He has a Diploma of Teaching from the former Auckland College of Education and a Bachelors of Education from The University of Auckland. How local is this then? Steve has returned to the Kowhai Team after a two year loan to Rimu and Rata Teams.The children he has taught have trained him well in the ways of patience, kindness, humour and the need for fairness in all decision making. He has taught most of the primary school levels. Steve believes that high expectations, humour and a caring classroom environment are essential for children’s learning. He enjoys the challenges and rewards of children at this stage and age. Steve lives with Anne in Sandringham. He enjoys the multi-cultural neighbourhood he lives in, and being in walking distance to the Capitol Picture Theatre.