Role

Fiona is the Regional Education Leader for Kirikiriroa, after spending several years as the Pouako for the takiwā. Fiona leads and supports tauira and staff from Kirikiriroa.

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Education Background

Fiona started her teaching career in 2002 at a kōhanga reo when her oldest child was a year old. She has worked in different early childhood settings which include kōhanga, home-based and centre. In these roles, she has enjoyed building relationships with tamariki, whānau, and the community.

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Research Background

Fiona has a deep passion for inclusive education, mātauranga Māori, and supporting the revitalisation of te reo Māori. She is actively engaged in research projects exploring social justice, local history, and ways to strengthen culturally responsive practice within education”

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Teaching Interests

As a graduate of Te Rito Maioha, Fiona feels teaching here is a way of giving back by supporting tauira in their learning journey. As an experienced early childhood educator, Fiona believes in inclusive education for all. Tamariki deserve the very best learning opportunities, care, respect and aroha.