Episode 44: Leading as Pasifika or in Pasifika realms

In this episode, we’re talking with two Pasifika principals and a non-Pasifika tumuaki leading a school with a high Pasikifa population about leading authentically, and things you can do to make sure your Pasifika ākonga feel seen and supported, along with the tools available to school yourself in the Pasifika realm.

Mārama’s guests are:

• Jenny Bernard, principal of Otahuhu Primary School, Auckland
• Karl Vasau, principal of Rowandale School in Manurewa, Auckland
• Graeme Norman, principal of Te Kōmanawa Rowley School, Christchurch.

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 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

 

The New Zealand Pasifika Principals’ Association (NZPPA) has its own podcast – search it up on your favourite platform.

 

Episode themes:

• What it was like for Jenny and Karl as Pasifika ākonga in New Zealand.
• Finding your identity as Pasifika.
• The importance of names.
• Leading as non-Pasifika, ways you can educate yourself on the culture and the community you’re in, and available PD to help you.
• The importance of building up those around you as leaders, of letting people’s expertise and knowledge shine in your school.

Additional information

NZPPA - https://www.nzppa.co.nz/

 

Tautai o le Moana - https://www.tolm.co.nz/