ABOUT US

Gaye graduated from Massey University with a BA in Psychology in 1995,  gained a Post Graduate in Secondary teaching in 2000 and was awarded an M.Ed (e-learning) in 2015.  She has taught Psychology, Health and English in New Zealand since 2003. She has presented at many workshops and conferences. She is the author of a Level 3 Psychology workbook, published by ESA. She currently teaches Psychology at Nayland College

Sally graduated from the University of Auckland in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science  (double majoring in Psychology and Sport and Exercise Science). In 2011 she did her Post graduate diploma in secondary teaching - specialising in Physical Education and Health. In 2012 she secured her first Psychology teaching job at Avondale College where she taught for four years before moving to England to teach Psychology. She taught at  Tawa college 2018-2022. She currently teaches at Mount Maunganui College. Her favourite movie is ‘Mindhunter’which looks at the development of the top down offender profiling method which is good for Forensic Psychology and her favourite book is ‘Elephants on acid and other bizarre experiments’ by Alex Boese.

Duncan graduated  University of Canterbury with BA honours in Political Science and History and completed a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching in 2007. After moving to Marlborough Girls' College in 2020 where he transitioned into teaching of Psychology. Currently based at Avonside Girls' High School in Christchurch, and introducing Psychology as a subject. Their favourite aspect of teaching Psychology lies in exploring Fields and Theories. A highlight is arranging guest speakers who provide real world scenarios and valuable insights into how Psychology is applied in practical, everyday life. Favourite documentary is 'Three Identical Strangers' and the book and podcast 'You are not so Smart'

Bailley has taught Psychology at Rototuna Senior High School since 2018.  She leads four other teachers in their Level 2 and 3 programme. Her favourite learning is around fields and how psychology relates to the ‘real world’.