Academic Leadership consultant, Waiheke Island. Adjunct Professor Griffith Uni. My research and development is in leadership development and teacher change.
@Hillyfield_E17 I'm glad you all love the Hairy Maclary book. In New Zealand we are all very proud of Dame Lynley Dodd and her amazing children's books. I was so pleased to hear that A's class was named Dodd. From A's Grandma.
@OISEUofT A 4am time slot was a little tough for me (in NZ) to join live, but I have just watched it now 😍 Thanks so much Isaac and Karen. Thanks for sharing your experiences and challenging for anti-racism.
“Māori women have been the backbone of kōhanga reo since the first opened in 1982. By July 2000 there were a total of 11,519 children attending 611 kōhanga reo. Approximately 40,000 children have passed through kōhanga reo since 1982.” Source: NZHistory
Last week the @EducationGovtNZ launched Tapasā – cultural competencies framework for teachers of Pacific learners. Mose Pio from the Ed Council was with Hon. Minister @JennySalesa at the launch at Otahuhu Primary School in Auckland. https://t.co/LNEkL2vx82
Today the Education Council launched the Leadership Strategy for the growth and development of leadership capability for all registered teachers. Minister of Education, Hon @chrishipkins spoke at the launch. https://t.co/3oMA1d2BTC
Secondary teacher Will Flavell has looked into what motivates non-Māori students to learn te reo Māori. Will says his students see learning te reo Māori as positively influencing their future. #SeeTheTeacher https://t.co/RKd7MQdai0
It takes two minutes to fill out this really important survey. Check out Maihi Karauna - great vision statement, vital kaupapa - for Aotearoa New Zealand
Everyone can support the revitalisation of te reo Māori. The Maihi Karauna (the Crown's strategy for Māori language revitalisation for the next 6 years) is for all New Zealanders. Give your feedback by completing this survey. https://t.co/wbZemwbbB8
Everyone can support the revitalisation of te reo Māori. The Maihi Karauna (the Crown's strategy for Māori language revitalisation for the next 6 years) is for all New Zealanders. Give your feedback by completing this survey. https://t.co/wbZemwbbB8
A6: The ability to work with educators in other classrooms in other schools. Imagine a world where we could spend a term/semester in another school. Learning from others. Learning with others. The cross-pollination would be amazing! #aussieED
A5: Coaching is difficult but when done well empowering. Coaching is not telling someone what to do. Coaching is characterized by a mutual sense of respect, trust and shared goals #AussieED