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Collective Members

Our leadership team provides the day to the running of AEC.  They will often be the spokesperson to the issues we advocate for.  They all have deep connections to the education sector and a history of working at the coal face.

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Lynda Stuart

Lynda is an experienced principal based in Tāmaki Makaurau.

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Jodie Hunter

Jodie is a Professor in Mathematics Education at the Institute of Education at Massey University, based in the Manawatū.

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Peter O'Connor

Peter is a professor who works for the University of Auckland.

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Claire Amos

Claire is a Principal based in Tāmaki Makaurau and is involved with NetSafe Board, William Pike Challenge Advisory Board, Network for Learning Advisory Panel, Google Certified Innovator, co-founder @DisruptEDNZ. Passionate about family, shoes, tattoos and leading change in education.

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Keri Milne-Ihimaera

Keri has held Principal, General Manager, and Executive Director roles where she has provided a Māori woman's perspective in the areas of education, leadership, people and strategy.

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Rae Si'ilata

​Rae has been a classroom teacher, principal, education academic, and curriculum writer. Currently she provides PLD in Bilingual/Immersion Education, biliteracy, and second language acquisition.

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Sarah Aiono

Dr. Sarah Aiono is an international speaker, coach, teacher, researcher, author and one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading play pedagogy experts.

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Liam Rutherford

Liam is a teacher based in the Manawatū.

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Darren Powell

Darren is an Associate Professor in Health Education at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau, and a former primary and intermediate school teacher.

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Philippa Wintle

Deputy Principal - Kelston Girls’ College

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Ragne Maxwell

Ragne is the tumuaki of Porirua College.

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Lynda Knight-de Blois

Lynda Knight is principal in Porirua.

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Derek Wenmoth

Derek currently works as an independent consultant with FutureMakers.

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Dave Kennedy

Dave is a retired teacher who holds advisory and academic roles

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Daniel Birch

Tumuaki of Hobsonville Point Primary, based in Auckland

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Bevan Holloway

Bevan is a secondary teacher from Kāpiti.

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Gareth Sinton

Gareth is a Tumuaki/Principal based in Whakaoriori, Wairarapa. An advocate for student-centred approaches to learning, and innovative learning environments.

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Stephen McConnachie

Stephen is a consultant, researcher, and award-winning teacher based in Ōtautahi. His work focuses on e-learning, leadership, and digital equity.

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Stephen Lethbridge

Stephen is an experienced principal based in Tāmaki Makaurau.

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Tony Biddick

Tony is an experienced tumuaki/principal based in Tāmaki Makaurau.

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Tute Mila

Seletute Mila is a Principal at Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt.

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Frances Nelson

Frances is a former principal based in Tāmaki Makaurau.

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Robyn Brown

Robyn is a principal based in Te Whanganui a Tara.

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Terry Locke 

Emeritus Professor of Arts and Language Education University of Waikato 

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John O'Neill

John is Professor of Teacher Education at Massey University, based in Palmerston North.

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Rebecca Jesson

Rebecca is an Associate Professor in literacy education at the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Auckland in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

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Maurie Abraham

Maurie is a former secondary school Principal.

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Mark Potter

Mark is a Principal based in Pōneke.

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Dr Christopher Henderson

Christchurch-based, Chris is an education specialist working for United Nations agencies in conflict- and disaster-affected contexts around the world.

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Janelle Riki-Waaka

A seasoned leader and consultant boasting over 14 years of professional experience with substantial expertise extending beyond leadership to encompass a myriad of governance roles.

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Paul Engles

Paul is Principal of a school in Auckland. 

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Paul Heyward

Dr Paul Heyward is Associate Dean and Head of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) at Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland.

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Susan Sandretto

Susan Sandretto, a former primary school teacher, is a Professor and teacher educator at the University of Otago College of Education.

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Jan Gaffney

Jan is Professor and Director of Te Puna Reo Pohewa | The Marie Clay Research Centre at the Faculty of Education and Social Work at Waipapa Taumata Rau.

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Vivienne Anderson

Vivienne Anderson is Dean of Te Kura Ākau Taitoka – the University of Otago College of Education – and a former primary school teacher. 

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Cathy Wylie

Cathy Wylie is a Tāoiki kaihautū Rangahau - Emeritus Chief Researcher with the New Zealand Council for Educational Research. 

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Raewyn Eden

Raewyn is a researcher and teacher educator based at Massey University in the Manawatū.

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Rosina Merry

Dr Rosina Merry is the Director of Teaching, Learning and Research for Te Rito Maioha (ECNZ), and is an Adjunct Professor UNITAR International University.

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Andrew King

Andrew King has been a primary school principal based in the Bay of Plenty since 2008.

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