Kia ora, my name is Paula Marrah and I am a Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) based at Mataura School. I have been Learning Support Coordinator since Term Two 2021. My other schools are Te Tipua, East Gore and Gore Main School.

Until the end of Term One 2021 I was teaching in a Year Two and Three class at Mossburn School. I was a Teacher at Mossburn School for 19 years. During this time I taught a variety of levels from New Entrant to Year Four. 

I live in Invercargill with my husband Chris and our black labx, Zazz. Chris drives trucks for DT Kings. We love to spend time in our caravan. I love to read and knit. 

As Learning Support Coordinator I have been able to help my schools, teachers and students with many things. I have done referrals, investigated alternative programmes and occasionally worked with students to help develop their confidence in Maths and Literacy. 

I also invite Whānau to meetings and follow up on these meetings to check their tamariki are making progress.