Willy Kersten

Willy Kersten has enjoyed senior management positions in state, integrated and independent schools.  As Interim Headmaster of Hereworth School (2018), Principal of Rathkeale College & Rathkeale St Matthew’s Senior College (2008-2018) and previously Associate Rector at Palmerston North Boys’ High School, his diverse management, teaching and extra-curricular experiences places him in a strong position to appreciate the similarities and differences that exist in New Zealand schools.
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He also has a strong curriculum background and was actively involved in national curriculum writing (Chemistry), assessment development and resource writing at regional and national levels.
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He has  continued his involvements in all sectors through part-time teaching and as working as an advisor to school principals and boards of trustees in Hawke’s Bay schools.