I graduated with a degree in primary teaching in 1994 and have had the privilege of teaching across a wide range of primary schools—urban and rural, large and small, and with varying decile ratings. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of diverse learning environments and the unique challenges and opportunities they present.

In 2014, I was invited to join Te Whai Toi Tangata at the university, where I spent six years supporting primary and secondary schools in teaching science. This role allowed me to work alongside many schools, engaging with their individual journeys to make science meaningful in their local contexts. Science remains a strong passion for me, and I continue to advocate for its importance in education.

From 2020 to 2025, I served as Professional Experience Coordinator for the Secondary Initial Teacher Education programme in Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education. In this role, I organised and supported students during their placements and taught classes focused on practical aspects of teaching. The TEPRO papers emphasise reflective practice, planning and teaching, classroom management, and helping students gather evidence of their teaching effectiveness.

Currently, I teach in the Primary Initial Teacher Education programme, specialising in Science and Mathematics. These subjects are areas of great interest to me, and I am committed to inspiring teachers to be passionate about these critical disciplines and equipping them with the skills and confidence to teach them effectively.