Manawatu Conversations

Manawatu Conversations-07-01-2020 - Episode 90


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Barbara Kingi, Part 4 of 4. Teaching in Pahiatua, teaching seniors. Helen Loveridge, 3 sons, paraplegic after car accident, in hospital for 13 years. Teachers’ Institute, women did not attend (1950s). Noisy car (pebbles in hubcaps). Divorce not allowed, but came through later. Teacher grading. Senior mistress at Takaro School. Reading training. Working with men. Adopted a boy. Became principal, made teaching her career. Why she loved teaching. What makes a good teacher?
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