Ann Milne Education is expanding!
Ann Milne & Associates (AMA) brings together a small group of experienced educators working alongside Ann to support schools ready for deep and sustained change.
We support schools to build antiracist, critically conscious, culturally sustaining teaching and learning.
In te reo Māori, the ‘ama’ is the outrigger that supports and balances a canoe. Ann Milne & Associates is grounded in that idea — offering support and balance to principals, leadership teams, teachers, students, and whānau.
Meet the AMA Team
Dr Ann Milne MNZM PhD
FOUNDER
Author of The Antiracist Education Series and long-time educator and principal, Ann’s work challenges the persistence of whiteness in education. She supports schools and leaders in developing critical, culturally sustaining practice and in redefining student success. Her work brings together research, lived experience, and practical strategies to support meaningful, system-level change.
George Ihimaera (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa)
ASSOCIATE
George is an experienced educator and former principal with over 30 years of experience in educational leadership. He works alongside principals and leadership teams to strengthen culturally sustaining practice and support Māori success as Māori. George brings a strong relational approach, working with schools and communities to build shared understanding and drive collective change.
Phil Gordon
(Ngāti Maru)
ASSOCIATE
Phil is an experienced education leader with over 30 years in the sector, including 23 years as a principal. He has led schools across Aotearoa and held roles as a Kāhui Ako lead, principal mentor, and facilitator of national and international initiatives. Phil is committed to strengthening outcomes for Māori and building authentic, empowering relationships between Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti.
Phil will be joining the team at a later date.
Dr Keri Milne-Ihimaera (Kaāi Tahu)
ASSOCIATE
Keri brings nearly two decades of experience in senior leadership roles across education, tertiary, and national organisations. Having grown up alongside Ann Milne’s work, she has led culturally sustaining, critical approaches in her own settings and now supports boards and leadership teams with strategy, leadership, and mātauranga Māori. Keri brings a strong systems lens and a focus on long-term, meaningful change.
Keri’s role is currently by arrangement.
What We Offer
Our professional learning and development is tailored to your context and designed to support meaningful, long-term change.
Experienced Leadership
Working alongside principals, leadership teams, and teachers to lead and sustain change.
Deep Change
Moving beyond surface approaches to equity toward deep, systemic transformation.
Sustained Partnerships
Long-term partnerships that support real, sustained change in schools and organisations.
Work With Us
If your school or organisation is ready to engage in meaningful change, we would welcome the opportunity to work alongside you.
Whether through keynote presentations, professional learning programmes, or longer-term partnerships, our focus is on supporting schools committed to deep, sustained transformation.
