Our Team
Carolynn Phillips (Principal Lead)
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.
Michael Mullin (Principal Lead)
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.
Laureen Leituala (Primary Across School Leader)
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
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.
Jerremy Williams (Primary Across School Leader)
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
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.
John Gayfer (Secondary Across School Leader)
St Peter's College
Malo e lelei, kia ora, and hello; my name is John Gayfer and I am a teacher at St Peter's College. I have been teaching since 2017, working mainly with Year 7 students but also senior NCEA Economics. In that time, I have also been the Teacher in Charge of Middle School at St Peter's. Providing young people with the same opportunities and experiences that I was fortunate enough to have when I was growing up is a real reward and motivator for me. In my role as an Across Schools Leader, I look forward to working with brilliant people from across the education sector, learning from their experience, and sharing my own knowledge. The Catholic education system is a wonderful community that I feel deeply privileged to be a part of and contribute to.
Makerita Tagomoa-Papali'i (Secondary Across School Leader)
Marist College
Ryan O'Hanlon (Secondary Across School Leader)
St Paul's College
Patrick Walsh (Principal Lead)
Lauren Carleton (Across School Leader)
St Michael's Catholic School
Rachel Vaughn (Across School Leader)
Sacred Heart College
Grant van Ansem (Across School Leader)
Sacred Heart College