Full Description
Education Graduate Diploma in Journalism Studies Bachelor of Education degree with Auckland University Diploma of Teaching with Auckland College of Education Work Experience: Primary Teacher at Intermediate and Primary levels Editor of Kiwi Write4Kidz newsletter Co-ordinator of Kiwi Wrte4Kidz workshops Trade Books: Homework Powerpack’ published by Zenith Publishing (2005) ‘Bird’s-eye View’ published by Penguin Books (2006) shortlisted LIANZA awards ‘Operation Nest Egg’ published by Reed (2007) ‘Dogs on the Job’ to be published by Reed (2008) ‘Rangitoto’ published by Penguin (2009) Shortlisted NZ Post Children’s Book awards ‘Save Our Seas’ published by New Holland (2009) Storylines Notable Book ‘Eco-agents mission: Save our Planet’ published by New Holland (2009) ‘New Zealand’s Hall of Fame: 50 Remarkable Kiwis’ published by New Holland (2011) ‘The Call of the Kokako’ published by New Holland (2011)
‘Volcanic New Zealand’ published by New Holland (2012)
Educational Books:
14 books Learning Media, for American market
4 books South Pacific Press, for American market
Educational Resources:
3 teaching Units for Sir Peter Blake Trust
8 teaching Units for South Pacific Press
Experience:
10 years teaching Primary and Intermediate, fulltime and relief teaching
10 years co-ordinating nationwide writers group
Helped co-ordinate nationwide conference; facilitated author talks, teacher talks, storytellers tent
Taught workshops to adults and children
