Senior Consultant

Joanne is a highly experienced leader and educator, with 20-plus years’ experience in Tāmaki Makaurau. Joanne works alongside leaders and teachers in an inclusive, and responsive way. Her strengths include effective communication; active listening; building relational trust; and delivering high-quality professional learning and development, underpinned by relevant research. Joanne’s focus areas include middle leadership, collaboration, curriculum design, pedagogy, strategic planning, re-visioning, and effective Professional Growth Cycles. Joanne works seamlessly through all areas/levels of the school organisation, including Early Childhood Education. Joanne continues to work with several Kāhui Ako to support and work alongside the Lead Principal, ASLs, WSLs, and other key stakeholders, to ensure equity and excellence for all. Joanne is an avid reader, a lifelong learner, and always highly professional. Well-regarded in her profession, Joanne has proven ability to empower educators and leaders, to ensure that learner outcomes are improved.

Publications:

• Cardno, Robson, Deo, Bassett, Howse (2018) Middle-level leaders as instructional leaders in New Zealand: A study of role expectations and performance confidence. Journal of Educational Leadership, Policy and Practice (JELPP), 2018
• Bassett, M., & Robson, J. (2017). The two towers: The quest for appraisal and leadership development of middle leaders online. Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning, 21(2), [20–30.].
• Robson, J., & Bassett, M. (2017). Middle Leaders Matter. New Zealand, CORE Education (Vol. May).
• Cardno, C., & Robson, J. (2016). Realising the value of performance appraisal for middle leaders in New Zealand secondary schools. Research in Educational Administration & Leadership (Vol. 1(2)).

Contact:

• Phone: 021 627 873
• Email: joanne.robson@leadinglearning.co.nz