2024 ANZEG conference

There’s a question that many Kiwis, particularly the ones who are booked into my classes at the upcoming ANZEG conference, have probably been wondering.

“Will Yvette be teaching at the ANZEG conference this year?” (I have two classes scheduled, booked in before I got sick.)

Here’s my answer. It is my intention to be there. I’m probably not well enough. I’m scared about it. On a good day I can appear to be absolutely fine, and no one can tell by my appearance that I am not.

On a bad day (and I don’t know when I’m going to have bad days) I’m exhausted, wracked with pain, extremely sensitive to noise, and struggle to put sentences together, amongst other things. Teaching on a bad day would be very difficult. Even holding a conversation on a bad day is hard.

I’m going to be resting as much as possible in the lead up to NZ. I’m intending to teach sitting down, with students coming to me (normally I’m up and around the classroom, helping students in their seats). I will not be attending anything other than my classes. And hopefully I’ll be able to make it through, providing great value and learning to my students.

I respectfully request that if you’re sick (cold, flu, covid etc) you do not attend my classes. With my immune system the way it is, I cannot afford to get sick. My illness has already dragged on for more than six months.

Please be understanding of me and my limitations. Just because I’m intending to be there does not mean I’m fine. However, I want to be there. I’m doing the best I can.