Microsoft Excellence in School Leadership National Awards
The University of Auckland School Leadership Centre and Microsoft New Zealand are proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the Microsoft Excellence in School Leadership National Awards.
Christine Miller & Anne-Marie Biggs
Anne-Marie Biggs, Principal of Glendowie Primary School, receives the Excellence in Principalship National Award, while Christine Miller, Co-Head of School at the Kelston Deaf Education Centre, is the recipient of the Excellence in Senior Leadership National Award. The two recipients were selected from a shortlist of six finalists from across the country, including Whangarei, Auckland, Taumarunui, Rotorua and Christchurch.
Dawn Jones, Chair of the Awards Selection Panel, says the number of high calibre nominations made the final selection quite difficult. "It was a privilege to consider the nominations and to learn about the inspiring leadership and expertise in many schools throughout New Zealand. These winners, as well as the four other finalists, have set a benchmark to which other school leaders can aspire."
What the Awards recognise
These national awards recognise school leaders in Aotearoa New Zealand who have made an outstanding contribution to the improvement of teaching and learning in their schools. In each case there is compelling evidence to show that their contribution has made a significant difference to the quality of teaching and the achievement of many students over time in the school.
