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I'm Jess Harris. I am an Advisor on Deaf Children based in the Waikato.

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Kia Ora,

I am Waikato born, Taranaki raised and now Upper Hutt proud. I work at a beautiful Kindergarten, located in Upper Hutt.

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I live in Invercargill with my two teenage daughters and my dog Rocket.
I am based at Aurora College and work in both primary and secondary kura around the rohe.

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I'm a kindergarten teacher studying early intervention

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Linda Jensen-Gaiger - Learning and Behaviour

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Linda Jensen-Gaiger - Learning and Behaviour

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Kia ora!
I live in Morrinsville and work as an RTLB in Hamilton. I love hanging out with my family, cooking and gardening. I'm looking forward to studying over the next two years and strengthening my knowledge.

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I'm Claire. I'm Irish and married to a Kiwi so things are stressful in our house when the rugby is on as the boys are Kiwi and the girls are Irish. We've just come back from a trip to see my Irish whānau - the weather was equally bad there during the holiday period. I've been an RTLB with Cluster 3 and have been lucky to have had such a great team to work with, I've learned so much and am looking forward to learning more during the next 2 years. My particular interests are in Structured Literacy and also in Mental Health and Wellbeing. I love movies - the gelato at The Vic in Devonport is outstanding. I am trying really hard to love deep water running.

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I am primary trained and have worked at many levels of teaching from years 1-8.  I have worked as a teaching advisor in a tertiary setting which was wonderful experience.

I am married to Kelvin and we have six children, five still living at home- we are working on encouraging some out into the world!!

We enjoy being involved in our community and do this by being involved in school, sports and ballet groups which we are connected to.

I am working in cluster 35 as an RTLB.

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Kia ora! Ko Carla Gillies toku ingoa :)
I am down in Murihiku :) I live with my husband, 16 year old and two mini schnazuer pups Duke and Albie. I am Tumuaki at a wonderful primary school and can't wait to finish my second year of Complex Needs. I am passionate about trauma informed practice and tamariki in care and or youth justice.

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Living here at Raumati South with views like this! Just bliss!

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Kia ora everyone,
Ko Felipa toku ingoa
Born in Tauranga I moved to Wellington and never looked back. I live with my husband and have two children, now 23 years of age. I work full time, currently a senior head teacher working in a community based Early Childhood Centre in Miramar, Wellington. This year I am enrolled in EI -Early intervention, courses 3 and 4.
Arohanui.

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I live in Stanmore Bay
I like to spend time with my whānau - training together is one of my favourite things to do.
I am doing this course as part of my mahi as RTLB - but also to widen my scope in my practise to be able to support tamariki/kaiako/whānau.
I am passionate about the cultural responsive space within education and how I can support others in this area.
I'm looking forward to learning with some like minded people:)

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9-19 Pavitt Street, Canterbury 8013, New Zealand

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9-19 Pavitt Street, Canterbury 8013, New Zealand

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9-19 Pavitt Street, Canterbury 8013, New Zealand

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Nick Shimasaki

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I live in Kerikeri. I love living here because of the proximity to the Bay of Islands as the sea, being close to the sea and being able to go out on the sea is important to my family and I. Kerikeri is also important to us as it is the place we immigrated to from South Africa in 1997. Our New Zealand roots are here. Northland has a unique spirit.

I am participating in this course, as an RTLB, to grow my practice so that I am more able to assist our tamariki and those supporting them to grow. I am looking forward to learning and learning with others.

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I work as an RTLB in Cluster 28 in Wellington.

I live with my wife, two children and three dogs.

My background includes various management and learning support roles within primary schools in NZ and the UK.

My interest in learning support is still developing, and better understanding of my role.

I'm looking forward to furthering my understanding of my role as RTLB and how I can apply this to support students, whanau and teachers.

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I was born and bred in Germany.
I live in Waihi with my husband and 3 sons plus 2 dogs, 15+ chickens, 3 sheep... :-)
I work as an RTLB in the Hauraki area
I like walks on the beach

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I live in Lynfield, the Manukau Harbour side of Auckland. I enjoy living in Lynfield because it has a strong community focus, and as well I often spend time out of Auckland at Mangawhai Heads.
I enjoy the outdoors, tramping, walking, boating and more recently e-biking. People are an interest, and having studied last year am keen to know more about the stories and experiences of other people.
I am enrolled in this course to be better prepared for my role as an RTLB as well as to have a better knowledge and understanding of working interprofessionally with and alongside other professionals in my role.

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I live in Lynfield, the Manukau Harbour side of Auckland. Lynfield is a very community based suburb, which is why it appeals. At times I head to Mangawhai Heads for time away from Auckland.
I am studying this year to further my knowledge and understanding as an RTLB and to be more able to be an agent of change for those I work with. Working inter-professionally with other professionals in my role makes for added interest and learning along the journey.

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I live in Lynfield which is on the Manukau Harbour side of Auckland. Lynfield is a community based suburb which holds positive appeal for me. At times I head to Mangawhai Heads to enjoy the outdoors and beach life. Tramping, people, boating and now e-biking interest me, as well as continuing to learn.
I am doing this course to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the RTLB role and to be better prepared when working interprofessionally with others, whānau and students.

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Raewynne Cantwell

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Anna Taylor
Early Intervention

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Wendy Bolliger- Early Intervention
I am looking forward to learning alongside you all and taking my new knowledge back to my workplace.

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I live in sunny Nelson with my husband and daughters aged 6 and 9.
I enjoy going on outdoor adventures and spending time at the beach with my whānau.
I’m studying Early Intervention as it has grown to be a passion of mine through my years of teaching in ECE.

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After 23 years of teaching I am excited to be working with Te Tai Hauauru Cluster 25 (RTLB) here in Whanganui. Part of that journey is adding to my learning through the Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist -Teaching Learning and Behaviour.

I am completing this whilst life continues around me with my husband and my two children age 12 and 15, whose roller hockey pursuits see us traveling often! While Whanganui, NZ is my home, Vancouver Island, Canada is my Turangawaewae 💓

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Bridgette Hawker
Early Intervention.
I live with my husband and two teenage tamariki, just south of Christchurch in Rolleston.
I have always had a passion and interest in working with and supporting young people with diverse needs and feel that now it is time to follow this passion.

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Hi there,
I am currently living in Auroa, South Taranaki and am lucky enough to enjoy great views of Mount Taranaki on one side of the house and the sea on the other.
I teach at the local school and am also a busy taxi driver for two active teenagers!

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Charlotte Lee-Merrygold
I have lived in the Bays of Islands since 2006 after migrating from the UK. In 2017 we moved into Kerikeri. The bay of Islands is a beautiful place to live and bring up my young family, with my husband. We love being on and in the water and we love the tramping.

I am working as a specialist classroom teacher working with complex learning needs students. I am looking forward to growing my knowledge and understanding of these students needs to help best support them to confident and successful leaners.

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I live in the lovely Tasman District with my husband and 3 kids. We are originally from South Africa and we find the weather here very similar to where we come from - not to mention the inviting beaches!

I have found my niche in being an ECE kaiako and I would like to enrich my practice as well as support our tamariki, their whanau and my fellow kaiako in making sure every tamaiti can access equal opportunities and resources to reach their full potential.

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- Born and bred in the mighty Waikato
- Live with my husband and our furbaby Checo
- Enjoy being active with wider family in nature and on our family farm in Te Kauwhata, North Waikato
- Am currently teaching Middle School (Y7-10), wanting to grow my understanding and skills in students with complex educational needs so that I can help students and fellow teachers work together to see greater success

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Turanga Road, Henderson Valley, Auckland

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Turanga Road, Henderson Valley, Auckland

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Turanga Road, Henderson Valley, Auckland

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Hi, I am Lisa, I am a science teacher from Te Tai Poutini West Coast. I am looking forward to making opportunities for gifted students to succeed in my region. My family is half dutch, we have lived in the Netherlands and Australia and Aotearoa is home.

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I am a RTLB in cluster 9. Very excited to join other studiers to learn and share in order to better my practice for the greater benefit of our tamariki.

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Ko Ubby au. Kei te noho ahau ki Turanganui a kiwa. No Te Tairawhiti ahau.
I am an RTLB with Cluster 21 and I am part of the L & B cohort. I am born and bred on the East Coast and I feel grateful and privileged to live in paradise.
I am married with 6 children who are all very talented, colourful and different.

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Toni-Anne Whittaker (Advisor on Deaf Children)

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I moved to Kerikeri at the beginning of this year from Waiuku, South Auckland. I cannot think of a better place for the kids to grow up and explore; it is beautiful! You will see us at one of the many Tai Tokerau beaches on our weekends.

I'm currently working as an Advisor on Deaf Children, coming from a background in Speech-Language Therapy. I'm looking forward to building specialist knowledge in the world of DHH to better support the tamariki and whanau I walk with.

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I Live in Christchurch and have been here since 2009. I grew up and worked in Auckland and have also lived in London and Nelson.
I like to relax at home with TV, jigsaw puzzle, knitting, reading and reigniting my childhood love of Lego!
I am doing this course to gain more specialist knowledge of the AoDC role
Christchurch is easy to get around and has lots of modern eateries and central for exploring the South Island

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I live in Sydenham/Beckenham in Christchurch along the river.
I like reading, spending time with family and friends.
I am doing the course to improve my skills as an RTD to improve outcomes for my students.
A good thing about living in Christchurch is how close it is to the river, the ocean and the mountains.

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I am an RTD based on the North Shore. I have a strong background in Learning Support.

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Kia ora, I'm Julie Fogarty, an RTD in Palmerston North. I look forward to learning more about NZSL and supporting language/communication development for DHH students.

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Megan Williams DHH

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I am a Secondary English teacher at Hillcrest High School in Hamilton.

I have two young boys! Finn is 15 months and Mitchell turns three this month.

I'm looking forward to embarking on this new journey :)

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Charlotte Belfield - Resource Teacher of the Deaf

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Charlotte Belfield - Resource Teacher of the Deaf

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I live in Tauwhare.
I live with my husband and 3 year old son.
I work in Hamilton at Ko Taku Reo.
I like spending time with my family and going to the beach.
I am studying to gain more knowledge about deaf education and how to best support children with hearing loss.
I have been a Resource Teacher of the Deaf for 6 months now.

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Kia ora.
Ko Frank taku ingoa. I am a RTLB with Tuawhitu a Akarana. I'm looking forward to unlearning and challenging previously held beliefs, values, practices, systems and language through this learning opportunity so I can better advocate for our students and communities in the educational spaces.

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Rolleston Square Rolleston Drive, Rolleston

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Kia ora
I whānau mai ahau i Otautahi
I tipu ake au i te Papa-i-ōea
Engari, kei whakatiki ahau e noho ana
I was born in Christchurch, where I lived for my first 7 years of life
I moved to Palmerston North, staying there until I married and left for Wellington at 21.  I now live in Upper Hutt.