Directors Anne Denham and Lynda Harris bonded over a mutual passion for providing the best outcomes for all tamariki, and ensuring that kaiako have ongoing, high-quality support. They both share experience inside and outside the classroom, supporting kaiako and whānau in many different capacities. Anne and Lynda found that their individual specialised expertise complimented the other’s well, and covered a broad spectrum of needs within the education sector. They were driven to create Ama Associates in recognition of this vast, and deep knowledge and to use this to support all tamariki in their growth and learning.