexts for learning.

End of Year Report Template

Above is a link for the End of Year Report Template modified from my old template we used at Fitzroy School, adapted to fit Kaimata School and Kaimatatanga.

2018 Appraisal

Link to my Appraisal for 2018
2018 Appraisal

DP SICOL PD & Leadership Inquiry 2018

Evidence of participation in the 2018 SICOL PD group, lead by Laura Snowden.
This folder has links to meetings, readings, reflections and my Leadership Inquiry.
DP PD and Leadership Inquiry