• Diploma of Teaching (Kindergarten)

• Early Intervention Diploma

Jean has 40 years of experience in ECE including teaching, mentoring and facilitation.  Her various roles have given her a broad knowledge of the sector and she draws on this accumulative knowledge to support professional growth. She is a confident and competent presenter of professional learning and development programmes.  Jean has a strong belief in the power of a shared philosophy and vision.  She supports the view that learning is not isolated, it requires a community of learners – children, parents, whanau, teachers and others who are participants in a centre’s community.  She is renowned for building individual leadership capacity within teams and availability for on-going support. Jean is a strong advocate for the rights, wellbeing and respect for tamariki and building their agency.