OUR TRUSTEES
The Loop is led by a group of dedicated trustees who are experienced educators and well-known in Wellington schools. The trustees are the ‘think tank’ of the Loop, setting its strategic direction and determining the key activities and membership packages on offer to schools.
Denise Johnson
Chair
denise.johnson@hvhs.school.nz
Denise is the Principal at Hutt Valley High School. Denise returned to the Loop in 2016 after a short break. She was a founding member of the group. She is a strong advocate for collaboration within and across schools. She was previously a Deputy Principal at both Wellington Girls’ College and Wellington High School.
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Deb King
Trustee
dking@newlands.school.nz
Deb is the new Tumuaki at Newlands College with a keen interest in curriculum and professional development. With over 30 years of working in Wellington schools, she advocates for teachers working together and learning from each other.
Nick Larkin
Trustee
Nick is Deputy Principal at Hutt Valley High School. He has worked for over a decade as the school's Principal Nominee and has portfolios in Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Practice, Restorative Practices and Staff Professional Learning. He is an advocate for inclusion, collaboration and teamwork in all areas of school life.
Nikki Corbishley
Trustee
Nikki is the Deputy Principal at Wellington College. Bringing a unique perspective to the Loop group.
Jono Wyeth
Trustee
jono.wyeth@onslow.school.nz
Jono Wyeth is the Acting Principal at Onslow College. Having been in the Senior Leadership Team at Onslow College since 2022, and at Green Bay High School in West Auckland before that, he is committed to equity and believes firmly in the power of public education in Aotearoa, New Zealand. As a leader, Jono embodies the Onslow College vision of meeting people where they are, nurturing them to thrive and supporting them to stand in the world and achieve their aspirations.
Gael Ashworth
Trustee
Gael is an experienced education professional who has dedicated her career to providing quality learning experiences for young people. She has been Principal of Wellington East Girls' College since 2019. Throughout her professional journey, Gael has remained driven by her belief in the transformative power of education to improve the opportunities available to young people. She actively seeks ways to enhance teaching and learning practices, not only for students but also for educators. Gael firmly believes that ongoing professional learning is crucial for teachers to continuously improve their practice.