ACEnet project team

The ACEnet project is one activity funded through the ACE professional development programme, led by ACE Aotearoa.

The ACEnet team

Analiese Robertson

Kia orana koutou. Toku ingoa, ko Analiese Robertson. No Rarotonga au. No Avarua, me Arorongi mai au. Introducing myself in my new role as the duly appointed Professional Development and Networks Manager for ACE Aotearoa and newest member of the ACEnet team.

I came straight out of school, landing a job working in the adult literacy specialist area, where I managed a local provider for 11 years in the wider Auckland area, working mainly with Māori and Pacific communities. My passion for ACE: I was an Executive member on the board of ACE Aotearoa as co-Chair, a member of the Adult Learners’ Week/He Tangata Matauranga National Committee in the earlier days, have represented ACE nationally and internationally, and have been an active member of the local ACE networks. Up until recently I was a full time national trainer with Literacy Aotearoa where I contributed to striving for excellence in the design, development and delivery of the national literacy qualifications nationwide. I am honoured to be able to serve the sector in my new role and look forward to meeting and working with you all. Kia manuia.

Jan Collier - Facilitator

Jan comes from a background of secondary teaching. She has been teaching computing at Mercury Bay Area Schools up until last year. She is currently employed by CoroNet, an ICT cluster of eight Secondary and Area School on the Coromandel and Hauraki districts as ePrincipal/eDean, Facilitator and Special Classroom Teacher. Jan's has been involved in ACE throughout her teaching career as a tutor and coordinator in a number of schools’ adult education programmes. Since coming to the Coromandel she has been teaching for Wintec on the Artechmobile that visits communities.

Jennifer Kipfer - Resource person

Jennifer Kipfer has a B.Ed in teaching and was ACE Co-ordinator and English Language School Manager at Orewa College, north of Auckland. Her diverse background includes voluntary work in various community groups, being elected to a City Council, chairing committees and participating in a range of activities. She has chaired a secondary school ACE advisory group, led research projects on barriers to employment for long-term beneficiaries and on community funding options and convenes the Rodney ACE Network. Jennifer is a widow with five sons and three grandchildren. She believes in community development and responsible citizenship - in accessible lifelong learning for all.

Justin Sampson - Technology steward

Justin Sampson is currently employed at Ako Aotearoa, the National Centre for Tertiary Teaching Excellence, where his primary responsibility is managing their website. He will be helping ACEnet by providing advice on how to use technologies, including the Ako Aotearoa website, to the best advantage. His background is as a librarian and information manager.