Principal
Claire Amos
Principal
I am the Principal at Albany Senior High School in Auckland, New Zealand. I was also one of the three foundation Deputy Principals at Hobsonville Point Secondary School. I have worked for a variety of schools and educational organisations in my twenty-five-year teaching career. This has included working at a number of new and established secondary schools, as well as working on various national education projects. I was a founding member of the Education Council of Aotearoa and was a board member of NetSafeNZ. I am also a board member at Katoa Connect, a member of the AI Forum, Global Women NZ, and co-founder of DisruptEDNZ.
Senior Leadership
Cristina Casey
Deputy Principal
I have had the privilege of being a foundation staff member at ASHS and saw a vision of ‘it’s not if you are bright, is how you are bright’ become reality. I know that the educational landscape is changing rapidly, and therefore, as an educational leader, I need to embrace change and continue to grow by remaining curious, inquisitive and open to new learning. I believe that building relational trust, alongside internal commitment to change and valuing diversity of perspectives, are the catalysts for change in our schools. I believe that a key ingredient to continuing to serve our young people is to allow and explore their voice.
I am a language teacher and a linguist, and I love travelling within NZ and overseas. The beach is my happy place!
Jessica Stokes
Maternity Leave 2023-2025 (Deputy Principal)
I love my job. Working in a school which is driven by inclusive values, where young people’s voices are genuinely heard and acted upon is pretty exciting!
I have a broad range of teaching experience - working in a range of educational contexts both in New Zealand and the UK.
Over the last 13 years I have led two different English Departments and was a foundation Across School Leader for Whānau ki te Ako (Albany Community of Learning). My leadership is guided by research and I enjoy the challenge of supporting greater student outcomes by designing and leading localised innovation within our school’s context.
I love to read, cook, eat and swim in the sea.
Klaris Philipson
Deputy Principal
I was born and raised in Sydney, Australia and moved to Auckland in 2010 with my family. I have taught in a variety of educational environments and have a passion for technology integration and the benefits it can have on student engagement and achievement. I find working with the ASHS young people and staff an exciting and forward-thinking challenge. I love to dance for fun, play netball socially and enjoy trivia although not the MVP of any team.
Hamish Chalmers
Deputy Principal
Three years after leading the founding English department I moved into a deputy principal role at Albany Senior High School. This has further afforded me the privilege of working together with teachers and other educational leaders on the critical responsibility of improving learning outcomes for all students. I find the challenge and complexities of education both fascinating and engaging. Over the last ten years as a deputy principal, I have enjoyed bringing my experience in teaching and educational leadership research to bear on difficult educational problems and empowering both students and teachers to contribute positively to our society within a rapidly changing world.
Philippa Wintle
Acting Deputy Principal (2023-2025)
I began teaching in 2007 and have taught in several schools on the North Shore, across the bridge and broader afield in London. I have also worked in tertiary teacher education and am passionate about teacher development alongside teaching. I am fortunate to lead a team of outstanding educators in the English department who are committed to understanding and responding to the needs of our learners. I live in west Auckland with my husband, son, dog and cat.
