• Teacher

• Activities co-ordinator

As parents (and teachers) I believe the greatest thing we can do for our children is to be the best role models we can be.  Everything we say and do becomes the core inspirations, values and motivations of the next generation.  

I feel very privileged to be a part of this fantastic team, to be able to work with, teach and inspire the wonderful young people who pass through this centre.  As a male (and father) I feel I can offer a varied perspective and "balance" to the nurturing culture of early childhood education.  It is my personal goal, and my pledge to every parent, to help provide a safe, positive learning environment, where all children will have the opportunity to gather the broadest possible range of general knowledge, to develop their own skills, and to prepare each child for their continuing life journey, with strength, confidence, and happiness.

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As a parent I was very involved with this centre while both Lily and Mace attended, and now, as a teacher aide I wish to continue sharing with the children my passion and experience as a musician and artist.  I studied classical music for much of my youth, have performed in several bands, and worked as a pianist in bars, restaurants, shops and private functions.  Also, I have had the privilege of working as conductor for both the Invercargill Symphonia and Central Southland OSMC Youth Orchestra.  As well as enjoying composing my own music I also have a keen interest in musical stage shows.

Back in the late 80’s I studied full-time for two years and gained my Certificate in Craft Design.  Since then I have done a lot of commission work in the field of graphic design and cartooning, and have managed to illustrate a children’s book.

Above and beyond “art” and “music” I have a sincere passion for plastic model building, astronomy and space travel, science, science- fiction, cricket, chess, and of course, family, and children.