In this episode, Mārama discusses the challenges and opportunities of tumuaki Māori leading a school in an English-medium system.   Mārama’s guests are: Robin Fabish, former tumuaki and current Leadership Advisor for the Ministry of Education Tom Paekau, tumuaki of Te Kura o Tūtarawānanga Merivale School in Tauranga Moana.   This podcast was produced for the Ministry of Education as part of Te Ara Tīmatanga mō ngā Tumuaki - The Beginning Pathway for Principals.   You can learn more by accessing Te Ara Tīmatanga mō ngā Tumuaki - The Beginning Pathway for Principals e-learning modules on the Education LMS: https://training.education.govt.nz   Show notes Episode themes: The inner challenges of following the directives you have to follow as tumuaki while still wanting to be pono to your own philosophy on education. Your board can be your biggest support. The importance of having mentors as a new tumuaki to help guide you through these challenges. Remember schools do have a lot of autonomy, and that the Education Act says one of your primary roles as school leaders is giving effect to Te Tiriti.   Additional information Dr Ann Milne https://www.annmilne.co.nz