Kia ora

My name is Tamanda Chinula

I am a Teaching Assistant at St Francis de Sales School. I have been part of the community here since my children came to St Francis de Sales and I have worked as a TA here for 6 years.

I have a degree in design and management.

In my previous life I worked as a designer, in retail and honed my negotiating skills as a retail buyer.

I have an inquisitive mind and love learning. I will give most things a go.

I am a happy, loving person with oodles of patience.

I love working alongside teachers and discovering and nurturing a child’s strength.

I love a good project - art, sewing, knitting, baking, gardening and a good clean out.

I love structure.

Good manners are a must - please and thank you with a smile will take you a long way in life.

Remember to respect and be kind to one another.