I am an NZ teacher and researcher with over 16 years experience working in primary schools and early childhood settings. I am devoted to producing excellent outcomes for our tamariki through making the curriculum more accessible to learners through play and readiness for learning. Over the last 6 years I have looked deeply into how we deliver curriculum to unlock learning potential. This includes developing a deep understanding of the components of play and how we as teachers can weave emergent curriculum into the NZC in a practical and manageable way. In 2020, I completed a Master of Education endorsed in Curriculum and Pedagogy with Distinction with research conducted into transition, leadership and networking. My areas of expertise include:

• Structured Literacy
• Oral language
• Transition and networking with ECE services
• Mentoring and modelling play implementation
• Facilitating linking play to planning and assessment

I am passionate about building trusting relationships to foster collaboration with teachers, syndicates, and leadership to design practical solutions to meet the needs of your school and develop shared understandings that work for everyone in the learning community.