Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand

School Leader Cambridge & IB Pathways

Curriculum Innovation| Pastoral Systems| Academic Excellence| Governance

I work at the intersection of learning, leadership and community — as a school leader, husband, father and person of Christian faith. I build rigorous, nurturing, future-ready schools where every student can flourish.

David Russell
Writing

Recent Kōrero

Short reflections on leadership, learning, student experience and the work of building schools where young people are known and challenged.

Coming soon

Sustainable curriculum innovation

How schools can design future-focused pathways that remain rigorous, coherent and sustainable for teachers.

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