Northland principal Pat Newman, who recently described child restraint rules as "barmy", will now help set the rules as a member of the Teaching Council. Photo / File
Northland principal Pat Newman, who recently described child restraint rules as "barmy", will now help set the rules as a member of the Teaching Council. Photo / File
Outspoken Northland principal Pat Newman has been elected to the professional body governing teaching standards, the Teaching Council.
In his election statement, Newman described himself as "a straight shooter known for standing up for principles and principals".
"It is absolutely crucial that we make the Teaching Council of Aotearoa a truly representative body of our profession with strong members who are willing to stand up for what is right and not be cowed into just following ministry or politicians' whims," he said.
• Lorraine Carr, acting head teacher of Parkland Kindergarten, Palmerston North, representing early childhood teachers.
• Anna Mackinnon, deputy principal of St Mary's School in Tauranga, representing primary teachers.
John Paul College principal Patrick Walsh. Photo / File
• Patrick Walsh, principal of John Paul College in Rotorua, representing secondary principals.
• Pip Woodward, deputy principal of Otumoetai College in Tauranga, representing secondary teachers.
Jenny Ritchie (top left), photographed in 2009 with her mother Dr Jane Ritchie (bottom left), Jenny's daughter Jessica Ritchie (top right) and Jessica's daughter Tesla. Photo / File
• Dr Jenny Ritchie, associate professor of education at Victoria University in Wellington, representing teacher educators.
