hettanz executive
Adrienne Reeves
HETTANZ President
I am Adrienne Reeves, teacher and Deputy Principal at Westland High School in Hokitika on the West Coast of the South Island. I am a long time learner and happy to have chosen a vocation in secondary level education. The skills taught and the knowledge bases built in our classrooms are second to none. The students who walk the corridors to our classrooms are privileged young people – even if they don’t know it yet.HETTANZ has always had an ‘eye’ on the future and I am grateful to be a part of that ‘eye’, in 2022.
Sharyn Macpherson
HETTANZ Past President
E: ImmediatePastPresident@HETTANZ.org.nz
I teach at St Peter’s in Cambridge. I have many years of experience in teaching at a range of levels and using standards from a wide range of areas, including Home and Life Sciences, Technology, DVC and Hospitality. I really enjoy class room teaching and learning new skills to improve our students learning experiences. I have been a HETTANZ member since 1987, and have played an active role holding several positions in the Auckland branch and previously in the Bay of Plenty. In my spare time I enjoy quilting and scrap-booking and spending time with my family.
Sarah Wirth
HETTANZ Past President
As the Head of Technology at Samuel Marsden Collegiate School in Karori, Wellington, I bring a diverse background spanning fashion, textiles design, art, and technology. My journey with HETTANZ began in 2007, and I have been dedicated to fostering innovative technology programs that emphasise creativity and community engagement. Serving on the executive since 2010, including a term as HETTANZ President from 2015-2019, I have consistently advocated for sustainable practices and collaborative learning.
In 2021, I completed a Master of Education at Victoria University, further enhancing my expertise in integrating Mātauranga Māori and Pacifica concepts into textiles and fashion education. Recognised with the HETTANZ teaching Scholarships in both 2015 and 2021, and honoured as a Life Member since 2022, I continue to collaborate with Home Economics professionals across all disciplines. Recently appointed Vice President for IFHE (Pacific) and serving as the Successful Bid Submission Chair for IFHE World Congress 2028 in Wellington, I am committed to advancing global dialogue and practice in Home Economics and Technology Education.