Year 3 Teacher

My email suzannec@devonport.school.nz

My roles

• Year 3 teacher

• Within-school leader of PB4L team (Positive Behaviour for Learning)

• ACET (Advanced Classroom Expertise Teacher)

My teaching philosophy

I believe my role as a teacher is to excite children about learning both in and outside the classroom. I include a wide range of exciting learning experiences, especially hands-on activities. I help children with their friendships and hope they are happy to come to school.

My experience/qualifications

I have been teaching for over 30 years, covering all levels from new entrants to intermediate, with expertise in junior teaching and experience with ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). I have a Diploma in Teaching and a BA in Education. I started at DPS in 1998. 

My special educational interests

• Science

• Maths

• Outdoor education (eg forest learning)

• Visual Art 

PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning) at DPS

My vision for the PB4L School-Wide framework is to help children build a culture where positive behaviour and learning is a way of life. It involves explicit, focused teaching of our school values which are respect, belonging and excellence.

About me

I was born in NZ and live in Devonport with my husband Chris. I have 3 grown up sons. My main interest is spending time with my family and spending time outdoors, especially in remote places. I love walking, tramping and swimming. I have travelled very extensively overseas and in NZ. I also love gardening.

I always wanted to see Mt Everest so in 2015, I applied to the Hillary Trust to visit Nepal as a volunteer. I was accepted and led a group of Nepali teachers in Maths Education.