I was born and bred in Christchurch, having completed my Science degree and Secondary teaching training there before moving North.
I was born and bred in Christchurch, having completed my Science degree and Secondary teaching training there before moving North. I have taught in many schools during the last 20 years including Feilding, London schools, Thames and three other schools on the North Shore. Helping students to learn about the sciences and the relevance it has on our lives has always been a highlight for me. I am enjoying working in a management team and school that is energetic, fast paced, student centred and future-focussed.
Having worked in the education sector for the past 22 years I have been fortunate in the past two years, to be charged with ensuring the efficient and practical provision of Non-Teaching services to the College.
Having worked in the education sector for the past 22 years I have been fortunate in the past two years, to be charged with ensuring the efficient and practical provision of Non-Teaching services to the College. Working with highly skilled professionals in the areas of Property, Health and Safety, Human Resource and Finance management, success in all areas is consistently achieved. This role includes being Secretary to a motivated and passionate Board of Trustees. No day is ever the same and it is a pleasure to be included in a staff who practise Manaakitanga.
As the Associate Principal I have a wide range of responsibilities but predominantly I work with teams that support students.
Ko Anna Kenny taku ingoa. As the Associate Principal I have a wide range of responsibilities but predominantly I work with teams that support students’ achievement through school wide Student Well-Being and Support. It is a privilege to work with teams of people such as Deans, Guidance Counsellors, Student Support, Outside Agencies, along side parents, staff and students to create a strong well being environment for our students and their successes. I have a particular interest and passion for seeing students participate in performance through the Performing Arts Programme and I am the TIC in charge of Basketball.
As Deputy Principal I have the opportunity to work with students across year levels.
As Deputy Principal I have the opportunity to work with students across year levels and curriculum areas which is very rewarding as well as being involved in the day to day operation and planning for the future direction of learning in the College. I am also the Director of HarbourNet Online Learning Community that is a member of the New Zealand Online Teaching and Learning Community (NZOTLC). I work with teachers and students from schools across Auckland providing an opportunity for students to study with teachers from other schools.
One of the highlights of my job is celebrating students’ personal achievement/success in whatever area they participate in be it sporting, cultural and/or academic.
My journey at Orewa College began as a Mathematics teacher moving on to Head of Department then to Principal in 1996.
My journey at Orewa College began as a Mathematics teacher moving on to Head of Department then to Principal in 1996.
I enjoy being involved in the education of young people, encouraging self-management and preparing them for the next stage of their lives, and keeping our education relevant and future focussed. Leading a group of such professional, dedicated staff is rewarding and inspiring. Education is rapidly evolving towards more self direction, more personalised learning, more relevant technology and more involvement with opportunities to work in business and social partnerships beyond the school. This brings challenges within the school and across schools, challenges we face with enthusiasm and optimism.
Working in a beautiful natural environment here on the Hibiscus Coast in a well resourced successful school, is a privilege.
I have been teaching since 2003 and came into teaching after being a computer engineer for five years.
I have been teaching since 2003 and came into teaching after being a computer engineer for five years. I teach programming and robotics and used to be the head of technology at the college. Now a deputy principal, I am in charge of how the school approaches learning for both students and teachers. This includes looking after classroom pedagogy and professional development. I also look after the colleges direction in regards to the use of ICT and have been recognised as an online writer in this field, doing conference speaking and training in a number of countries. I really enjoy my job as I work with teachers and students to improve classroom activity, making it as relevant to 21st-century developments as we can. I am originally from England and arrived with my family in 2006 and we have loved every moment of it.
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