Role

Jordyn is a lecturer | Kaiako in Ōtepoti. She is currently teaching in the Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE) and the Bachelor of Education Programmes.

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Education Background

Jordyn has over 10 years teaching experience in ECE teaching with most experience teaching children aged 2-6 and in mixed age settings as a registered teacher, and assistant team leader. She also has two years experience leading a small rural centre as a Centre Manager.

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Research Background

Her research background is focused in ECE leadership. Jordyn’s Masters thesis focused on the experiences of leaders in rural ECE settings. She is now looking forward to completing articles based on this research and engaging in further research based in the leadership space.

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Teaching Interests

Relationships are the foundation of all learning for tamariki and tauira of all ages. Establishing and maintaining strong reciprocal relationships encourages safe and welcoming environments where learning and risk-taking take place. Jordyn strives to create environments where tamariki build their love of learning for a lifetime. Leadership is a key element of any tauira or tamariki learning and development, it should always be handled with care and diligence. Relationships are also key in this space to ensure all tamariki and kaiako can be supported to reach their own potential and more.