Amanda Smith

New Entrant Teacher (Year 1)

Kia ora koutou, my name is Amanda Smith. My qualifications are in Education and Health Science and I have been teaching for the best part of the last 25 years. I am particularly passionate about storytelling and children's literature. I strive to create an environment that allows children to explore rich stories, poems and texts. I also love teaching foundation mathematics; children are so curious, and they're often excited to notice patterns in our number systems. Supporting children to feel a sense of belonging at school and develop a love of learning, is a big part of what draws me to teaching.
Outside the classroom, I love spending time in nature, walking, cooking and reading