Board of Trustees
The One Tree Hill College Board of Trustees is responsible for governing the college. Day–to–day leadership decisions, however, are made by the Principal and the Senior Leadership Team.
The present board is:
Hannah Edwards - BA, DipILS
Hannah has called the Mt Wellington/Ōtāhuhu area home for the past 16 years. She spent almost 12 years as a librarian at Ōtāhuhu Library before stepping into her role as Centre Manager at the Māngere East Community Centre.
From 2016 to 2025, Hannah served as a parent representative on the Sylvia Park School Board of Trustees. She has one son currently in Year 9 at One Tree Hill College, a school with deep family ties—her late partner, her partner’s mother, and many uncles, aunts, and cousins attended One Tree Hill College.
Hannah feels privileged to work in the heart of the community, helping people connect, share, and grow. A passionate volunteer, she delivers free meals with Kai from Sai to boarding houses around Ōtāhuhu and previously launched a soup kitchen and preserving workshop at Ōtāhuhu Library using rescued produce from Fair Food. She is excited to continue building strong relationships in Māngere East while creating welcoming spaces for everyone.
Max Guptill - Board Chair - DipMin BSW PGDipProfSupv
Max has been involved in school governance on the Bailey Road School Board and he has also been on the College board since 2015. Max is a carpenter by trade, social worker by profession and a pastor by choice. He has been coaching sport at One Tree Hill College since 1998. Max believes education is important and has a passion for young people achieving to their greatest potential and making good life choices. Max had a daughter at One Tree Hill College who now attends Massey University and is completing her Masters degree.
David is passionate about his local community. David's three children have all attended One Tree Hill College. His aim is for all to have a sense of whanaungātanga and connection with their community, curiosity about the world around them with a desire to continue learning, and the confidence and hauora to be the best they can be. David is an analytical leader in the BNZ Digital, Data & Analytics Department who enjoys innovative and ethical problem solving using robust statistical modelling and strategic thinking.
Ann is a graduate of the University of Ulster specialising in English and Religious Education. She has been teaching for over 30 years in a number of countries around Europe prior to immigrating to NZ in 2006. She has coached and managed a number of sports teams and is currently co-manager of the 1st XV. Having been both a Whānau Leader and Curriculum Leader she has a good understanding of how the school works and is passionate about student achievement.
Nick was appointed Principal in March 2010. He was Deputy Principal from 2004—2010 and before that HOD Social Sciences at the College. In 2020, Nick was awarded a National Excellence in Teaching Award (NEiTA) for Leadership. He is a current Board member of College Sport Auckland.
John Granadino - Student Trustee
Esther Hutchinson - Student Trustee Support
Please click on the links below to read the One Tree Hill College Strategic Plan and Annual Targets:
One Tree Hill College Strategic Plan
One Tree Hill College Annual Targets
The One Tree Hill College Board of Trustees Policies can be located by clicking on the School Docs link below. This will redirect you to the School Docs hosting website. Once there, you will be prompted for a user name and password. Please use the user name and password indicated below. The Board welcomes feedback on any policy – please feel free to do so via the link on the School Docs website.
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Board of Trustees Election