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. 
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.