Kia ora. My name is Nicola Redshaw, and I am excited to be starting my fourth year as ANI’s ESOL teacher. I am really looking forward to working with our ESOL students this year and supporting them as they develop their confidence and skills in English. Working in small groups allows students to practise their English in a supportive environment, build confidence quickly, and connect more easily with other students.
Alongside my ESOL role, I am passionate about sustainability education and am involved in continuing to develop ANI’s school garden as a learning space. I am also a keen beekeeper, caring for our hives and using them as a way to connect students with environmental stewardship and kaitiakitanga.
In my spare time, I enjoy being outdoors — cycling, hiking, and swimming at the beach. I’m an avid reader and usually have two or three books on the go at once. If I’m not reading, you’ll likely find me gardening, spending time outside, or hunting down the best coffee in town.