Kia ora koutou I have worked in a variety of different roles within Catholic Education for nearly forty years, as a teacher in Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary & at Tertiary level; a DRS at Secondary level; and Principal of two schools–St Michael’s, Remuera and currently Marist School, Mt Albert. I also worked across the Auckland Diocese as a Primary Religious Education advisor for three years.

I am passionate about Catholic Education and have enjoyed the collaborative nature of our Kāhui ako over the last couple of years, especially the robust conversations, sharing of effective practice, shared PLD and continuing the growth of partnerships under our Special Character mantle.

I am committed to working with Michael as co-lead of our group as we continue to promote and facilitate the sharing of expertise, knowledge and skills across all schools as this directly impacts, first and foremost, on the wellbeing and achievement of all ākonga.

My name is Michael Mullin and I have the privilege of being one of the Co-leaders of the Auckland Central Catholic Kahui Ako. I am the Deputy Headmaster Curriculum at St Peter’s College where I have worked for over ten years. This role is about working with our Across School Leaders and Principals to open up opportunities for our schools to work and learn from each other to have the best teaching practices occurring within the schools.  

Mālō e lelei and warm Pacific greetings, my name is Laureen Leituala, a teacher at St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School. This year I am privileged to be part of the Across School Team representing our Primary Schools. I have taught in many levels from Secondary to Primary and am excited to be part of a network of schools and colleagues that have collaborative vision for positive change. 

My name is Jerremy Williams. I am currently teaching at St Dominic's Catholic Primary in Blockhouse Bay. I have been teaching for 15 years in a range of positions, but mainly in Year 5-8 classrooms. I have held Assistant Principal and Deputy Principal positions and I have a passion for inspiring students to read and helping others to see the benefits of using eLearning in the classroom. I am excited to begin my journey as Across School Leader for the Auckland Central Catholic Kāhui Ako and look forward to meeting and supporting  students, parents, teachers and leaders across our fourteen amazing schools.

Tena Koutou, my name is Molly Tuiletoa Tagaloa and have been teaching Health and PE for 18 years in a secondary school setting, in the UK and NZ.  I am enthusiastic about educating our young people and in developing all aspects of well-being of our students as I believe this is integral to them achieving their full potential. I find it immensely enjoyable and rewarding working with young people, helping to facilitate their learning, and nurturing the whole child so they can become lifelong learners and leave school as well-rounded global citizens. I am very much looking forward to being part of our Auckland Central Catholic Kāhui Ako team and working across our schools and community.