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Introducing - Amanda Nasilasila Bachelor of Education, Dip teachMarried to a Fijian man and we have two amazing boys aged 10 and 8 years old. My oldest son has Speech dyspraxia, ADHD and was diagnosed with Autism last year.Living in Te Awamutu my two sons attend Pirongia School with me.Currently Deputy Principal in charge of year 5-8.We are committed to supporting a range of ventures to help maintain and support families in my husbands village and the surrounding area which lifts them above the poverty line.Passionate about my job and making a difference to ensure all students succeed and are ready to succeed at secondary school.

Work hard to progress and move our school on their learning journey- continuous improvement.

Provide ClarityLeadership Skills and DispositionsLook for solutions making a difference to students, particularly students with learning difficulties.Working with teachers collaborativelyUsing Teaching as Inquiry theory and practise - EngagementIdentified important practises which allow our school to be culturally responsive both as a leader and in the classroom, for example, correct pronunciation, including wide range of different aspects in your classroom, caring and respectful environment for all.Professional conversations with staff, team, buddy, mentors. Provide powerful conversations that move teachers learning/pedagogy and reflect changes in the classroom

My skills and understanding knowing myself

LEADERSHIP AND THE TIRITI O WAITANGIMaori achieving success as Maori knowing these students, communicating in ways they understand, that reflect who they are. Improved teaching for Maori students that reflects them means improved learningWhanau group connections joint interventionsCommunicationProviding school events that bring the school community togetherKey Principles of Ka Hikitia must be living and breathing for the school. Reciprocal and whanau orientated - A productive partnership starts by understanding that Mori children and young people are connected to whnauTataiako Ako, Wananga, Whanaungatanga, Tangata Whenuatanga, Manaakitanga knowing Maori students holistic approach to everything in the school culture.Registered Teacher Criteria Teacher engagement and development Key to making a difference to our students Te Reo Maori and Tikanga Maori are embedded into the school culture.

LEADERSHIP AND FUTURE FOCUSED SCHOOLSI see an exciting era developing in education with the huge advancement of technology and the ways this can be used to enhance learning. Effective pedagogy must underpin all decisions made and this development must be supported through teachers understandings. Students must be problem solvers and must be provided with opportunities to learn how to learn inquiry process must enhance this. I have been instrumental in introducing BYOD to my current school at Year 7 and 8 and are working to see this flow through to Year 5 and 6. Future-focussed schools must address pedagogy and planning for modern learning environments to enhance learning outcomes. Teach and learn anywhere/anytimeStrengthen home school partnerships in different waysDeveloping responsible citizens of now and into the future with school wide programmes which build a culture in a school of respect, tolerance and understanding. Powerful link between student achievement and effectiveness of school leadership to ensure an orderly, supportive environment.Strategic resourcing and combining with communities to provide the best solutions for students. Self-believe, positivity, scaffolding of learning, knowing students, high expectations, which support learning and students are supported between Kura which ease transitioning. The Language of learning is the same. These are important aspects of a school which underpin learning.