ABOUT US

As one of the first associations of its kind, NZAPT has set the bar and is proud to serve its loyal, growing community. By providing invaluable resources, unique opportunities and a long-standing network of people who are committed to helping one another, we ensure our members have the tools necessary to succeed. We’re currently accepting new members so if you’re interested in joining, get in touch today.

Meet the Team

The NZAPT is fortunate to have two teams supporting Psychology teachers in Aotearoa. We have our NZAPT board members who look after the day-to-day running of the association and our Network of Expertise (NEX) committee members who support the professional development of our members.

Team

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NZAPT Board Members

Chairperson

Gaye Bloomfield

Gaye graduated from Massey University with a BA in Psychology in 1995, gained a Post Graduate in Secondary teaching in 2000 and was awarded an M.Ed (e-learning) in 2015. She has taught Psychology, Health and English in New Zealand since 2003. She has presented at many workshops and conferences. She is the author of a Level 3 Psychology workbook, published by ESA. She currently teaches Psychology at Nayland College

Secretary

Sally Jackson

Sally graduated from the University of Auckland in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science (double majoring in Psychology and Sport and Exercise Science). In 2011 she did her Post graduate diploma in secondary teaching - specialising in Physical Education and Health. In 2012 she secured her first Psychology teaching job at Avondale College where she taught for four years before moving to England to teach Psychology. She taught at Tawa college 2018-2022. She currently teaches at Mount Maunganui College. Her favourite movie is ‘Mindhunter’which looks at the development of the top down offender profiling method which is good for Forensic Psychology and her favourite book is ‘Elephants on acid and other bizarre experiments’ by Alex Boese.

Co-Treasurer

Duncan Bond

Duncan graduated University of Canterbury with BA honours in Political Science and History and completed a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching in 2007. After moving to Marlborough Girls' College in 2020 where he transitioned into teaching of Psychology. Currently based at Avonside Girls' High School in Christchurch, and introducing Psychology as a subject. Their favourite aspect of teaching Psychology lies in exploring Fields and Theories. A highlight is arranging guest speakers who provide real world scenarios and valuable insights into how Psychology is applied in practical, everyday life. Favourite documentary is 'Three Identical Strangers' and the book and podcast 'You are not so Smart'

Co-Treasurer

Bailley West

Bailley has taught Psychology at Rototuna Senior High School since 2018. She leads four other teachers in their Level 2 and 3 programme. Her favourite learning is around fields and how psychology relates to the ‘real world’.

NEX Committee Members

The New Zealand Association of Psychology Teachers has a Ministry of Education contract under the 'Networks of Expertise' initiative. Networks of Expertise are designed to provide subject-specific professional development support for teachers. The focus of the Network set up by NZAPT includes strengthening existing support such as our annual professional development workshop as well as developing new initiatives to provide resources, peer support and networks for new and experienced teachers of psychology in new Zealand.

Tim Kelly NEX committee member Huranui College	Stacey Morgan NEX committee member Aotea College	Sam Dudek NEX committee member. Past Chair
Eliot Attridge NEX committee member Marlborough Boys College	Annie Breeze NEX committee member Greymouth High School	Adam Crichton NEX committee member Nayland College
Steph O'Brien Past Secretary	Sarah Douglas NEX committee member St Pauls Collegiate	Megan Benson NEX Committee Member Feilding High School
Eric Wheater NEX committee member Past Secretary	Shelly Hulland NEX committee member Nelson College for Girls