Resources

Selected Publications

Metanoia: the hard work of changing our minds

Stone Soup Syndicate
I wrote this thought piece for Stone Soup Syndicate, a congregation of creatives using food as the lens for robust discussions about an environmentally and socially just world.
This article reflects on what it is to be Pākehā and the spiritual work that is required of us, to address the climate crisis and honour Te Tiriti.

Sea change: designing curriculum for a bright and optimistic future

New Zealand Council for Education Research, Set journal.

I wrote the thought piece featured in a special edition of Set education journal, entitled, ‘Climate Change, Education and a sustainable future.’
This commentary focuses on the philosophical underpinnings that could guide a sea change in approaches to English-medium curricula in Aotearoa. Framed optimistically, it engages with the possibilities that exist for Pākehā to transform relationships with tangata whenua and this land through regenerative curriculum design.

Using Pūtātara with local curriculum design

Webinar, New Zealand Association of Environmental Education

I presented the ways in which Pūtātara could be utilised as a tool for local curriculum design within this webinar hosted by the NZ Association for Environmental Education. Robyn Stent and Sarah Griffiths from Ferguson Intermediate then spoke about the ways in which they utilise Pūtātara as a local curriculum tool.

Selected reading

I’m an informed optimist – influenced by and grateful for the incredible work of many others. Below, are just some of the research, writings and thoughts that inspire and guide me. I’ll try to update these regularly – and please send me your recommendations too!

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