About Us
Maria and Clive Hamill have been married for four decades, a partnership that has flourished both personally and professionally.
Their journey in education began with teaching together in two schools, where they shared their passion for nurturing young minds. Eventually, they branched out to pursue separate principalship roles, bringing their unique strengths to different educational settings.
Comprehensive leadership and school improvement
Leadership Support
Providing tailored support for school leaders through personalised growth plans, leadership coaching, and effective Professional Growth Cycle systems development.
System-Wide Improvement
Driving school-wide improvement through strategic planning, curriculum development, policy creation, cultural capability enhancement, behavior management, and fostering collaborative pathways.
Other
Offering innovative solutions for school challenges, culture building, specialist investigations, consultations, and preparing for ERO reviews while fostering community partnerships.
Diverse
Leadership
Experienced educational leaders with diverse expertise and collaborative approach
Collectively, Maria and Clive have provided leadership across a broad spectrum of schools, accumulating 37 years of experience in primary schools, 18 years in secondary schools, and 10 years in area school principalship from 1985 to 2023. Their combined expertise spans various educational levels, making them versatile and highly knowledgeable leaders in the schooling sector.
Their collaborative approach is grounded in evidence-based decision-making, supported by strong relationships and practical support. Maria and Clive’s depth of experience is further enriched by their active membership and leadership roles in numerous professional organizations and groups, allowing them to contribute significantly to the educational community.
Proven problem solvers, they have consistently demonstrated their ability to navigate challenges effectively. They also have access to a vast network of professional, pedagogical, and organisational experts, ensuring they are well equipped to tackle any issue that arises.
Their principalship has included the following schools:
- Mokau Primary School, North Taranaki
- Whakamaru Primary School
- Piopio Primary School
- Centennial Park Primary School, Te Kuiti
- Raglan Area School
- Ngaruawahia Primary School
- Melville High School
