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.
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.
Peter O'Connor
Peter is a professor who works for the University of Auckland.
Clare 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.
Sarah Aiono
Dr. Sarah Aiono is an international speaker, coach, teacher, researcher, author and one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading play pedagogy experts.
Liam Rutherford
Liam is a teacher based in the Manawatū.
Derek Wenmoth
Derek currently works as an independent consultant with FutureMakers.
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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.
Stephen Lethbridge
Stephen is an experienced principal based in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Tony Biddick
Tony is an experienced tumuaki/principal based in Tāmaki Makaurau.
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.
John O'Neill
John is Professor of Teacher Education at Massey University, based in Palmerston North.
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.
Maurie Abraham
Maurie is a former secondary school Principal.
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.
Paul Engles
Paul is Principal of a school in Auckland.
Paul Heyward
Dr Paul Heyward is Associate Dean and Head of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) at Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland.
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.
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.
Raewyn Eden
Raewyn is a researcher and teacher educator based at Massey University in the Manawatū.
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.
Andrew King
Andrew King has been a primary school principal based in the Bay of Plenty since 2008.