Marnie Etheridge – National Sales Manager
Marnie@activboardnz.com
Qualifications / Experience: B.Ed, Dip Tch.

Engaging and supporting children in their learning is often easier with the effective integration of ActivBoards in the classroom. I love the intellectual discussions which are easily promoted using the ActivBoard and how well they lend themselves to co-operative learning. So, why did I leave teaching I hear you ask? I believe through the positive promotion of this product and demonstrating the pedegogy behind the technology I can have a greater impact at the 'chalk' face!

Jolene Reid – Sales Consultant – North Auckland/Northland Region
Jolene@activboardnz.com
Qualifications / Experience: BPh.Ed.

I come from a sales and education background and I'm excited to be able to combine both passions here at ActivBoardNZ. I spent 3 years working in physical education, exercise prescription and rehabilitation with both children and adults. I enjoy working with Principals and teachers and continue to be amazed at how effective ActivBoards are in the classroom for both teachers and students.

Tania Judge – Sales Consultant – Auckland South Region
Tania@activboardnz.com
Qualifications / Experience: B.Ed, 5 1/2 years teaching experience; 4 years as a classroom teacher and 1 1/2  years as an ICT teacher.

I love how technology can add to the teaching and learning experience and I enjoy helping teachers realise the potential that technology can have in their classrooms.

Susan Garrud – Sales Consultant – Hamilton/Rotorua Region
Susan@activboardnz.com
Qualifications / Experience: B.Ed Hons/Dip.Tchg

I have taught with an ActivBoard for over five years and strongly believe that this technology has a positive impact on student learning and achievement. The interactivity ensures high engagement and there are endless opportunities for students to explore their creativity. Many 21st century learners rely on media rich, visual content in lessons, which I think is easily achieved when you are teaching with an ActivBoard.

Simon Briscoe – Sales Consultant – Canterbury/Tasman Region
Simon@activboardnz.com
Qualifications / Experience: B.Ed, Dip Tchg.

I spent nine years in the classroom teaching from Yr 4 to Yr 8 and was lucky enough to have one of the first ActivBoards in New Zealand in my class. I now enjoy working with schools as they investigate interactive whiteboards and what is going to be the best option for them. I've seen the ActivBoard take off in New Zealand classrooms and I love hearing all the positive comments our users make; "the kids love it, they're so engaged, the resources are fantastic, this saves me so much time" and so much more.

Paul Davidson – Sales Consultant – Otago Region
Paul@activboardnz.com
Qualifications / Experience: B.Com, MBA Bachelor of design (Product), Graduate Diploma in Secondary School Teaching with a background in user based product design and secondary school teaching.

I'm now able to combine my passion for technology and education to help Southern Schools reach their potential with Interactive Whiteboards.

Karl Mills – Service and Support Manager
Karl@activboardnz.com
Qualifications / Experience: 2.5 years installing whiteboards for ACTIVboardNZ and currently studying networking at AUT.

I went from using ActivBoards at school to installing them for my job.

Michael Watson – AV Technician
Michael@activboardnz.com
Qualifications / Experience: 8 years electrical experience and 3 months with ACTIVboardNZ.

Love it and would love to help you!

Michael Eke – AV Technician
Mike@activboardnz.com
Qualifications / Experience: Dip. in Electronic Engineering plus many years experience in the technology industry.

I will be happy to help with your technical support enquiry.

Andrew Aherne– AV Technician
Andrew@activboardnz.com
Qualifications / Experience:15 years in varying electrical fields.

Myself and the ActivBoard team both thoroughly enjoy and take pride in providing the next generation(s) with interactive education tools.

Rachel Clapp – Training Manager
Rachel@activboardnz.com
Qualifications / Experience: B.Ed; Dip.Tchg. 11 years Primary teaching, 9 years in NZ, 2 years in UK, taught with an ActivBoard for 4 of those.

ActivBoards are a fantastic teaching tool in the classroom. They increase children's motivation and enthusiasm. ActivBoards give teachers and children access to valuable, interactive resources to enhance their teaching and learning. I loved teaching with an ActivBoard and found that the digital resources available saved me lots of preparation time!

Hilary Miller – Teaching & Learning Advisor – Developer of the NZ resource packs.
Hilary@activboardnz.com
Qualifications / Experience: BSc. Dip.Tchg. Dip.Ed. Secondary Science teacher, then ICT Facilitator before moving to ACTIVboardNZ.

Hilary enjoys exploring the ActivBoard software and sharing her knowledge with other enthusiasts, in person and on the PrometheanPlanet Forum.

Admin Team

Murray Thoms – Director
Murray@activboardnz.com
Qualifications / Experience: NZCE and Director of ACTIVboardNZ since its inception.

I am intensely proud of our team at ACTIVboardNZ where we seek to provide a rewarding environment for our people, all of ÷whom are passionate about education and about our Promethean Collaborative Classroom System. We continuously strive to be the best we can, sharing a vision to enhance the quality of learning for all New Zealand children. Half our team have an educational background so it is no surprise that with this focus on Teaching and Learning, that in just a few short years we have grown to become the Interactive Whiteboard vendor of choice for hundreds of schools right across New Zealand.

Geoff Grant – Operations Manager
Geoff@activboardnz.com
Qualifications / Experience: BEng, MSc.

ACTIVboardNZ has a market leading product which make it an exciting company to work for with huge potential for the future. The team is dedicated to providing a great service to our customers and I feel privileged to be part of it.

Marissa Mandajos – Accounts & Financial Administrator
Marissa@activboardnz.com
Qualifications / Experience: CPA.

It has been a privilege for me to be part of a Company that delivers high-quality and globally-known educational products. It has been over 4 years since I started working with ActivboardNZ and I can still feel the same passion and dedication among the team members, and that is why I primarily love my job.

Christine Wilkinson – Office Manager
Christine@activboardnz.com
Qualifications / Experience:

As Office Manager, communication is hugely important to me. I enjoy working together with a great team of people to make the 'behind the scenes" area of our company work well. I love being part of a company that is dedicated to providing great products and aims to exceed customer expectations with efficiency and friendliness.