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I am creating this blog to document my journey in teaching. I have been teaching for 13 years and have taught ages 5 through to 13. I currently work in Wellington, New Zealand and am about to embark on teaching a new entrant class. Over the course of this year I will be undertaking a micro credential in Digital and Collaborative Learning through Academy EX as well as starting my te reo learning journey. It is going to be a busy year but I am certain it will be exciting too.

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