Being an Educator is a Privilege...

Being an educator is a privilege. Teachers get to shape the future of society by imparting rangatahi, our young people, with the knowledge and attitudes that will last a lifetime. One of the reasons that I am passionate about teaching Economics is that it encourages students to interpret life through a new lens – one that focuses on systems rather than situations, and values over actions. And so, I always take the opportunity to promote programmes such as Like a Boss (LAB), the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) and Case Competitions in our curriculum as these activities can shape student attitudes and worldviews in a positive way. I hope to see more students taking positive action in their community, being adaptive, and growing an entrepreneurial mindset; characteristics that are critical to navigate the world in which our rangatahi will live.

Outside of the Commerce curriculum, I like to indulge my creative side by working on costumes for the College production and supporting the Kapahaka group. Both of my sons, who are 5 and 6 years old, attend Pinehurst school. When they talk about the activities they are excited about – chess club, Petite Elite, rugby, productions, camps, football – I am thankful to have such a rich and diverse environment for my children.

- Hillary Mann, College Teacher