Today we’re continuing to talk to three Māori leaders who worked hard to turn around learning outcomes for Māori ākonga in their English-medium kura. We’re talking about what drives and motivates these rangatira, and where they turn for support when they need it, including Te Akatea Maōri Principals Association.
 
My guests are:

Tom Paekau, principal of Merivale School in Tauranga
Bruce Jepsen, manukura of Te Akatea Māori Principals
Ngahina Transom, tumuaki of Frimley School in Hastings

 
This podcast was produced for the Ministry of Education as part of Te Ara Tīmatanga mō ngā Tumuaki - The Beginning Pathway for Principals.
 
You can learn more about this topic by accessing Te Ara Tīmatanga mō ngā Tumuaki - The Beginning Pathway for Principals e-learning modules on the Education LMS: https://training.education.govt.nz
 
Show notes
Episode themes:

Making a plan to turn around learning, and having the courage to do it.
The power of connection – surrounding yourself with people who whakamana your mana and coach, mentor and support you.
The challenges of standing up in te ao Pākehā as a Māori leader.
Te Akatea and the support it provides Māori leaders.
Advice for new tumuaki.

 
Additional information
Te Akatea Māori Principals https://www.teakatea.co.nz
 
Questions
00:40 It’s a heavy burden to start in a kura that’s not doing so well. How do you handle the stress?
 
9:18 Can you tell me about the mahi Te Akatea does?
 
14:59 What advice would you give new tumuaki about turning around learning in a kura?

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