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.

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 nurturing and advocating for thousands of youngster