Profile of Bernice Mene,
Co-presenter of "The Knowledge Breakfast"
From NZOOM, 2002

Languages have always been a love of Bernice's. She believes that they are a means of communication that can open up a world of opportunities. Teaching is a way for her to assist others to develop and enjoy practical skills that are applicable to everyday life. Her aim is to foster a love of learning and a feeling of achievement for all students whilst respecting their individual differences.

Bernice has a Diploma of Teaching from the Southland Campus, Dunedin College of Education. In 1997 she completed a Diploma of Creative Writing with the New Zealand Institute of Business Studies following receiving her Bachelor of Arts from Victoria University. She has also participated in a Journalism Summer School at the University of Canterbury.

Bernice's teaching experience began at Otago Girls' High School where she taught French English and German as well as taking charge of Clubs. In 2001 she moved to teach at Mount Albert Grammar School where she taught English, French and German.

In 1997 she became Sports Ambassador for the Hillary Commission and was also a Netball Development Officer for the Southland Netball Union. She has also been an Athletics coach at the Wellington East Girls School. Bernice is currently Coachcorp Manager for Sport Auckland.

Bernice's sporting achievements are:

1992 - 2002 New Zealand netball team (Captain 1997/ 2000/ 2001)

1998 - 2001 Southern Sting (Captain) - Coca Cola Cup Champions 1999/2000/2001

1996 Wellington netball team

1995 - 96 P.I.C. netball team

1991 - 94 Canterbury netball team (Vice-Captain 1993/ 94)

1989 - 93 Athletics New Zealand emerging talent squad

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