Testimonials
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Refreshed curriculum
It was good that the refreshed curriculum was part of the PLD as it made it more relevant.
New Entrant Online Webinar
Super helpful
Practical ideas I can see that I can use for my class.
Loved the connection of the ELLP and the curriculum.
Super helpful and something I will pass on to my colleagues.
Oral Language Through the Phases Online Webinar
Practical and helpful workshops
Erin, I just wanted to say that our TA’s thoroughly enjoyed their second workshop yesterday.
They have found both workshops to be so practical and helpful.
They are busy making resources, are excited to be focusing on reading (after yesterday) and are already talking to senior managers about adapting the programmes to meet the needs of the students.
Deb Barclay
Principal
Manuka School
Approachable and engaging
Erin has very effectively developed our teachers’ understanding of the available tools to assess, monitor and plan for children learning English.
Staff find Erin approachable and engaging and respond to the PLD facilitated by her with enthusiasm.
Erin is perceptive in her observations and easy to work with at a leadership level.
Julie Cowan
Principal
Reremoana School
Shared experiences and strategies
The facilitator is a teacher herself and knows how to deal with students and families.
Andy shared her experiences, strategies and unpacked NZ curriculum in action.
Teaching in action videos were good exemplars and Andy shared how to integrate different curriculum areas throughout the day.
New Entrant Online Webinar
So much experience and knowledge
As a teacher who is new to primary education after 20 years in ECE, it was great to learn from someone with so much experience and knowledge.
I gained many valuable ideas and strategies that I will be applying to my daily teaching practice.
Teaching at the New Entrant Level
Online Workshop Participant
July 2026
Engaging, insightful, and applicable
Erin's contributions go beyond technical expertise; Erin is also an excellent collaborator.
She works closely with our teachers, providing them the support and confidence they need to implement new strategies effectively.
Her professional development sessions are constantly engaging, insightful, and directly applicable to the classroom, which has dramatically enhanced the teaching and learning at our school.
Zane Wilson
Principal
Takapuna Normal Intermediate
Encouraged and challenged us
Andy Butler is a master teacher.
Andy quickly established warm relationships with our team and tamariki.
She designed Professional Learning which was tailored to our needs and then demonstrated, co-taught, encouraged and challenged us.
Andy’s friendly manner along with her Literacy expertise was appreciated by our whole team and we highly recommend her!
Neil Robinson
Principal
Blockhouse Bay Primary School
Excellent support and guidance
My sincere thanks for giving me the opportunity to learn literacy planning and execution from the BEST coach ever - Erin!
Each moment was filled with learning in an exceptionally effective way.
I feel extremely fortunate that I was chosen for this amazing opportunity.
The support and guidance given by Erin was excellent and she is also keen to know how we plan lessons in future.
Can’t wait to share all this learning with my team!
Arundhati
Year 7 Teacher
Greenmeadows Intermediate School
Targeted to individual's needs
Erin’s approach has been specific to our needs and context.
She ensured staff were engaged and enthusiastic throughout.
Her expertise in modelling, working along side teachers, and leading adult learning, ensured improvement in classroom and professional practice, was targeted to individual’s needs.
All teachers in our school enjoy working with Erin and are motivated to continue and improve on their learning.
She is professional, dynamic and able to go with the flow when needed.
Ngā Mihi Nui.
Kerry Forse
Previous Principal
Orere School
