Our People

Lance is a Private Banking Manager at ASB Bank, and is proud to have the support of ASB behind him. Lance formed Life Education Trust in Auckland Central 8 years ago, and with the help of his fellow Trustees, has seen the Trust grow into a respected community asset with strong support from personal, business, corporate, and community groups. A past president of a number of Lions' Clubs, he was heavily involved in a variety of youth projects, and saw the exceptional value that Life Education adds to the young people of the community. A Justice of the Peace and Civil Marriage Celebrant, Lance is committed to the growth of Life Education in Auckland Central and to achieve the mission of " Leaving No Child Behind". His wife, Kim, provides huge support to his work in the community.

Adrienne is a foundation Trustee of the Trust. She is also a past president of Remuera Lions Club (the first female to hold the office of President since the Club's Charter in 1963!). Since moving to Waiheke Island Adrienne has still been able to be a very active Trustee, and plays a major role in all aspects of the Trust including our big fundraising project, "Harold's Big Day Out at Ellerslie Racecourse and, of course, our five-week stint teaching on Waiheke Island. Her husband Kevin is a huge supporter and is very active with the Trust while we are working on Waiheke Island.

Kate has been teaching in a low decile school since 2008 with year one and two children. She has a passion for learning and making a difference in children's lives. Kate has seen the benefits of the Life Education programme through the children in her own class, helping them to become more confident happy children who are aware of how to look after their bodies. Kate has volunteered at the previous three Harold days as well as the charity ball, and is looking forward to continued involvement in fundraising events for Life Education Trust.

2009 was a year of major personal growth for me in so many ways. Being used to the collegiality of working on a school staff, going solo was a huge challenge. I have met so many amazing teachers, principals, DPs, APs, support staff, administration staff and grounds staff. The mobile capsule has become a very good friend, we understand each other and needless to say Harold and I are inseperable. Life Education makes a huge impression on children and our messages are taken away and applied in later life.

Mark is a company director and has been involved with the Trust for five years. A strong family person, he recognises the value Life Education provides to the young people of today as they grow and mature into young adults. Mark continues in the role of Secretary, and remains committed to the development of the Trust and its growth into intermediate schools of Auckland Central. Mark contributes to the Trust by his knowledge and experience of more than 36 years within the NZ business community.

Geoff is Principal of Saint Kentigern School, where Life Education programmes have been an integral part of the curriculum for a number of years. Geoff is also a Foundation Trustee, and his school acts as the "mentor" school for our Trust. He has been a School Principal for 26 years in three independent schools, and has a passion for promoting safe and friendly environments for children's learning. Saint Kentigern School encourages its students to serve the community through a wide range of charities including World Vision and Presbyterian Support Services. He offers the Trust an educational perspective and is keen to support the extraordinary work of its Educators Lynn Klapporth and Cindy Bain.

Colin has a keen interest in all sports and is still active in Australian Rules to a senior level. He enjoys taking "Harold" & our brand into schools and events, and has earned a real following from the young people of Auckland Central. Colin has been assisting the Trust since its inception, and takes pride in the growth achieved over the past 8 years. Hi son Jordon, born in 2008, is also getting to know Harold very quickly

With a marketing, communications and sponsorship background, Ryan got involved with Life Education in the late 1990s, and, in fact, helped formulate our sponsorship guidelines during our establishment in Auckland Central 8 years ago. With a passion for sponsorship he was keen to take this unique opportunity to work with a Not for Profit Trust dedicated to helping Kiwi kids reach their full potential. Ryan says the influence the Life Education programmes have on children is invaluable, and looks forward to making a positive contribution to our work in Auckland Central.

Sarah has completed a B.Com in Accounting & a B.Sc in Psychology from Auckland University and now works for WHK in Auckalnd. Sarah has worked in the community since high school and has completed her Duke of Edinburgh medal requirements. Sarah is particularly interested and concerned, through her studies, with the effects that drugs have on the brain development of our young people.

An experienced marketer and self-confessed gadget queen, in her business life Debra is passionate about developing technology that embraces marketing marketing practices to make a difference to businesses. In her personal life she is determined to help people change their lives for the better. "When I was introduced to Life Education Trust in 2008, I jumped at the chance to be involved with helping young Kiwis become the best they can be. Life Education Trust has shown that it really can make a difference and I'm truly excited and proud to be part of such an awesome programme."

Deborah is a Personal Account Manager with ASB, and also a mother of three teenage boys. All the boys have gone through the Life Education programme since their first days at school, and Deborah has seen the positive influence "Harold" & the messages have had on their attitudes and behaviors. In fact, all the boys (or young men as they are now) have "given back" to " Harold" by volunteering at a variety of events for Life Education. Deborah is keen to assist the work of the Trust as it continues to grow, and looks forward to her involvement as a Trustee.