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With over 16 years experience in account management and business development in industries like manufacturing, architecture, design, retail and construction. I am also a qualified cabinet maker.

This experience has introduced me to many people from different working backgrounds. One of my favourite things is meeting new people, forming relationships and helping create solutions to challenges.

What I love about Furnware is working with schools and having input which helps students succeed. Being a Dad, I understand the importance of having all school life aspects align, ensuring the best outcome for the kids. 

Being part of an organisation that’s committed to making a difference to the way our children learn and grow, really resonates with me. I love getting out into the classrooms, meeting principals, teaching staff and most importantly, our children.

When I meet my clients, I really focus on forming partnerships through collaboration and listening closely to what’s important to them. It then allows me to offer flexible and tailored learning solutions that best meet their schools’ needs. I consider myself extremely fortunate that I have the opportunity to witness firsthand, the enthusiasm and engagement children display in these newly created spaces. It’s exciting and satisfying and I get to experience it on a daily basis.

As the daughter of an ex-teacher and principal, I have genuine love and respect for education, with a deep understanding of the challenges schools face. I’m a great communicator and value the importance of really understanding a customer’s needs, as the more information we have, the better our solutions will be. I love the creative aspect of designing spaces and working with our 3D Learning Spaces App, bringing all the elements, colour, furniture and classroom layout to life that meet the pedagogical objectives. So, our customers can really envisage their new learning environments with every detail captured. 

It’s exciting to learn and understand the research and development that goes into every piece of Furnware furniture, and to be part of such a forward-thinking company. We genuinely care about supporting students to learn and succeed.

As a former practicing architect with experience in designing Ministry of Education (MOE) Singapore school projects, I have developed a deep understanding for spatial planning, ergonomics, and the intricate complexities of creating and maintaining educational spaces. My journey has fuelled my interest to guide school’s toward achieving their desired educational spaces.

This passion aligns perfectly with the ethos of Furnware, where we focus on deeply understanding the unique needs of schools, educators, and students. Our goal is to deliver innovative, research-driven furniture solutions that effectively support their learning, developmental and well-being needs.

I am excited to share our expertise to our clients across Asia, for tomorrow’s leading learning environments.

The long-lasting relationships we build with our schools are immeasurably important and built on trust and reliability. From large scale new school builds, to working with existing spaces bringing them into the 21^st Century, our customers can be assured of our expertise and capacity to deliver outstanding results.

I lead a dedicated team who have extensive knowledge in both education and design and are equally as passionate about collaborating with our schools to support their unique pedagogy. Providing outstanding customer service at every stage of the journey is intrinsic to Furnware and I love being involved with a company that makes a difference by having a positive impact in the educational space and in student’s lives.

West Auckland, North Shore, Rodney and Northland

I thrive from going above and beyond for my customers and colleagues. After working within the product and design space for 30 years, I am super excited to join the Furnware family, alongside all the wonderful and dedicated people at our New Zealand schools.  

At Furnware we have a passion for pedagogy and human centred design. We deeply understand the everyday challenges in the modern learning environment, and the importance of helping our students achieve and feel their very best at school.

Working within a team who take immense pride in what we do, listening and learning in the ever changing classrooms is our top priority.  As a mother of two young men, I am delighted to represent a family owned and operated iconic NZ brand, with a focus on quality, sustainability, innovative learning and children’s wellbeing.  

I have always loved working with materials and it's exciting to work for such a progressive company that designs and manufactures furniture from Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand. The furniture we make is thoroughly researched and developed from the conversations we have with educators, so I know when we collaborate with our schools, we are not only offering the highest quality school furniture, but products that have been specifically designed for the learner and the classroom.

Over the years, I have developed my strengths around overseeing a project through the entire process, enjoying the attention to detail and providing outstanding customer service. I’m dedicated to building strong customer relationships, to better understand the unique needs of my schools and work closely with them to design successful, one-of-a-kind learning space solutions that deliver results.

I have always loved working with materials and it's exciting to work for such a progressive company that designs and manufactures furniture from Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand. The furniture we make is thoroughly researched and developed from the conversations we have with educators, so I know when we collaborate with our schools, we are not only offering the highest quality school furniture, but products that have been specifically designed for the learner and the classroom.

Over the years, I have developed my strengths around overseeing a project through the entire process, enjoying the attention to detail and providing outstanding customer service. I’m dedicated to building strong customer relationships, to better understand the unique needs of my schools and work closely with them to design successful, one-of-a-kind learning space solutions that deliver results.

Kia ora,

Schools are wonderful places and as an active mum of three busy boys, I understand the important role they play in all of our lives.

When it comes to collaborating with my customers, I never take a ‘one size fit’s all’ approach. Every school has a unique culture, and vision of what they want their teaching and learning to look like. With my diploma in interior design combined with a deep understanding of what makes an effective learning space, I ensure any solutions are well thought out, future proof and tailored to the pedagogy of the school.

Being part of a proudly NZ owned and operated company is very rewarding and I truly love what I do. Meeting people and building long-term relationships is something I feel very passionate about ‘kanohi ki te kanohi’ and I am excited about working alongside my customers, guiding them on their journey to implementing innovative learning environments.

Nga Mihi.

I am passionate about working with schools, sharing my vision for furniture as a considered investment in the well-being of the student, while creating inspiring learning environments that exceed expectation. I’m no stranger to managing large projects and will rise to any challenge, having previously worked with a multi-million dollar budget, supplying 60,000 individual furniture items for the City of Glasgow College.

Having customers for life is something Furnware as an organisation take seriously, and I am committed to providing a world-class customer service, from the initial consultation to delivery and beyond. It’s a fantastic opportunity to work for a company whose values align with mine, where I can really make a positive difference in the classroom.

Now well into my second decade at Furnware, I have a wealth of experience and enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with schools across Hawke’s Bay and the central North Island – co-creating inspiring environments which improve learning outcomes.

I love working alongside dynamic educators, and the Furnware team, who are dedicated to helping schools achieve their goals. My consultative approach is to first listen and understand my schools’ needs before designing solutions. Building long-term relationships with customers means I share their hopes and aspirations and I also have a lot of fun on the way.

It’s great to have a passion for what you do, and I am motivated as a mother and grandmother of 7 to make a difference to young people. To enhance children’s ability to learn is a wonderful gift and I feel privileged to be a part of their journey.

Wellington, Wanganui & Taranaki

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the past 20 years, it’s that a comfortable student is a focused student. Which is why I’m passionate about creating spaces to learn and grow that are filled with Furnware products. Enhancing learning outcomes for students is front of mind when I engage with schools and I pride myself on providing all the facts and information to allow informed decisions with the best outcomes for everyone.

I love coming up with solutions and opportunities to create a unique learning environment and the most satisfying thing about my job is returning to a newly outfitted classroom and seeing the happy faces of students interacting with their new space. It’s absolutely fantastic to know that what we offer makes a difference to learning.

Growing up with a parent who worked in education support, I was highly aware of the positive impact that learning spaces can have on students' ability to reach their full potential. Having recently finished my academic journey, I bring a fresh perspective on how well-designed learning spaces can positively enhance learning outcomes. 

I enjoy supporting educators and assisting them with furniture solutions to help achieve their learning space vision. At Furnware, I value being part of the solution and achieving the best results for students and teachers alike.