As the only youth worker at Harrison school, Kristin Beyer achieves far beyond what is expected of her.
She acts with integrity, commitment, and care as she creates programs, holds daily check-ins, and runs clubs that respond to the interests and needs of students. Every student is made to feel welcome and supported in their learning, though she focuses her work on helping those who need it most. Her outreach is proactive, and she maintains connections throughout the school to make sure that no student who is disengaged or at risk gets overlooked.
Kristin persistently defends the rights of her students, and her advocacy makes sure their voices guide decision-making, particularly during times of transition between primary, high school, and college.
Her efforts have also made the school a safe space for LGBTIQ+ students and have encouraged a community that celebrates diversity and different cultures. As part of this, Kristin runs cultural programs for Pasifika students and assists with programs for the EALD community.
Knowing the challenges young people face to accessing supports, she has created a Youth Services Day which showcases the various services out there in the community. For all the work that Kristin does, she has become a treasured member of her school community.
