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Teaching Area/Interests
- Theoretical constructs and discourses of disability;
- Supported living, employment and ongoing education
- Personal lifestyle planning
- Adapting the curriculum
- Special education policy and provision
- Collaborative teaming
- Professional communication skills
- Positive behaviour support
- Leadership and change management
- Coordinator Bachelor of Human Services (Disability) and Graduate Diploma in Special Education (Special Teaching Needs)
Research Interests (area & methodologies)
- Planning with organisations - operational and strategic
- Personal lifestyle planning
- Transition
- Adapting curriculum
- Working with teams
Professional Links
NZASSID, Citizen Advocacy, Auckland Disability Providers Network.
University Committees served on
Human Service Advisory Committee; BSW Board; Teaching Learning Committee
Qualifications / Degrees
- Trained Teachers Certificate - Auckland Teachers College
- Diploma in Teaching- Auckland Teachers College
- Higher Diploma in Teaching - Auckland Teachers College
- Bachelor of Arts - The University of Auckland
- Diploma in the Education of Gandicapped Children - Auckland Teachers College
- Master of Arts - The University of Auckland
Previous professional experience (prior to present position)
Teacher, Senior Teacher, Deputy Principal, Adviser on Handicapped Children, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer
Other information, interests or things that drive you
Promoting quality lifestyles for marginalised groups, inclusive schools where all students are supported and valued, systems and processes within schools, programme and curriculum development
