I have been on the Board of Trustees since December 2017 and grateful for the trust put in me by the parents at school to represent them and work in the best interest of their children.
My oldest daughter Mia started at Freemans Bay School in 2012 and has enjoyed being a student at this school. She is now in year 7 at ACG Parnell College. My daughter Alexa is in year 4 in Whanau Puna and my son Felix is in year 1 in Whanau Rau Rua.
Born and raised in Germany, I met my husband here in Auckland while studying for a German Law degree. I am a qualified lawyer, but after my move to New Zealand in 2006, decided to focus on volunteer work while raising my three children. I have made many strong connections with many families during my 10 years as local Plunket volunteer in charge of coffee groups, fundraising and writing monthly newsletters. Being part of the community and giving back has been a driving force for me and I very much enjoy being a weekly parent helper throughout the school, which I started about 3 years ago, an active member in the parent group, and parent representative on the Board of Trustees.
I have also recently started as exam reader/writer and exam supervisor at ACG Parnell College and value the opportunity to experience education in New Zealand from year 1 to 13.
Last year I joined the Freemans Bay Parent Group and have since been involved in organising and running Let’s Celebrate, Dine around the World, Fabulous Fridays and the Friday Café.
I am passionate about meeting other parents and families, connecting and engaging with the community and I am excited that my roles at school provide me with opportunities to get to know and support the students and their families at Freemans Bay School.