Mrs Kristy McCartney   mccartneyk@glenbrook.school.nz	Professional Qualifications: Bachelor of Education – University of Waikato Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies – University of Waikato

I grew up in Thames before moving to the Waikato to study a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor Sport and Leisure. My teaching career began in 2014 and I joined Glenbrook School in 2018 when we moved to Waiuku. I have two children who attend Glenbrook School – Elliot, who will be in year 4 and Emily, who will be in year 1. You will often find my family and I riding our bikes, visiting local playgrounds or beaches, and generally enjoying the outdoors.  At the heart of my teaching practice is supporting students to believe in themselves as learners and watching them reach their full potential. It is always a highlight when they realise they have accomplished something challenging.  As we head into another year, I am excited to lead Team Piwakawaka once again. Together, we will foster confidence and nurture a love of learning that will last a lifetime. 

Miss Emma Sixsmith   sixsmithe@glenbrook.school.nz	Professional Qualifications:

Whaea Sarah Burt   burtsarah@glenbrook.school.nz	Professional Qualifications: Bachelor of Education – University of Auckland

Kia ora! My name is Sarah Burt and I am thrilled to be joining Glenbrook School as a Year 3 teacher in Term 3.  

After growing up in Napier, I left school and began a 16 year career within the food industry. This took me to London where I lived, worked and travelled for 4 years before returning home to New Zealand, and living in Auckland. 

Moving to London also kick-started my passion for travel where I fell in love with experiencing different food and cultures around the world. I also have a love of the outdoors enjoying New Zealand’s beautiful bush walks and our multi-day tramping tracks. I will often have my camera with me trying to capture our stunning native flora, specifically fungi and native orchids, as well as our native birds.    

In 2007 I left the food industry and began my studies at the University of Auckland, where I completed a Bachelor of Education in 2011. Until 12 months ago when I moved to the Franklin District, all of my teaching experience has been at schools within Central Auckland. I believe having high expectations of tamariki, as well as fostering whanaungatanga with learners and their families creates a safe, supportive environment where tamariki gain the confidence to take risks in their learning. Guiding students through their learning and watching them feel empowered when they have those ‘lightbulb moments’ is why I love teaching.

Ms Kathy Clark Limited Authority to Teach (LAT)