Frankie West
Tēnā tātou, he uri tēnei nō ngā rau taniwha o Waikato. Ko Frankie West tōku ingoa.
Alongside working in the Ministry, my main mahi are being a māmā to three beautiful te reo Māori speaking babies and a wife to my tāne. I am a Primary trained kaiako and moved into Secondary teaching in 2016. I started as Curriculum Lead at the Ministry and have now taken on the role as a NIF in Te Reo Māori, Te Ao Haka, and Mana Ōrite mō te Mātauranga Māori. I continue to work in the sector teaching Te Ao Haka as well as juggling my NIF role. Alongside my tāne we also tutor kapa haka.
As a current kaiako, I have seen the positive outcomes of the NCEA change in the classroom through the piloted subjects. Fewer, larger standards have allowed kaiako to focus their expertise on teaching and learning. Our rangatahi have much to offer with their own life experiences that can be used to enhance an authentic learning environment, which in turn effectively enriches the teaching and learning in our akomanga. The opportunities are endless, and this is what drives my passion to help kaiako.
The biggest highlight so far is being able to go into kura to offer support. I am sure we all remember a time that we have felt alone in the teaching journey, our team understands and are here to help.
Hei whakakapi i aku kōrero ko te whakatauākī nei nā te tupuna Whaea a Te Puea Hērangi “Mahia te mahi hei painga mō te iwi” – my mahi in the Ministry and in life is to serve my people. My whāinga is to be able to executethis whakatauākī to the best of my ability for the betterment of the iwi.
Ko ngā manaakitanga ki runga ki a koutou katoa.
Mauri ora.
Natalie Dent
Kia ora koutou. Ko Natalie Dent tōku ingoa,
I am an NCEA Implementation Facilitator based in Taranaki. My subject area is Mathematics and Statistics however I am able to support planning across a range of subjects. Over the last 15 years I have had experience teaching in a variety of secondary schools. I was a head of department and I have had involvement in both the local and national mathematics teachers’ associations.
My real passion is for encouraging a positive mindset towards learning mathematics. I believe that all students can learn mathematics, and that as a teacher it is important to create a learning environment where all students feel successful. Mathematics is a creative and problem-solving subject, and I believe that students should be encouraged to explore and discover mathematical concepts. Alongside this, numeracy is a fundamental skill that all students need to succeed in school and in life.
An important part of the NCEA changes is to include both literacy and numeracy across all learning areas. I am looking forward to working with kaiako in my NIF role to help navigate and problem-solve through the NCEA changes.
Jude Barnes
Kia ora koutou. Ko Jude Barnes tōku ingoa.
Prior to the NCEA Implementation Facilitator Role (NIF Social Science - Commerce) I was a School Relationship Manger for NZQA. This role involved annually working with approximately 36 schools assisting them to manage NCEA assessment, conducting Managing National Assessment reviews and facilitating seminars on assessment good practice and readiness for “digital first” assessment.
A teacher of Senior Accounting and Economics for over 30 years,I have taught at a number of New Plymouth secondary schools, including holding the roles of Head of Business Studies at New Plymouth Girls’ High School and Deputy Principal at Spotswood College.
Over the years I have been a regular presenter of professional learning in Accounting for NZCETA and the Ministry of Education in the original NCEA Development. I have worked for Massey University facilitating workshops in Leadership, Assessment, Accounting and Economics.
I am looking forward to working with Senior Managers, Middle Leaders and subject kaiako helping them to lead the NCEA Change Programme in their kura. I have experience in leading change, supporting kura digital readiness and literacy.
Jo Veen
Based in Napier, I have over 20 years’ experience teaching secondary level Japanese and Drama. My leadership experience includes being the Head of Languages Faculty, Assistant Head of English Faculty, Within School Teacher for the Kāhui Ako and Year 10 Dean. I have also moderated Japanese NCEA standards for many years, including the new pilot standards.
With an interest in technology in education, I am a passionate advocate for responsible and innovative technology use in the classroom.
Prior to teaching, I worked as a translator in both Japan and Australia. Bringing a multi-cultural viewpoint, I am a life-long learner who is passionate about the opportunities for change that NCEA brings.
Karen Shute
Based in Kirikiriroa, I am a passionate Social Scientist with over 20 years’ experience teaching Classical Studies, Legal Studies, History, Geography, Social Studies and English. My leadership and professional experience includes being Specialist Classroom Teacher with responsibility for the induction and mentoring of Provisionally Certified Teachers, staff Professional Learning and Course Design within a large, urban secondary school. Conceptualisation, development, and leadership of an integrated learning pathway has been a career highlight.
I thoroughly enjoy building relationships with kaiako and ākonga and am a champion of the principles of Universal Design for Learning. Empowering kaiako to re-focus their energy, passion, and expertise on designing fit-for-purpose teaching and learning experiences sits at the heart of my work and approach to the NCEA changes being implemented from 2024.
My mahi is guided by the whakatuaki: Mā te huruhuru, ka rere te manu – Adorn the bird with feathers so it can soar. This aligns with my fundamental belief that culturally-rich educational opportunities, high-quality relationships, mana-enhancing teaching and learning experiences, authentic home-school partnerships and a meaningful localised curriculum all combine to adorn our rangatahi with the feathers – knowledge, skills, attributes, values and dispositions – that they need to live a rich, empowering and purposeful life.
Pip Osborne
Based in the Bay of Plenty, I have over 10 years’ experience teaching in secondary level design and visual communication. My leadership experience includes being Head of Learning (Technology) for a large rural school where I was also the Future Focused Learning Leader and Within School Teacher for the Kāhui Ako.
Prior to secondary school teaching, my career involved owning and managing early childhood centres, restaurant ownership, graphic design, set and event design for TVNZ, originally qualifying as an Architectural Designer. These rich and varied experiences have enabled a solid foundation for broad Technological knowledge and practice.
I am an advocator for Universal Design for Learning and Mātauranga Māori in Technology and can support kaiako of Technology to develop their pedagogy. I am a passionate leader and creator who enjoys igniting ideas for enthusiastic Technology kaiako.
Amy Moli
Kia ora, Talofa lava, Malo e Lelei
Kō Amy toku igoa
O lo’u igoa o Amy Moli I am an NCEA Implementation Facilitator based in Te Tai Whenua in the Ahuriri office. Strong student and whānau relationships have been at the forefront of my journey in education. I started teaching in Wellington, with a background in Physical Education and Health. I have held Assistant Head of Department roles in schools both in Wellington and the Hawkes Bay. I have worked as a Within School Lead for our Kāhui Ako. As well as this I have held pastoral and curriculum roles with a particular focus on Pasifika engagement. I look forward to supporting Kaiako access the curriculum to ensure teaching and learning is inclusive for all.
Shae McLean Brunetti
Kia ora koutou. Ko Shae McLean Brunetti tōku ingoa.
Based in the Bay of Plenty, I have 18 years of teaching English, with ten of those being Head of Department. My leadership experience also includes in school Kāhui Ako Literacy, and Specialist Classroom Teacher (SCT).
I have been involved with the new Level One English standards since their inception as pilot leader, working extensively with the Ministry of Education, NZQA and other pilot schools. In addition to this, I have also been a committee member for the New Zealand Association of Teachers of English (NZATE) where I have presented workshops at national conferences and engaged in online hui regarding the new standards. Through NZATE, I have also been involved in workshop design, and part of an advisory group to the Ministry on the refreshed New Zealand English curriculum.
I am an advocate for Mana ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori concepts and am keen to support kaiako with authentic ways in which they can include Te Ao Māori within their teaching programmes.
I look forward to supporting kaiako and schools as we implement the new standards across the motu.
Frankie West
Tēnā tātou, he uri tēnei nō ngā rau taniwha o Waikato. Ko Frankie West tōku ingoa.
Alongside working in the Ministry, my main mahi are being a māmā to three beautiful te reo Māori speaking babies and a wife to my tāne. I am a Primary trained kaiako and moved into Secondary teaching in 2016. I started as Curriculum Lead at the Ministry and have now taken on the role as a NIF in Te Reo Māori, Te Ao Haka, and Mana Ōrite mō te Mātauranga Māori. I continue to work in the sector teaching Te Ao Haka as well as juggling my NIF role. Alongside my tāne we also tutor kapa haka.
As a current kaiako, I have seen the positive outcomes of the NCEA change in the classroom through the piloted subjects. Fewer, larger standards have allowed kaiako to focus their expertise on teaching and learning. Our rangatahi have much to offer with their own life experiences that can be used to enhance an authentic learning environment, which in turn effectively enriches the teaching and learning in our akomanga. The opportunities are endless, and this is what drives my passion to help kaiako.
The biggest highlight so far is being able to go into kura to offer support. I am sure we all remember a time that we have felt alone in the teaching journey, our team understands and are here to help.
Hei whakakapi i aku kōrero ko te whakatauākī nei nā te tupuna Whaea a Te Puea Hērangi “Mahia te mahi hei painga mō te iwi” – my mahi in the Ministry and in life is to serve my people. My whāinga is to be able to executethis whakatauākī to the best of my ability for the betterment of the iwi.
Ko ngā manaakitanga ki runga ki a koutou katoa.
Mauri ora.
Natalie Dent
Kia ora koutou. Ko Natalie Dent tōku ingoa,
I am an NCEA Implementation Facilitator based in Taranaki. My subject area is Mathematics and Statistics however I am able to support planning across a range of subjects. Over the last 15 years I have had experience teaching in a variety of secondary schools. I was a head of department and I have had involvement in both the local and national mathematics teachers’ associations.
My real passion is for encouraging a positive mindset towards learning mathematics. I believe that all students can learn mathematics, and that as a teacher it is important to create a learning environment where all students feel successful. Mathematics is a creative and problem-solving subject, and I believe that students should be encouraged to explore and discover mathematical concepts. Alongside this, numeracy is a fundamental skill that all students need to succeed in school and in life.
An important part of the NCEA changes is to include both literacy and numeracy across all learning areas. I am looking forward to working with kaiako in my NIF role to help navigate and problem-solve through the NCEA changes.
Jude Barnes
Kia ora koutou. Ko Jude Barnes tōku ingoa.
Prior to the NCEA Implementation Facilitator Role (NIF Social Science - Commerce) I was a School Relationship Manger for NZQA. This role involved annually working with approximately 36 schools assisting them to manage NCEA assessment, conducting Managing National Assessment reviews and facilitating seminars on assessment good practice and readiness for “digital first” assessment.
A teacher of Senior Accounting and Economics for over 30 years,I have taught at a number of New Plymouth secondary schools, including holding the roles of Head of Business Studies at New Plymouth Girls’ High School and Deputy Principal at Spotswood College.
Over the years I have been a regular presenter of professional learning in Accounting for NZCETA and the Ministry of Education in the original NCEA Development. I have worked for Massey University facilitating workshops in Leadership, Assessment, Accounting and Economics.
I am looking forward to working with Senior Managers, Middle Leaders and subject kaiako helping them to lead the NCEA Change Programme in their kura. I have experience in leading change, supporting kura digital readiness and literacy.
Jo Veen
Based in Napier, I have over 20 years’ experience teaching secondary level Japanese and Drama. My leadership experience includes being the Head of Languages Faculty, Assistant Head of English Faculty, Within School Teacher for the Kāhui Ako and Year 10 Dean. I have also moderated Japanese NCEA standards for many years, including the new pilot standards.
With an interest in technology in education, I am a passionate advocate for responsible and innovative technology use in the classroom.
Prior to teaching, I worked as a translator in both Japan and Australia. Bringing a multi-cultural viewpoint, I am a life-long learner who is passionate about the opportunities for change that NCEA brings.
Karen Shute
Based in Kirikiriroa, I am a passionate Social Scientist with over 20 years’ experience teaching Classical Studies, Legal Studies, History, Geography, Social Studies and English. My leadership and professional experience includes being Specialist Classroom Teacher with responsibility for the induction and mentoring of Provisionally Certified Teachers, staff Professional Learning and Course Design within a large, urban secondary school. Conceptualisation, development, and leadership of an integrated learning pathway has been a career highlight.
I thoroughly enjoy building relationships with kaiako and ākonga and am a champion of the principles of Universal Design for Learning. Empowering kaiako to re-focus their energy, passion, and expertise on designing fit-for-purpose teaching and learning experiences sits at the heart of my work and approach to the NCEA changes being implemented from 2024.
My mahi is guided by the whakatuaki: Mā te huruhuru, ka rere te manu – Adorn the bird with feathers so it can soar. This aligns with my fundamental belief that culturally-rich educational opportunities, high-quality relationships, mana-enhancing teaching and learning experiences, authentic home-school partnerships and a meaningful localised curriculum all combine to adorn our rangatahi with the feathers – knowledge, skills, attributes, values and dispositions – that they need to live a rich, empowering and purposeful life.
Pip Osborne
Based in the Bay of Plenty, I have over 10 years’ experience teaching in secondary level design and visual communication. My leadership experience includes being Head of Learning (Technology) for a large rural school where I was also the Future Focused Learning Leader and Within School Teacher for the Kāhui Ako.
Prior to secondary school teaching, my career involved owning and managing early childhood centres, restaurant ownership, graphic design, set and event design for TVNZ, originally qualifying as an Architectural Designer. These rich and varied experiences have enabled a solid foundation for broad Technological knowledge and practice.
I am an advocator for Universal Design for Learning and Mātauranga Māori in Technology and can support kaiako of Technology to develop their pedagogy. I am a passionate leader and creator who enjoys igniting ideas for enthusiastic Technology kaiako.
Amy Moli
Kia ora, Talofa lava, Malo e Lelei
Kō Amy toku igoa
O lo’u igoa o Amy Moli I am an NCEA Implementation Facilitator based in Te Tai Whenua in the Ahuriri office. Strong student and whānau relationships have been at the forefront of my journey in education. I started teaching in Wellington, with a background in Physical Education and Health. I have held Assistant Head of Department roles in schools both in Wellington and the Hawkes Bay. I have worked as a Within School Lead for our Kāhui Ako. As well as this I have held pastoral and curriculum roles with a particular focus on Pasifika engagement. I look forward to supporting Kaiako access the curriculum to ensure teaching and learning is inclusive for all.
Shae McLean Brunetti
Kia ora koutou. Ko Shae McLean Brunetti tōku ingoa.
Based in the Bay of Plenty, I have 18 years of teaching English, with ten of those being Head of Department. My leadership experience also includes in school Kāhui Ako Literacy, and Specialist Classroom Teacher (SCT).
I have been involved with the new Level One English standards since their inception as pilot leader, working extensively with the Ministry of Education, NZQA and other pilot schools. In addition to this, I have also been a committee member for the New Zealand Association of Teachers of English (NZATE) where I have presented workshops at national conferences and engaged in online hui regarding the new standards. Through NZATE, I have also been involved in workshop design, and part of an advisory group to the Ministry on the refreshed New Zealand English curriculum.
I am an advocate for Mana ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori concepts and am keen to support kaiako with authentic ways in which they can include Te Ao Māori within their teaching programmes.
I look forward to supporting kaiako and schools as we implement the new standards across the motu.