Short introduction

David Eddy is Executive Director of the new University of Auckland Centre for Educational Leadership and former Director of the First-time Principals Programme. He has extensive experience in the design and delivery of professional learning opportunities for educational leaders. He has a diverse background in leadership and teaching in New Zealand, New York, Italy, and the Netherlands and has authored educational leadership articles in New Zealand and international educational journals and magazines.

Educational history

MEdMgmt (Hons), MA(Hons), DipTchg

Previous professional experience

• Executive Director Educational Leadership, The University of Auckland (2007-08)
• Project Director, First-time Principals Programme, The University of Auckland (2002-07)
• Principal, Glendowie College, Auckland (1990-2001)
• Assistant Director & High School Principal, International School of Amsterdam, The Netherlands (1985-1989)
• Head of Study of Mankind, The United World College of the Adriatic, Italy (1982-1985)
• Director/Principal Lecturer, Southland Teacher Training Unit, Invercargill (1982)
• NZ Representative Teacher, United Nations International School, New York, USA (1979-1981)
• HOD History & Social Studies, Linwood High School, Christchurch, 1970-1979

Programmes

• Executive Director, The University of Auckland Centre for Educational Leadership (current)
• Executive Director Educational Leadership, The University of Auckland (2007/08)
• Project Director, First-time Principals Programme, The University of Auckland (2002-07)

Areas of expertise

• Educational leadership
• Learning Conversations
• Leadership & management of change
• Mentoring

Distinctions

• Secondary Principals Association of New Zealand (SPANZ) Leadership in Education Award (2008)
• Honorary Life Member The University of Auckland Principals Centre (2001): for outstanding service to school leadership
• Auckland City Citizens Award (1999): for outstanding service to the community
• Sir Woolf Fisher Fellowship (1998): for school leadership excellence
• Prince of Wales Medallion (1986): United World Colleges Award for excellence in academic teaching and improving international communications through education
• UNICEF Award , Italy (1985): for outstanding contribution to international awareness through education
• New Zealand’s representative teacher to The United Nations International School, New York (1979 - 1981): New Zealand Government appointment
   

Other professional experiences (Since 1990)

• Governance Facilitator, Ormiston Road Senior High School Establishment Board, for the Ministry of Education (2008-2011)
• Lecturer, The University of Auckland, MEdMgt, Educational Leadership paper, module Learning Conversations, 2005-2008
• Principal Investigator, Professional Supervision for Principals, research contract for Ministry of Education (2008) Advisory Board, The University of Auckland Principals Centre/School Leadership Centre (1993-2005); Chairman 1995 to 2000
• Best Evidence Synthesis (BES) Leadership Project Advisory Group, Ministry of Education & The University of Auckland (2005)
• Microsoft New Zealand Education Advisory Board, Partners in Learning project (2004 to present)
• Director, New Zealand Principals' Summer Institute (foundation 1994 to 1998)
• Assistant Secretary-General, Model United Nations Assembly, for Rotary (1993-97): Auckland region annual conferences for secondary school students in international relations and diplomacy
• Advisory Board, George Parkyn National Centre for Gifted Education Centre, Auckland (1995-97)
• Board of Management, East City Community Education, Auckland (1990-2001)
• Young Enterprise Scheme, Fletcher Challenge, Board of Management, Auckland (1992-94)
• Successful Schools-Successful Business Conference organiser, Auckland Employers Association, 1993
• Advisory Board, UNITEC, Education Management, Auckland (1991-93)
   

Articles, Papers and Presentations (since 2000)

Robinson, V. M. J., Eddy, D., Irving, E. & Le Fevre, D. (2008). Capability in the leadership of teaching and learning:The validity and utility of a self-assessment tool. In M. Brundrett (Ed.), Developing School Leaders (Chapter 10). London: Routledge.

Eddy, D. (27 November 2008). Relationships: the heart of leadership. (Keynote address followed by workshop, School Executive Officers Association). Auckland, New Zealand.

Eddy, D. (30 October 2008). Relationships: the heart of leadership. (Keynote address followed by workshop, Australian Primary Principals Association Conference). Sydney, Australia.

Eddy, D. (24 October 2008). Educational Leadership: a framework for increasing your effectiveness. (Keynote address followed by workshop, Rotorua Principals Association). Rotorua, New Zealand.

Eddy, D. (2 October 2008). Tackling Tough Issues.. (Keynote address and workshop, First-time Principals Programme). Auckland, New Zealand.

Eddy, D. (19 July 2008). Partnership Revisited: focusing the relationship on success for all students .(Seminar session, NZ School Trustees Association Conference). Christchurch, New Zealand.

Eddy, D. (10 July 2008). Educational Leadership: a framework for increasing your effectiveness. (Keynote address and workshop, First-time Principals Programme). Auckland, New Zealand.

Eddy, D, Cardno, C, Chai, C. (July 2008). Professional Supervision for Principals. (Research report for the Ministry of Education). New Zealand.

Eddy, D. (1-3 July 2008). ELIM Leadership Residential Institute. Parramatta/Mulgoa Retreat, Australia.

Eddy, D., Robinson, V. (17 June 2008). Best Evidence Synthesis on Educational Leadership applied to your school. (One day seminar). The University of Auckland School Leadership Centre, Auckland, New Zealand..

Eddy, D. (24 January 2008). Leading Learning: the what, why and how of it. (Keynote address, Catholic Diocese of Parramatta). Sydney, Australia.

Eddy, D. (October 2007). Potential Pursuit: knowing and growing the change you want to see. (Lead Paper Address, Australian Council for Educational Leaders Conference). Sydney, Australia.

Eddy, D. (September 2007). Responding to Diversit.y (Keynote address, Microsoft Asia- Pacific Regional Advisory Council). Tokyo, Japan.

Robinson, V.M.J., Eddy, D., & Irving, E. (2006). Catering for diversity in a principal induction programme. School Leadership and Management. (pp. 26(2), 149-167).

Eddy, D., Fullan.M & Hargreaves.A. (2006). Education Systems that are Working.(Televised panel, Quest for Increased Student Achievement Conference). Toronto, Canada.

Eddy, D. (2006). Supporting &Challenging New Principals to Lead Teaching & Learning. (Presentation to the Quest for Increased Student Achievement Conference). Toronto, Canada.

Eddy, D. (2006). Mentoring School Leaders: to lead teaching and learning. (Paper presentation to the Australian Council of Educational Leaders (ACEL) conference). Canberra, Australia.

Eddy, D. (2005). Knowing you, knowing me: responding to the diverse learning needs of principals. (Paper presentation to the Australian Council of Leaders (ACEL) conference). Gold Coast, Australia (revised and presented at New Zealand Association for Research in Education conference, Dunedin, New Zealand. (2005)).

Eddy, D., Gwilliam.M, Robinson.V. & Waayer.D.. (2004). Leading the learning journey: preparation, progress & continuation (Presented by David Eddy & Marilyn Gwilliam, CCEAM Conference). Shanghai, China.

Eddy, D., Robinson V., Cameron. M. (2003). Identifying indicators/evidence that principals are having a positive impact on student outcomes. (Auckland UniServices Limited, prepared for the New Zealand Ministry of Education). New Zealand.

Eddy, D., Bennison.B, Robinson.V. (2003). New Zealand’s First-time Principals Programme: A Case Study. (For the National College for School Leadership. United Kingdom.

Eddy, D., Bennison.B., Robinson.V. (2002). Shaping new leaders for learning schools. (Presented by DaviEddy.D at the invitational inaugural international conference at the National College for School Leadership). United Kingdom.