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"I chew pens and pencils and have eaten crayons"

Zac Deacon —

Cam Head is one half of a dynamic duo that teaches in Kahikatea class at Māpua School. He is full of fun and up for anything. Cam's science lessons are legendary.

When were you happiest? Anytime at the beach

What is your greatest fear? Heights

What is your earliest memory? The lightbulb

Which living person do you most admire, and why? Rowan Atkinson -funny with words, funny without.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? Being slow

Aside from a property, what’s the most expensive thing you’ve bought? My ebike.

What is your most treasured possession? My music

Who would play you in the film of your life?David Schwimmer

What makes you unhappy?  Individual above Team

What do you most dislike about your appearance? All good here

If you could bring something extinct back to life, what would you choose? The Huia

What is your most unappealing habit? I chew pens and pencils and have eaten crayons

What scares you about getting older? Who are you?

Which book are you ashamed not to have read? The Bible

What did you want to be when you were growing up?A Womble, possibly Wellington Bear

What is your guiltiest pleasure? Custard squares, black humour

What did you dream about last night? Rushing to class and never getting there (again!)

What single thing would improve the quality of your life? More time

What has been your closest brush with the law? Attempting to climb the border fence from Mexico into the U.S.

What is the most important lesson life has taught you? It will get better

What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Talk less, listen more

Describe yourself in three words? Observant, grateful, weirdo

What is the worst thing anyone’s said to you? ‘I’m bored’

Which words or phrases do you most overuse? ‘Like…so.’ during science demonstrations

What is the worst job you’ve done? Cleaning out an empty chemical vat in protective gear and respirator.

Tell us a secret? Aslan!