Coaching for Secondary Schools
With over 13 years of experience in the classroom, I understand both the rewards and the pressures of teaching. While education can be incredibly fulfilling, it often comes with high levels of stress, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion. At the same time, students today are navigating intense pressure to succeed, belong, and be accepted leading to rising levels of overwhelm, anxiety, stress, and disconnection.
How I Support Senior School Students (Years 11-13)
Being the seniors of school can feel overwhelming. Academic pressure, part-time work, friendships, family expectations, and self-imposed standards all collide at once. I help students develop the tools to handle it practically and emotionally.
Workshops are designed to build:
Emotional Intelligence
Managing stress, overwhelm, comparison, and conflict with maturity and clarity.
Time Management That Works
Simple, realistic systems that prevent shutdown and last-minute panic.
Resilience & Confidence
Turning pressure into progress and setbacks into growth.
Study Effectiveness
Smarter revision strategies that build understanding, not just hours spent.
Stronger Self-Talk
Because changing the way you speak to yourself changes how you experience your day.
Each offering is tailored to the specific needs of your school community.
Supporting Teacher Wellbeing
Teachers are carrying more than ever academic accountability, pastoral care, behaviour management, and increasing emotional demands from students and families. I support teachers with practical wellbeing strategies that reduce emotional load, strengthen boundaries, and prevent burnout. Through workshops or small-group sessions, I provide tools for managing stress, navigating challenging conversations, and maintaining energy across demanding terms. When teachers feel supported, regulated, and confident, the entire school culture benefits.
Rory Mckeague, Vice Principal
King George V School, Hong Kong
"Laree was superb! We have been getting non-stop positive feedback from our students! Laree really held their attention throughout and had such important messages around self-inquiry, breathing exercises, using your imagination and many more strategies for looking after your mental health; we loved the interactive approach our students were actively engaged throughout the session.
Thank you, Laree, for an outstanding session."
Hine Stewart-Waenga, Vice Principal
Te Wharekura o Maniapoto, Aotearoa
"Our session with Laree was nothing short of transformative. As educators, we often carry the weight of stress and anxiety, and this workshop gave us tools to let it all go. Through gentle guidance and deep understanding, Laree Te Kanawa introduced powerful practices that helped us settle our nervous systems and reconnect with a sense of calm. The space was safe, supportive, and deeply restorative.
We left feeling more grounded, present, and equipped with practical tools we can use daily, not just for ourselves, but to bring more calm into our classrooms."
Vanessa Te Huia, Vice Principal
Otorohanga College, Aotearoa
"Laree ran a series of wellness sessions for our students, and we were impressed by her ability to connect with the students and facilitate such a positive shift in their wellbeing and self-awareness in a short amount of time. The students learned valuable tools and strategies for managing their thoughts and emotions, which is essential for their overall development. We observed a tangible change in their demeanour, moving from feelings of anxiety and discomfort to a sense of calm and happiness.
We highly recommend Laree's sessions to any school looking to support their students with practical wellness tools."
Let’s Work Together
I’d love to connect and explore how we can create a more grounded, confident, and supportive environment for your staff and students.