Experience

• 

  Global Women

  • New Zealand

  • Member

    • May 2021 - Present
    • New Zealand

• 

  Albany Senior High School

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Principal

    • Jul 2018 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

• 

  NetSafe New Zealand

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Board Member

    • Jan 2014 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

• 

  21C Skills Lab

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Board Member

    • Oct 2018 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

• 

  Google

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Google Certified innovator

    • Sep 2014 - Present
    • Sydney, Australia

• 

  Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand

  • Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

  • Council Member

    • Jul 2015 - Jun 2019
    • Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

• 

  Hobsonville Point Secondary School

  • Hobsonville Point, Auckland

  • Deputy Principal

    • Jan 2013 - Jul 2018
    • Hobsonville Point, Auckland

    As Deputy Principal - Enabling Learning I oversee our ICT and e-learning infrastructure. I also lead our professional learning programme and our appraisal processes. I also support the Library Leader to support Digital Citizenship across the school. As part of the Senior Leadership Team I am involved in a wide range of strategic planning as we work to create a future-focused innovative approach to secondary education. As well as working at HPSS I also enjoy working with a wide range of agencies such as NZTC, NZQA, PPTA, NetSafe and the 21st Century Learning Reference Group with a focus on enabling future-focused change and supporting teachers and students in blended learning environments.

• 

  Epsom Girls Grammar School

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Director of e-learning

    • Oct 2010 - Jan 2013
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    As a Director of E-learning I worked alongside school leaders and teachers to inquire into their practice to strengthen their e-learning capability to improve learning outcomes for all students. I was responsible for the school wide leadership of e-learning and ICT professional development. In this role I was responsible for leading the $360,000 Ministry of Education ICTPD contract. I also worked closely with the senior leadership team in the planning of professional development, resourcing and strategic planning. During my time at Epsom Girls Grammar School I was also involved in a range of national projects and research for IFTE (International Federation of Teachers of English), Cognition Consulting, NZCER, Core Education, NZTA and the PPTA.

• 

  Cognition Education Ltd

  • ICTs in English Forum Facilitator for English Online

    • Apr 2010 - Jun 2011

    In this position I was responsible for the facilitation of the English Online ICTs forum, which is subscribed to by over 600 teachers from across the country. In this role I provided encouragement, support and guidance around the use of ICTs in and beyond the English classroom.

• 

  Team Solutions, University of Auckland

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Auckland Secondary English Facilitator

    • Feb 2010 - Oct 2010
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    In this position I was responsible for on-going professional development, running clusters and providing in-depth support for the Auckland Secondary English community. In this role there was a particular focus on raising Maori and Pasifika achievement as well as focusing on supporting middle leaders in the successful implementation of the NZC and introduction of the newly aligned NCEA achievement standards. In my time at Team Solutions I developed a range of resources and strategies for leaders and teachers using teaching as inquiry to improve outcomes for students. I also continued to work on the realignment of NCEA English Standards and the development of English Teaching and Learning Guidelines.

• 

  Auckland Girls' Grammar School

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Head of English Faculty

    • Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Whilst at Auckland Girls Grammar School I taught English at all levels (Years 9-13). I was responsible for leading a department of 18 teachers, and oversaw the running of 20 different English courses (53 ESOL and English classes in total). This role includes direct responsibility for the appraisal of all English staff, as well as overseeing course planning, assessment, moderation and budgeting for the department. I have also led the department in a range of professional development activities and also oversaw the plans for implementation of the new curriculum in 2010.Whilst at AGGS I was awarded a Ministry of Education e-fellowship and was part of the national writing party for realignment of NCEA English Standards (levels 1-3).

• 

  Takapuna Grammar School

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Assistant Head of English

    • Jan 2005 - Dec 2007
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    In this role I worked closely with the HOD English to lead the department. My responsibilities included: Year 9-13 English teacher, Year 12 English Co-ordinator, Year 12 English Moderation Leader, Teacher in charge of Alternative English Years 9-13 (Foundation English), Teacher in charge of English computer resources, Teacher in charge of Knowledgenet (English Department), Appraiser, English Department professional development leader, Teacher in charge of school social committee, Teacher in charge of School Professional Development Library and Teaching Staff leader for Ministry of Education E-admin Programme SMS Project. During this time I was also working as an external marker for NCEA English exams and was part of a national working party that realigned the Unit Standards that came under the English Curriculum area.

• 

  Rangitoto College

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Head of Drama Department, English Teacher

    • Jan 1998 - Dec 2004
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    During this time I held the position of HOD Drama and Assistant HOD English. My responsibilities included: Year 9-13 English teacher, Year 12 English Co-ordinator, Year 12 English Moderation Leader, Year 9-13 Drama teacher, Year 9-13 Drama Co-ordinator, Teacher in charge of English computer resources, Appraiser, English Department professional development leader, Drama Department professional development leader, Teacher in charge of Theatresports and Teacher in charge of school social committee.