Ms Michele Whiting, of Porirua, MNZM, for services to education.
Ms Michele Whiting, of Porirua, MNZM, for services to education.
Michele Whiting was Deputy Principal of Maraeroa School and Clyde Quay School before becoming Principal of Otari School, where her leadership turned around a falling roll and developed a coherent school culture. She became Deputy Principal and then Principal of Corinna School and helped create the Porirua East Cluster Schools. She was co-leader of Porirua East Kāhui Ako, which grew out of the cluster, initiating the co-leadership model for the Kāhui Ako and for the inclusion of early childhood centres. Ms Whiting led the establishment of Te Mana o Kupe Trust, working towards digital equality for every child and family in Porirua East, and is Chair of the Trust.