Believe, Become, Inspire

Description

Students from Kedgley Intermediate worked with teacher-author David Riley to tell stories of the inspirational alumni who have attended their school. Believe, Become, Inspire features profiles of Auckland’s mayor, Phil Goff, former Black Ferns captain, Fiao’o Fa’amausili, rugby league legend, Jason Taumalolo, as well as business people, artists, activists and lots more achievers who got their start at the famous South Auckland school.

Author description

David Riley (edited by): David Riley is an award-winning children's writer and high school teacher based in South Auckland. He attended the University of Auckland where he graduated with a Masters in Social Anthropology, majoring in Maori and Pacific studies. He has over 20 years' experience as a high school Drama and David Riley (edited by): David Riley is an award-winning children's writer and high school teacher based in South Auckland. He attended the University of Auckland where he graduated with a Masters in Social Anthropology, majoring in Maori and Pacific studies. He has over 20 years' experience as a high school Drama and English teacher. He's also worked as a researcher and journalist and writes books and reading resources for teachers, parents and young people. David lives in Manukau with his wife Debbie, who is Samoan and also a teacher, and their two daughters.