Lee-Ann Buckley-Frandi

MEDL, PGDip TT, DipSpS, DipTT

Position

Senior Lecturer - Curriculum Lead

Teaching area

Applied Sport Coaching, Coaching Pedagogy, Communications in Practice, Outdoor Education, Industry Placement/ Practicum

Biography

Lee-Ann Frandi ensures graduates are confident, work-ready, and able to contribute to the sport and recreation industry.

Lee-Ann is a senior lecturer and curriculum lead in the School of Sport, with over 17 years in tertiary education and 11 years in secondary education. She has extensive experience in curriculum development, programme coordination, and people-focused leadership. Lee-Ann has taught across Secondary School Trades and Career and Employment courses, including adult literacy through Communication in Practice, through to degree-level studies in Applied Sport Coaching, Coaching Pedagogy, and Industry Placement Practicum.

Committed to diversity and inclusion, she creates learning environments that empower ākonga to succeed. Her focus on applied learning ensures graduates are confident, work-ready, and able to contribute meaningfully to the sport and recreation industry.

Why I love MIT

I love working with the diverse community of learners and seeing ākonga achieve their academic and personal goals. I love the specialised, experienced people I work with and the positive environment and culture at MIT. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing our graduates go on to serve their communities with confidence and pride, built through their applied learning experiences.

Research interests

Exploring the Role of Resilience in Supporting Māori Athletes’ Engagement and Retention in Sport and Education Pathways.