John McKenzie (Primary and Secondary)

John has over 30 years of experience in New Zealand education.

Originally a secondary school teacher, John has worked in Area Schools to management level, and has held several Primary Principal positions.

Currently, John is Principal of a Normal Primary School in Dunedin, and has been the Normals Schools' representative on the NZEI Principals' Council and a Sector Leader introducing the revised NZ Curriculum to Dunedin and Central Otago Schools.

John has worked with Boards and fellow principals in a number of areas and is currently involved with principal appraisals and quality assurance matters.

John is reasonably fluent in Te Reo Maori and has helped Kohanga Reo and schools to prepare for ERO visits.

John's successful experience working with staff, students, Boards of Trustees and communities, and his in-depth understanding of the New Zealand education sector, provide him with the invaluable skills and knowledge that he brings to his consulting role with Cooper McKenzie Limited.