Adrienne Reeves

HETTANZ  President

president@hettanz.org.nz

I am Adrienne Reeves, teacher and Deputy Principal at Westland High School in Hokitika on the West Coast of the South Island. I am a long time learner and happy to have chosen a vocation in secondary level education. The skills taught and the knowledge bases built in our classrooms are second to none. The students who walk the corridors to our classrooms are privileged young people – even if they don’t know it yet.HETTANZ has always had an ‘eye’ on the future and I am grateful to be a part of that ‘eye’, in 2022.

Carlin Linklater

HETTANZ Vice President

carlin@hettanz.org.nz

Carlin Linklater is a secondary school teacher at Cambridge High School, where he teaches Food Technology and is involved in Health and Physical Education. He also serves as TIC Golf, a Year Level Dean, and Vice President of HETTANZ.

With a teaching career spanning more than a decade, Carlin has taught across a range of curriculum areas and school settings in New Zealand and internationally. His journey from Physical Education into Health and, more recently, Food Technology has given him a broad perspective on the importance of practical, relevant and inclusive learning experiences for young people.

Carlin is particularly passionate about building strong relationships with students and creating learning environments where all students can experience success. His work focuses on relational practice, literacy and accessibility within practical subjects, and supporting teachers to develop clear and engaging learning experiences for diverse learners.

Through his involvement with HETTANZ, Carlin has presented nationally on relational practice and is committed to supporting the professional growth of teachers across Food and Nutrition, Technology and Materials and Processing Technology. He is passionate about strengthening the voice of teachers, sharing effective practice, and ensuring HETTANZ continues to support educators as curriculum, assessment and classroom needs evolve.

Outside of the classroom, Carlin enjoys BBQ smoking, golf and spending time with his family.

Sharyn Macpherson

HETTANZ  Past President

ImmediatePastPresident@HETTANZ.org.nz

I teach at St Peter’s in Cambridge. I have many years of experience in teaching at a range of levels and using standards from a wide range of areas, including Home and Life Sciences, Technology, DVC and Hospitality. I really enjoy class room teaching and learning new skills to improve our students learning experiences. I have been a HETTANZ member since 1987, and have played an active role holding several positions in the Auckland branch and previously in the Bay of Plenty. In my spare time I enjoy quilting and scrap-booking and spending time with my family.