Being a Playcentre parent I learnt the value of learning through play and following children's interests as a way of engaging with tamariki as competent confident learners. I learnt alongside children and inspiring kaiako starting as a bewildered parent and completing my Playcentre journey as a facilitator of Playcentre training and a support staff member for current Playcentre members.
I am looking forward to becoming an educator in Aotearoa, working alongside dedicated kaiako for the best interests of the children in our care. I am currently studying the Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary) at Massey University to help me pass on my love of learning to the children I teach.