Kia ora koutou,  Ko Ponga tooku maunga Ko Waikato tooku awa No Pukekohe ahau Ko Darryl tooku paapa Ko Sjanet tooku maama Ko Cullen tooku tamaiti Ko Charlotte Buchanan tooku ingoa
Miss Charlotte Buchanan buchananc@glenbrook.school.nz	Professional Qualifications: Bachelor of Teaching endorsed in Primary Education

I grew up in Papakura and now live in Pukekohe. I studied at the University of Auckland, where I completed a Bachelor of Education. I began my teaching journey at Glenbrook School in 2015 before moving to Matauri Bay in Te Tai Tokerau in 2022 and have recently returned back to Taamaki Makaurau. I am very excited about returning to the Glenbrook whaanau, and re-joining an amazing, supportive and progressive school.

My son, Cullen, attends Glenbrook School and will be in year 3 in 2026. Cullen and I enjoy spending time at the beach, outdoors and with our whaanau. 

I am looking forward to getting to know Glenbrook aakonga and whaanau again and leading Team Pouakai. I believe fostering whanaungatanga with our tamariki and whaanau is key to nurturing them in their learning journey. I love supporting aakonga to have those ‘lightbulb moments’ and  be empowered through their achievements.