Duncan Woods
Ko Aoraki te māunga
Ko Waimakariri te awa
Ko Ngati Pakeha tōku iwi
Nō Ōtautahi ahau
Ko Emma toku wahine ataahua
Ko Nayan raua ko Jacob oku tamariki Ko Duncan tōku ingoa
I began my journey as an educator more than 20 years ago on the Isle of Wight where I worked as an outdoor education instructor. In 2001 I moved to London and worked in a curriculum support unit.
On my return to New Zealand I taught for 4 years at Lincoln High School: teaching mathematics and psychology. In 2007 I began work as a Learning Advisor at Unlimited Paenga Tawhiti. I was appointed to the Senior Leadership Team there in 2009.
In 2014 Unlimited Paenga Tawhiti and Discovery 1 were merged to form a new year 1 - 13 special Character School. I was appointed as the Deputy Director and took on the responsibility of leading the secondary (years 7-13) program at the school.
I am passionate about education that places the student central. That builds learning from their passions and inspires in them hope and optimism for a positive future.
I am skilled and creative educator and leader. I look forward to working with you.