Nan Tiddy at the Mount Maunganui Primary centenary, 2013

Date2013Reference NumberAV 14-006DescriptionInformation Librarian Ben White interviews former teacher Nan Tiddy (Nancy Helen Tiddy) at the Mount Maunganui primary school centenary celebrations. Nan Tiddy recalls several experiences throughout her teaching career. She worked on improving the staff room, dividing the kitchen from the lounge and redecorating it. She also took charge of the school's first aid, sports coaching, and choir activities, even starting a uniform for the choir. During her time in Britain on a Commonwealth Exchange, she managed a challenging class and eventually earned their affection. Nan also shares an anecdote about a misbehaving student who tried to hide a strap used for punishment. Overall, Nan fondly remembers her time as a teacher and the various challenges she faced.

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Nan Tiddy at the Mount Maunganui Primary centenary, 2013

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Nan Tiddy at the Mount Maunganui Primary centenary, 2013