I am so excited to join the summer learning journey team this year! I spent 8 years teaching in schools in the Manaiakalani cluster and I loved watching my students learn, create and share over the summer break.

In my spare time I love to go on adventures with my two young children. You’ll find us on bush walks, at the beach or checking out museums. I also love to read, paint and make music. 

 I look forward to seeing all of your wonderful summer creations!

Charlotte Visser

I am very excited to be working for the Manaiakalani Education Trust over the summer and supporting the students in our Summer Learning Journey. 

I have just completed my second year of teaching at an intermediate in the Kapati region . 

I grew up in the Sunny region of Northland in a small, beach town called Ruakaka. Here grew my love for the outdoors as we spent most weekends swimming, tramping, and exploring our beautiful country.

I enjoy board games, playing music, hiking, skiing, and travelling - not much of that happening at the moment though.

I am looking forward to getting to know connect with a lot of learners over the summer.

Zana Yates-Walker

I have been working with Manaiakalani and the Summer Learning Journey as a blog commenter for five years now! 

I work in the Horowhenua region as an intermediate school teacher, my favourite thing to teach them about is New Zealand History. I hope to have my class participating in the Summer Learning Journey this year.

I grew up in the Far, Far North surrounded by the beaches so I spent a lot of my time outside swimming. In my spare time I like to paint, read and listen to music. I enjoy spending time outdoors, exploring new places and meeting new people.

I am really looking forward to getting to know all you bloggers and seeing everyone's awesome posts this summer!

Elena Terekhina