Spencer Woolrich

• .Developing strong authentic relationships between teachers, students, whanau community
• Communicated effectively with parents regarding student well-being and classroom updates..
• Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Organised syndicate sports days.
• Coached and provided multiple opportunities for sports teams.
• Mentored student teachers, (AUT, Auckland University, Laidlaw, Open Polytechnic)

• Passionate about building capability, removing cultural barriers and improving outcomes for Maori students in partnership with whanau, hapu and iwi.
• Responsible for the school oversight of the kapa haka roopu.
• Introduced Whakatuarā, a lead role specifically for the Māori students. Wakatuarā are the backbone that will connect tauira- kura / kaiako -and whanau with a te ao maori perspective.
• Strong communication skills through regular interactions with Māori advisors, parents and colleagues.
• Professional development:

Tiriti-led Practice in Education.

Ngā Taonga Tākaro Workshop with Harko Brown.

The Māori Achievement Collaboration Hui-ā-Tau.