Position
Education Manager and Facilitator Support IT
Role
As a facilitator my specializations are:
Digital Technologies, Digital Curriculum, Digital Fluency, Digital Capabilities and Digital Citizenship.
Student Efficacy, Engagement, Agency, Success
STEAM, STEM
As Education Manager for Support IT:
Communicate between MOE and our team of partner facilitators
Continue to grow our partnership base and expand our ability to provide our schools with high quality PLD.
Teaching and Learning Philosophy
My view of learning is it should be authentic, hands-on, student-centered, globally connected and engaging. I believe as educators we have a responsibility to enable our learners to be collaborative creators of content.
Leadership Style
My preferred leadership style is collaborative. I believe working alongside people in a coaching role is most productive. Empowering teachers and students allows for ownership over the learning process and provides more sustainable long-term outcomes.
Academic Qualifications
Diploma of Teaching - Auckland College of Education Bachelor of Education - Auckland University Postgraduate Certificate in Digital & Collaborative Learning - The Mind Lab/Unitec
Achievements
Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator, Google Certified Teacher, Google Administrator, Hapara Champion Educator, Scratch Educator (Member of ScratchEd, Scratch Day Organiser, Guest Speaker for a Scratch Team Webinar with Mitchel Resnick and Karen Brennan), Certified Common Sense Educator, Consultant for MOTAT Project - STEAM Cells, Guest speaker for Minecraft Education (Enabling e-Learning), Guest Speaker for Google Webinar on Computational Thinking.
Interests and Specialities
I am passionate about fostering innovative, inclusive learning environments where technology serves as a catalyst for deep engagement and authentic learning experiences. My teaching philosophy centers on student agency and meaningful integration of digital technologies across curriculum areas.
Through a structured play-based learning approach, I create opportunities for diverse learners to explore STEM concepts through hands-on, tactile experiences that promote social interaction and collaborative problem-solving. I champion STEM education as an integrative framework that connects learning areas in purposeful, real-world contexts, utilizing methodologies including Project-Based Learning, Inquiry Learning, and Design Thinking.
My expertise encompasses "Coding to Learn"—an approach that contextualizes programming within curiosity-driven, meaningful projects rather than isolated skill development. I implement robotics education across all age groups, helping students grasp fundamental concepts such as inputs and outputs through engaging, kinesthetic experiences with platforms including Lego Education and CS Unplugged.
As an educational technology coach, I empower teachers to leverage digital tools strategically to challenge and engage students. My focus areas include innovative iPad integration, BYOD implementation, Minecraft-based learning, electronics exploration, filming and editing, and comprehensive digital literacy, safety, and citizenship education.
I am committed to developing both the pedagogical practices and digital infrastructure necessary to support authentic, student-centered learning experiences that prepare learners for an increasingly digital world.
Schools I have worked with:
Edmonton School, Long Bay Primary School, Bayswater School, Kingsford School, Te Atatu Intermediate, Rutherford College, Forrest Hill School, Coatesville School, Pine Hill School, Windy Ridge School , Red Beach School and Leeston Consolidated School.
Other Roles
I am the Digital Learning Leader at Forrest Hill School. At Forrest Hill Primary School, I have a variety of roles including specialist digital technology teacher working with all age levels and every class across the school. I also support teachers with technical and professional learning, I am a network administrator and help maintain hardware and software.
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