Kia ora! Curiosity and imagination are the two things I am keen to be cultivating in my students and in myself: curiosity and imagination in things of the Spirit and in our relationships with each other. I am proud of my heritage rooted in Oceania, fascinated by indigenous spiritualities and histories, committed to aiding our transition toward becoming intercultural communities that genuinely value all, and passionate to see God's Story told and retold in ways that invite, welcome and dialogue with deep respect. My husband Roelant and children Mereem and Jean-Luc are important travellers with me in this.
Qualifications
PhD (Theology) University of Auckland NZ, 2011
MA (Aspects of Biblical Interpretation) Brunel University UK, 2001
PostGrad Diploma (Theology) Bible College of New Zealand, 1999
PostGrad Dip (Teaching) Christchurch College of Education NZ, 1995
BMus University of Canterbury, NZ, 1994
BA (History) University of Canterbury, NZ, 1993
LTCL (Piano) 1992
Honours, awards and grants
University Scholar, University of Auckland, 2008-2011