Meet the Governing Council
The Governing Council is made up of 13 people, seven elected by the profession - representing ECE, primary and secondary, while the other six are appointed by the Minister of Education.
What is the Governing Council responsible for?
Our Governing Council members are responsible for ensuring our legislative functions are carried out effectively, efficiently, and in the interests of the profession and the public.
The current Council took office on 1 July 2025.
The Governing Council members
David Ferguson - Chair
Tom Gott - Deputy Chair
Andrée Atkinson - Appointed member
Dr Sarah Brown - Appointed member
Heath Chittenden - Appointed member
Susan Hassall - Appointed member
Leanne Stewart - Elected member - ECE teachers
Cathy Wilson - Elected member - ECE service leaders
Liam Rutherford - Elected member - Primary teachers
Simon Curnow - Elected member - Secondary teachers
Dr Lynnette Brice - Elected member - Teacher educators
Pat Newman - Elected member - Primary principals
Patrick Walsh - Elected member - Secondary principals
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