researchED New Zealand

May 2027

Hosted by Long Bay College

In partnership with the New Zealand Initiative

Speaker Profile

Associate Professor Haili Hughes

Associate Professor Haili Hughes is Associate Dean of Professional Experience and Partnerships at La Trobe University. A former teacher with more than 20 years’ experience, she is an internationally recognised expert in teacher development, mentoring, instructional coaching and educational change.

Haili has authored ten books and a national report on teacher retention, translating research into practical approaches that strengthen teaching and learning. Her work focuses on developing teacher expertise, improving professional learning and building effective partnerships between universities, schools and education systems.

Drawing on experience across England and Australia, she is committed to creating the conditions in which teachers—and their students—can thrive.

Associate Professor Haili Hughes

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