NPDL Aotearoa Team

Margot McKeegan

Cluster Lead

Over the past 10 years, Margot has actively promoted the value of networks of schools working collaboratively to build teachers capacity to support their learners. As cluster lead for a global project New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL), she works collaboratively across seven countries, including our Aotearoa NZ cluster of schools. This project uses sound pedagogical practices, authentic real life learning design protocols plus effective use of digital technology to accelerate and deepen student learning.

Contact details

E: margot.mckeegan@core-ed.ac.nz

P: 0800 267 300

M: 027 506 3889

Accreditation Number: ACC 239

Derek Wenmoth

Cluster Sponsor

Derek Wenmoth is regarded as one of New Zealand education’s foremost future-focused thinkers, and is regularly asked to consult with policy makers and government agencies regarding the future directions of New Zealand educational policy and practice. Derek is Cluster sponsor for New Pedagogies for Deep Learning, and has vast experience as a teacher and principal at the primary and secondary level in New Zealand. Twitter @dwenmoth

Contact details

E: derek.wenmoth@core-ed.ac.nz

P: 0800 267 301

M: 021 336 971

Region: Canterbury

Greg Carroll

A key focus of Greg’s work is ensuring leaders, teachers and whole school communities take full advantage of the opportunities and potential of e-learning and collaborative practice for improving outcomes for all learners. This has seen him facilitating and presenting workshops across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand on a wide variety of different topics. He led the team who developed the e-Learning Planning Framework as an online tool and has experience using this and other frameworks to support effective self review and strategic planning. His contributions to the CORE Education blog explore many different aspects of leadership and change practice as well as practical classroom ‘how to’ tips and tools.

Contact details

E: greg.carroll@core-ed.ac.nz

P: 0800 267 300

M: 027 415 3921

Accreditation Number: ACC 219

Ngaire Shepherd-Wills

Ngaire brings strengths with learning design elements to the NPDL team. Ngaire has been with CORE Education for six years and part of NPDL since 2018. A key focus for Ngaire's work is supporting teachers with effective collaborative practice. She has extensive experience in developing and working in innovative learning environments. Ngaire also has strong expertise in curriculum design and inquiry learning. She is passionate about schools developing their local curriculum to ensure it meets the needs of their learners.

Contact details

E: ngaire.shepherd-wills@core-ed.ac.nz

P: 03 421 7064

M: 021 166 0158

Accreditation Number: ACC 246

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