Year 4 Teacher

BEd, DIPPOL

Hi, I have been teaching at Devonport Primary since the beginning of 2003. I teach a year 4 class, in room 4. I play the guitar with our school Kapa Haka group which I absolutely love. I am married with two children, one in his third year of a BSc at Auckland University and one in Year 9 at Westlake Girls High School this year. Before teaching I spent 21 years in the New Zealand Police. I worked in and around the Auckland Region. When I left the Police I held the rank of Detective Sergeant. I love teaching and working with children. They (usually) make me laugh and are so positive and inspiring. My classroom motto is "Attitude is Everything". Being able to help a child get some self belief and confidence to try new things, is a pretty cool thing. The photo is of me and my daughter Lucy, but sadly on my twin brothers Suzuki Hyabusa 1300cc flying machine. Wow - what a rush. I wish we could swap bikes like we used to swap clothes.