SIEBA HUI 2024 PRESENTERS
Kevin Biggar
Extreme Adventurer and Businessman
(Keynote Speaker)
Topic: From the Boardroom to the High Seas: A Journey of Transformation & Triumph
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Jess Stuart
International Speaker, Coach and Author
(Keynote Speaker)
Topic: Embarking on the Journey Together: Navigating New Beginnings with Purpose
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Sarah-Kay Coulter
Chair for the Erana Kaunga Tuhara Whaanau Trust, University of Auckland
Topic: Fierce Hope - Kua haehae ngā hihi o Matariki
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Peter Petrichev
Managing Director of Regional Focus
Topic 1: The Fundamentals of New Market Entry & Development for Schools
Topic 2: A Global Overview of Potential Markets for the NZ School Sector
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Tim Condor
Partner at Holland Beckett, Tauranga Lawyers, Tauranga
Topic 1: Enrolment, Legal Matters & Terminating Contracts
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Michael Leach
Business Consultant - Education Solutions NZ
Topic: Inspiring Leadership - Leading an International Programme, Motivating and Inspiring Staff
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Pam Hunt
International Director at Hillmorton High School, Christchurch
Topic 1: Enrolment Processes and Academic Pathways
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Cheryl English
Business Manager - Shirley Boys High School and Avonside Girls High School, Christchurch
Topic: Getting to Grips with International Finances
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Chris Beard
Director, ISANA New Zealand
Topic: Supporting Host Families with Cross-Cultural Challenges
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Anne Casey
CEO- Marketing Minds
Topic: LinkedIn for Global Success: Unleash Your Visibility and Network Potential in International Student Recruitment
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Ting Xu
Director of International Students, Sacred Heart College, Auckland
Topic: Marketing in China - Case Studies
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Andrew King
Principal, Oropi School, Tauranga
Topic: Global Citizenship Education -The Cornerstone of International Education in Primary Schools
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Misook Kim Rylev
International Student Director, Rosmini College, Auckland
Topic: Adventure Awaits: Unveiling Your Schools Global Potential!
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Helen Fitzimmons
Homestays Manager, Kerikeri High School
Topic: Panel Discussion: Accommodation - Best Practice & Sharing Session
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Gay Foley
Director of International Students, St Dominic's College, Auckland
Topic: Offshore Marketing - 'Collaboration not Competition'
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Edna McKenna
Director of International Students, Botany Downs Secondary College
Topic: Homestay Recruitment - Using Automation Tools and Removing Barriers to Onboarding Host Families
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Samantha De Coning
Head of Practice - Fairway Resolution
Topic: Student Complaints, Complaints Management and the Role of the New DRS
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John van der Zwan
Executive Director, SIEBA
Topic 1: Student Welfare -The one time it is best to have all your eggs in one basket
Topic 2: Foundations of Intenational Educational Leadership: Navigating the Role of International Director
Topic 3: Good Practice Guidance for Schoos & Tour Providers
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Tanya Corrigan
International College Homestay Co-Ordinator, St Dominic's Catholic College & Liston College
Topic: Accommodation Panel - Best Practice & Sharing Session
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Chris Klaasen
Director of International Students, Avondale College and Director of the New Zealand Olympic Foundation
Master of Ceremony
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Wendy Reid
International Director, Mount Roskill Grammar School
Topic: Effective Elevator Pitches
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Ivan Yeo
Deputy Director at Asian Family Services
Topic: Navigating Culture Shock & Turbulent Waters in Pastoral Care. Strategies for Empowering Student Wellbeing
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Gabrielle Loga
International Relations Manager, Papaioea, Palmerston North City
Topic: Regional Collaboration and International Education
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Julia McGahan
Director of International Students, Westlake Boys High School
Topic: Agent Engagement - Strategies for Growing your International Business
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Simon Stephenson
Member Service Manager
Topic: Unlocking SIEBA's Offerings - A Comprehensive Workshop on Available Services and Solutions
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Sarah MacDonald
Member Engagement Lead, Diversity Works NZ
Topic: Improving Cultural Intelligence
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Julie Manche
Chief Executive Officer - Global Homestay Network (GHN)
Topic: Managing Difficult Situations in Homestay Accommodation
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Scott Henderson
Business Development Manager, NZET - New Zealand Educational Tours
Topic: Should I stay or should I go? Student motivations to come to, stay in and leave New Zealand
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Gill Thompson-Flatt
International College Homestay
Co-ordinator, Kirstin School
Topic: Homestay Recruitment and Retention
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Annemieke Hart
Director of International Students, Tauranga Intermediate School
Topic: Best Practice Panel - Primary and Intermediate Schools
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Jessica Chen
International Manager, The University of Auckland
Topic: Cultivating Collaborative Partnerships
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Linda Sissons
Acting Chief Executive of Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao
Topic: Open Plenary Session
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Mary Camp
Business Development Manager at Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao
Topic: Empowering Schools: Unlocking the Potential of Education NZ's Services with Mary Camp
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Jessica Donovan
Director of International Students, Kerikeri High School
Topic: Orientation Programmes & Best Starts
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Akari Anfield
Economic Development Advisor, Enterprise Dunedin
Topic 1: Regional Collaboration and International Education
Topic 2: Enhancing the Student & Host Family Experience
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Julie Elliot
Assistant Principal and International at Columba College
Topic: Boarding Hostels & International Students
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Marcelo Carneiro
Director of International Students, Wakatipu High School
Topic: Addressing Wellbeing and Mental Health Issues Among International Students
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Lin Zhang
Educational Consultant, Lin Enterprise
Topic: Marketing in China - Case Studies
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Lynne Mossop
International Director, Green Park School
Topic : Best Practice Panel - Primary & Intermediate Schools
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Louise Silvester
International Director, Avonside Girls High School
Topic : Supporting Homestay Families with Cross-Cultural Challenges
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Prue Isaacs
International Student Director, Wellington High School
Topic : Supporting Homestay Families with Cross-Cultural Challenges
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Stefi Porter
Regional Manager, International Education
Topic : Regional Collaboration and International Education
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Maxine Ma
International Student Advisor. International Office of the University of Auckland
Topic : Enhancing Student & Homestay Experience
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Maz Roberts
Director of International Students, Mount Maunganui College
Topic 1: Transfer of Care - Independent Travel to School
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Sue King
International Director, St Mary's College, Auckland
Topic: Global Citizenship Start-up
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Julie Sommerville
Hausch & Partner - New Zealand Representative
Topic: Cultivating Collaborative Partnerships
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Jeff Zheng
Immigration Consultant, Auckland
Topic: Building Collaborative Partnerships - Insights from Different Markets
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Amelia Morrison
International Director, Whangarei High School
Topic: Supporting Homestay Families with Cross-cultural Challenges
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Katia Lustosa
Director of Discovery Study & Travel, Auckland
Topic: Building Collaborative Partnerships: Insights from Different Markets
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Kei Ando
Director of JTC NZ Limited, Christchurch
Topic: Building Collaborative Partnerships - Insights from Different Markets
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Lisa Garrett
International Department Manager, Avonside Girls High School
Topic: Managing Difficult Situations in Homestay
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Liz Lee
General Manager & Licensed Immigration Advisor, SOL NZ Limited, Auckland
Topic: Building Collaborative Partnerships: Insights from Different Markets
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Lynley Skiffington
Assistant Principal & International Student Manager, Bellevue School, Tauranga
Topic: Best Practice Panel - Primary & Intermediate Schools
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Gill Austin
Director of International Students, Hillcrest High School, Te Kura Tuarua o Tihipuke
Topic: Enrolment Processes and Academic Pathways
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Terry Kraettli
Director of International Students, Epsom Girls Grammar School, Auckland
Topic: Cultivating Collaborative Partnerships
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Chris Sullivan
Business Development Manager, The Springboard Trust, Auckland
Topic: Educational Leadership & Strategic Planning
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Clare Leon-Brown
International Director, Mount Albert Grammar School, Auckland
Topic: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Student Motivations to come to, stay in and leave New Zealand
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Nicole Grace
International Operations Manager, Avondale College, Auckland
Topic: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Student Motivations to come to, stay in and leave New Zealand
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Lee Simeon
Managing Short Term Groups in Primary and Secondary Schools, Tauranga Boys College/SIEBA, Tauranga
Topic: Short Term Group Programmes
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Andrea Donovan
Director of International Students, Botany Downs Secondary College, Auckland
Topic: Offshore Marketing Collaboration - Collaboration not competition
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Anne Henwood
Director of International Students, Rosehill College, Auckland
Topic: Short Term Group Programmes
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Rosemary Gillies
Senior ESOL Verifier, Te Pae Aronui
Topic 1: NCEA Literacy & Numeracy Co-Requisites
Topic 2: NCEA Literacy Co-Requisites, Strategy Sessions
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Rowan Barton
International Director, Tahatai Coast School
Topic : Best Practice Panel - Primary and Intermediate Schools
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Mary Cornish
T.I.C. of Choral and Vocal Programmes, St Cuthbert's College, Auckland
Topic: An Interactive Voice Activation - Harnessing Collaboration and Creating Synergy
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Brett McGeorge
Director, Marketing & Development, AEAS, Australia
Topic: Improving International Student
Outcomes with AEAS Testing
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Mary Bell
Rowena Al-Soodinay
International Student Advisor - International Office of the University of Auckland
Topic: Enhancing the Student & Homestay experience
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Ashleigh Scopas
Libby Giles
Director - Centres of Asia-Pacific Excellence
Topic: Step Up to the World/Tu maia ki te Ao- Global Citizenship and International Education
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Pip Newick
Professional Learning and Development Facilitator - Centres of Asia Pacific Excellence
Topic: Step Up to the World/Tu maia ki te Ao- Global Citizenship and International Education
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Canaan Aumua
Jayne Jones
Deputy Principal (Year 9 and International) - Long Bay College
Topic: Agent Engagement - Strategies and Tips on Growing Your International Business
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Jo Bostock
International Student Manager - Epsom Girls' Grammar
Topic: Agent Engagement - Strategies and Tips on Growing Your International Business
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Melissa Gillingham
Sales, Marketing and Support Specialist - Nui Software - eSchool & Schools NZ
Topic: Agent Panel - Building Partnerships: Insights from Different Markets
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Cathy Shearer
Director of International Students at Waimate High School
Topic: Enhancing Student Experience by Creating a Student Centred Approach
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Gerald Dreaver
Senior Policy Analyst in the Ministry of Education's School Funding Policy Team - New Zealand Ministry of Education
Topic: MoE and International Education
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