Rachael Mortimer
President
Rachael has been directly involved in education for fifteen years. She has a special interest in finding ways to modify the curriculum for students with diverse learning needs. Right now she holds the position of head of Humanities and as a Dean at a school in Canterbury. Rachael also works for the tertiary sector in education on a casual basis. During the last few years, in her free time, she has been acting as chair for NZTSOS, working with teachers to advocate for them, and is passionate about providing educators the chance to choose.
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Tanya Miller
Vice President
Tanya worked in primary education after completing a Bachelor of Education in 1989. Her teaching career began on the West Coast of New Zealand. She worked in International schools while completing a Masters in Education. On returning to New Zealand she taught and worked to complete a post grad diploma in counseling and became a journey Practitioner. She has years of teaching service and has always been an advocate for the rights of educators, focused on the mental health and wellbeing of all the people in her care. Providing safe spaces and places where the learner and teacher work to create the best possible learning outcomes for all. Tanya believes in looking after educators.
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Sam Walker
Treasurer
Sam Walker is an experienced part-time Maths teacher in Hamilton, with over 30 years of teaching experience. She has also taught and trained in the UK. Sam is a passionate advocate for educators' rights and mental health. Her expertise lies in teaching students with extra needs, especially autism. She runs her own successful tutoring business in Cambridge. Sam's dedication to education is evident in her extracurricular activities, such as running the equestrian team and participating in school bands. Her love for nature and animals is reflected in her vegetarian lifestyle and her involvement with the SPCA.
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