About Angela Bell
Angela has had a diverse career spanning independent and state schools, working in both single and coeducational settings at primary and secondary levels. Her journey began with rich teaching experiences and deepened with a Masters in Education specialising in Special Education & Educational Leadership, completed in 2011.
Passionate about education, Angela believes in the transformative power of effective teaching, aiming to make every child feel valued. Her approach emphasises personalising learning by listening to students' stories and adapting to meet their needs for both academic and holistic success. Her leadership roles over the past 16 years have focused on implementing research-driven strategies to ensure success for all students.
Passionate about education, Angela believes in the transformative power of effective teaching, aiming to make every child feel valued. Her approach emphasises personalising learning by listening to students' stories and adapting to meet their needs for both academic and holistic success. Her leadership roles over the past 16 years have focused on implementing research-driven strategies to ensure success for all students.
"My career in education has been a journey of growth and impact, enriched by my supportive husband and our family. As I look to the future, I'm excited to continue making a difference, inspired by my children, Casey and Nathan, and our grandchildren."
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Experience
Deputy Principal | Warkworth School
Angela Bell serves as Deputy Principal at Warkworth School, where she focuses on leadership in educational innovation and inclusivity. She has played a key role in enhancing the school's engagement with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and fostering strong relationships with local iwi. Her work supports the advancement of Māori and Pasifika students, integrating culturally responsive practices and addressing specific learning needs.
Deputy Principal/SENCO
Howick Intermediate School
At Howick Intermediate School, Angela held the dual roles of Deputy Principal and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). She led initiatives to support diverse learners, including English language learners and students with specific learning differences. Angela also spearheaded technology integration, focusing on computational thinking and digital literacy, while promoting effective mathematics teaching through inquiry-based approaches.
Director of Personalised Learning
St Cuthbert's College
As Director of Personalised Learning at St Cuthbert's College, Angela led a team dedicated to supporting diverse learners, including gifted students and those with specific learning differences. She was instrumental in developing data-driven strategies for tracking student progress and implementing targeted interventions. Angela's role emphasised holistic education, ensuring all students could achieve personal excellence in a supportive environment.
Lead Teacher: Learning Enhancement and Advancement programmes Somerville Intermediate School
Angela Bell was the Lead Teacher for Learning Enhancement and Advancement Programmes at Somerville Intermediate School, where she coordinated programs for diverse learners, including those significantly below or above expected academic levels. Her leadership in developing and implementing specialised curricula and providing professional development for staff contributed to a nurturing environment for students, enhancing their educational journeys.
Professional development & Career Highlights
- 2023 - QASSPleadership conference - “The joyful Sandbox”
- 2021 - HePapaTikanga(Kaupae3)|TeWānangaoAotearoa
- 2018 - Coach|NewZealandFutureProblemSolving Team | Wisconsin
- 2017 - Coach|NewZealandFutureProblemSolving Team | Wisconsin
- 2017 - Certificate of Proficiency | Introduction to Conversational Māori | AUT
- 2016 - StCuthbert’s Staff Scholarship Award | Europe
- 2014 - StCuthbert’s Staff Scholarship Award | China
- 2010 - International Baccalaureate Training | Theory of Knowledge & Extended Essay | Florida
- 2010 - StCuthbert’s College | Founder | Personalised Learning Centre
- 2007 - Ministry of Education Study Award for Special Education (Post Graduate Diploma)
- 2004 - Somerville Intermediate Staff Scholarship | Gifted Education Conference | Colorado
- 2003 - Somerville Intermediate School |Founder | LEAP Centr
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