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Teaching Area/Interests
History, Sociology and Politics of Education, Effective teaching, especially for low-decile students, Language and Cultural factors affecting teaching and learning.
Research Interests (area & methodologies)
Youth mentoring and the role of this additional resource in supporting the work of teachers and families and addressing barriers to achievement.
Professional Links
Co-founder and secretary of The Youth Mentoring Trust, Trustee of the Great Potentials Foundation - a non-profit organisation providing educational support services to children and young people in both school and family environments.
Qualifications / Degrees
- MA Hons - The University of Auckland
Previous professional experience (prior to present position)
Secondary school teacher, first full-time position, Edgecumbe College 1965. Senior management positions in both secondary schools of Otara 1970-86, Principal of Penrose High School, 1986-99
Other information, interests or things that drive you
All areas where education intersects with social justice/democratic opportunity
