Tēnā koutou katoa,

I am excited to be stepping into my first year as a Learning Support Coordinator after 12 years of teaching. For the past 8 years, I have been proud to be part of the Pokeno School community, building strong relationships with students, staff, and whānau.

I am passionate about supporting all learners to thrive and feel confident in their learning journeys. In my role as LSC, I am committed to working collaboratively to ensure every student receives the support they need to succeed, working mostly with students with ESOL & Speech Language development. I also have the privilege of co-leading the Pokeno School choir and supporting the implementation of PB4L within our school.

Outside of school, I live in Tuakau with my husband and our energetic two-year-old. In my spare time, I enjoy singing and exploring my creativity through art.

Ngā mihi,
Courtney Wallace-de Vries