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Fond farewell

Apr 01 2023 Updated April 3, 2023

Gisborne Herald

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GOOD MEMORIES: All the children in this photo have been taught by Makauri School new entrant teacher Joanne Mador (centre). After 25 years at the school, she is packing up and moving to Central Hawke’s Bay. Picture by Liam Clayton

Joanne Mador is leaving behind a 35-year career in teaching when she finishes up at Makauri School this week. She talks about what brought her here, what made her stay and why it’s time to leave. Joanne Mador When Joanne Mador flicks off the switch in her classroom for the last time on Monday it marks the end of an era for the new entrant teacher from Makauri School.

While she has been busy...