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Tui Tuia | Learning Circle empowers Kāhui Ako, kaiako, teachers, school leaders and tumuaki to achieve better outcomes for students and learners.

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All languages are to be treasured

Languages, Culture & Identity

We offer programmes, workshops, in-person classroom support, online support and resources to help strengthen language learning in New Zealand schools.

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Cultural competencies

Pacific-Led Education

Empowering educators, students, and communities to shape a future of educational excellence that is firmly rooted in Pacific identity and aspirations.

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Improving instructional dexterity

Literacy and Numeracy

We work with schools to build the literacy and numeracy capability of school leaders and teachers to accelerate learning outcomes for all students.

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Sandra Walkley

Literacy Facilitator

Sandra is an experienced classroom teacher with extensive expertise in providing instructional support for students with additional learning needs. She completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland in 2020 and works as a literacy facilitator for Tui Tuia in the Manawatū and Whanganui region, as well as providing online PLD for more remote areas of Aotearoa. She provides literacy knowledge, leadership mentoring and facilitation experience.

She supports the building of school literacy leaders' capability to ensure schools have a planned approach to literacy teaching and learning across three tiers. She collaborates with school leaders to utilise the literacy expertise of staff to build cohesive literacy programmes across the school. Meeting the needs of school programmes and the changing direction of the NZ Curriculum continues to be at the forefront of all professional discussions and PLD that Sandra provides.

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