Jane Hahn
Jane has recently completed sixteen years as a principal in two Auckland Catholic Primary schools. Her leadership style and commitment to building a positive school culture, evidence-based decision making, continuous improvement and a clear focus on ākonga learning and achievement resulted in successful tenures in these kura.
Jane’s extensive experience in education also includes three years as Co-Lead Principal of the Auckland Central Catholic Kāhui Ako, comprising four secondary schools and eleven primary schools in central Auckland. She also served as President of the Auckland Catholic Primary Principals’ Association for two years. She believes strongly that collaboration and shared practice within the education system increases the effectiveness of both leaders and teachers and encourages school development.
Three years working in schooling improvement with the Ministry of Education as a Literacy Development Officer, and two years’ employment as a Numeracy Facilitator have given Jane extensive knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and strategic planning for change. An MEd (Honours) thesis focused on the use of student achievement data to inform decision-making at all levels of school operation further developed her expertise in leading sustainable change in schools.
Jane is able to support schools in the following ways:
- Leadership mentoring and principal appraisal
- Principal Professional Growth Cycles and Professional Learning Networks
- Principal and Senior Leader appointments
- School review and strategic planning
- Building a positive school culture
- Use of data to inform decision-making
- Strengthening the school as a professional learning community
- Curriculum review and development
Jane Hahn
021 826944
info@aheadassociates.co.nz