Ko Ahau Tēnei

                       

                                  Ko Ahau Tēnei (This is Me)

Kia ora I am whaea Robyn.

Ko Tainui te waka

Ko Taupiri te maunga

Ko Waikato te awa

Ko Pootatatu Te Wherowhero te tangata

Ko Waikato te iwi

Ko Ngaati Wairere te hapuu

Ko Hukanui te marae

Ko Robyn Pene tōku ingoa.

He piko he taniwha, he piko he taniwha
Waikato Taniwharau

        My family origins hail from Gordonton a tiny settlement on the outskirts of Hamilton. 

        I am one of four daughters and aunt and grand aunt to many.

        My two adult sons are Koro and Nathan. My beautiful daughter-in-law is Hilary and

        I am a nanny to 4 (soon to be 5) mokopuna.

        

       I have taught at Hamilton East School for many years. In the early years, I had worked 

       at several schools as a teacher aid and becoming a teacher was a natural progression. 

       I studied at Waikato University School of Education. I majored in Education, Art along 

       with Māori studies. I am a fully trained and experienced Reading Recovery teacher. 

       I have continued to study over the years having recently completed Te Ahu o te Reo Māori 

       Te Rekamauroa programme in 2019;  He Papa Tikanga NZ Certificate in Tikanga in 2018

       and He Tikanga Whakaaro NZ Certificate in Tikanga in 2021. Lastly, I have continued to

       learn more about Special Education to support children with a range of needs. 

        I love to sing, dance and keep active. I have a good sense of humour and appreciate

        good comedy. I enjoy Zumba with my friends and spending time at the beach with the

        whānau. I have travelled many times but New Zealand will always be paradise to me.