My background has been in early childhood for many years, having spent six of those with a private kindy that followed the forest kindy movement, taking children from the ages of 3-5 out into the beach and bush to explore nature, which I felt very privileged to be part of.

I am married with four grown children along with six grandchildren, ranging from 15 years to 12 months. I love and adore each and every one of them, with their own unique personalities and give us so much pleasure, so our weekends are filled with lots of visits, love, laughter and family, and in the summer months my husband and I particularly enjoy sailing the gulf.

I look forward to building relationships with you all, working in partnership with educators, Tamariki and Whānau.