Starting out as a youth worker in local community development, I recently took 18 month’s leave from UTB to spend more time engaged as an Youth Pastor at my local church. I love investing in people and their future, and working with UTB gives me a ton of opportunities to do just that.
Coming to UTB with over ten years’ experience in the classroom as a primary school teacher, I know first hand what challenges teachers face on a daily basis. This means I’m well adept at knowing how to tailor training to each individual or group in the education space.
I love getting out into ‘the wops’ and discovering new places off the beaten track. Being in really bad weather makes me smile, especially when there’s hot coffee along the way.
I’ve lived all over New Zealand, and have just recently moved to the little coastal town of Woodend, Canterbury with my illustrator wife, Carol, five teenage kids, and three dogs. The South Island is one big outdoor playground and we love it here.