About Us

For more than two decades, The Education Group has been one of New Zealand’s most trusted partners in school improvement, leadership development, and professional learning. Our experience runs deep — and that is our strength.

We bring long-standing educational insight, blended with modern practice, research-informed thinking, and an energetic commitment to helping schools thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Our facilitators, evaluators, and leadership coaches work hands-on in schools every day, supporting teachers, leaders, and boards with practical, future-focused guidance that is grounded in what truly works.

“The Education Group are highly experienced facilitators and AMAZING at what they do.”

Maree Todd

Principal, Churchill Park Primary

Across Professional Learning & Development, Review and Evaluation, Professional Growth Cycles, coaching, appointments, cultural capability, curriculum development, and strategic school planning, we combine wisdom with innovation. We know what great schooling looks like — and we know how to help you build it.

Our approach is collaborative, tailored, and culturally responsive, giving each school or kura the confidence, clarity, and capability to grow. With The Education Group, you get the best of both worlds: the credibility of highly experienced educators and the forward momentum of a team committed to modern, meaningful improvement.

Our

Directors

Nicky Knight

Director

Doctor of Education; M Ed Admin (Hons); BA; Dip Tchg; Cert. Training and HR Development; Accredited Coach (GCI and EMCC Senior Practitioner)

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Sarah Hynds

Director

BA, Grad Dip Tchg, GCI Accredited Coach, EMMC Practitioner

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Julie Schumacher

Director

B Ed Tchg; Te Ara Reo Maori level 1 and 2 Cert; ISLC (International School Leadership Cert); Leadership in Catholic Schools Cert; Higher Dip Tchg; Dip Tchg;

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