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Totara Hill Montessori teacher Tia Wooller has been named runner-up in her category in the New Zealand’s Most Inspiring Teacher campaign.
The Warehouse Stationery initiative is designed to recognise the hard work of Kiwi teachers.
Tia will receive a tablet and smartphone, office furniture, and a large assortment of classroom stationery items from Warehouse Stationery. The Matakana preschool will receive a large assortment of school stationery items and a $500 Warehouse Stationery gift card to spend on school resources.
Amira Beadsmoore, who wrote the winning nomination, says Tia’s calm, nurturing approach to teaching is an asset for the school
“Even after 30 years of providing education to children, Tia has the enthusiasm and infectious energy of a newly qualified teacher. She is constantly reflecting and evaluating her educational programme, and she has gathered a superb team of teachers that not only guide our children in their literacy and numeracy development but also encourage them in their grace and courtesy journey,” Amira says.
Tia, 49, says she feels overawed to have been recognised.
“It’s lovely and very sweet of the community to vote for me. I’m not just a preschool teacher, I care deeply about the environment and about peace, and I care about children and what they eat, and so I’ll do anything and everything to make a perfect environment for them,” Tia says. “I hope that when the children leave me they will be confident and kind.’’
