A Brand New Voyage!

 

I start, and finish every year off with such a great sense of excitement; Christmas, New Years, and long, merry days in the sun wondering what the LD50 is for ham.

This year brings even more excitement as I venture away from the place I've called home for the last 5 years and begin my journey as a Manaiakalani Facilitator.

If we've never had the pleasure of meeting my name is Gabriel, for the last 4 years I have been a Year 6 teacher at the superb Pt England School. I don't want to reflect on my time there too much, other than to say it has offered me the opportunity for a renaissance in my passion and love for teaching, and I am so grateful to Russell, Kent, Kelsey and all of my family over there. 

I grew up in the Tāmaki / Maungarei area, attending Sylvia Park School and Selwyn College and so it is such a privilege to be able to continue serving this community in the best way I can, returning all it has given to me over the years. 

In my time outside of teaching you can find me on the softball diamond (playing or coaching), on the oche (that's a word only dart nerds know), or trying to lift something heavy. 

I look forward to continuing to share my journey with you all, friends new, and old. Keep an eye out for what I'm getting up to this year.