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BA (English & Education), Grad Dip Tchg (Sec), PG Dip Ed (Counselling), MEd 

Since 2023, Elizabeth (Liz) Koni has been Head of St Margaret’s College.  Elizabeth began her tertiary studies at the University of Otago, before embarking on a career in education, firstly as a teacher of English at Kavanagh College, followed by leadership positions as Assistant and Deputy Principal at Queen’s High School, here in Dunedin.  Prior to her new role as Head of College, Elizabeth was Principal of Waitaki Girls’ High School in Oamaru.  

Elizabeth has a passion for both learning and pastoral care, which has seen her study and work extensively with youth in the areas of resilience and positive wellbeing for the past fifteen years. She is an avid reader and enjoys being active in the outdoors whenever she can find the time. 

Elizabeth is married to Dan, who is a secondary teacher in Dunedin, and they have six children, ranging from 7 – 15 years of age.  When not at school, they can usually be found on a sports field or golf course around the city. As a family they feel privileged to call St Margaret’s College home.  

Prior to her start in the role of Deputy Head of College - Wellbeing in 2024, for the prior twenty years, Jacqui was Head of the Health and Physical Education Department at Queen’s High School in Dunedin.  During her tenure at Queen’s, she also held a number of other leadership positions, including year-level Dean, Principal's Nominee and Acting Assistant Principal.

Prior to Queen’s High School, Jacqui taught at Dunstan High School in Alexandra, and Wairoa College in Hawkes Bay. She also taughtfor four years overeas at Thomas’s London Day Schools (more famously known nowadays as the school Prince George attended), enjoying the opportunity this gave her to travel, one of Jacqui’s favourite pastimes.

Jacqui lives in St Clair with her partner Mark and they have two children. Their son, Jay, is studying surveying at the University of Otago (through presently he has taken up the opportunity to work for a year playing rugby in the United Kingdom), and their daughter, Thea, will begin her teritary studies this year, also at Otago.

As a University of Otago alumnus, graduating in physical education, Jacqui enjoys many outdoor pursuits such as camping, skiiing and keeping active walking their dog Django daily, who will no doubt be welcomed by Members of St Margaret’s when he visits the College on occassion.

Anthony Sewell is part of the leadership team at St Margaret's College as Deputy Head of College – Academic. Anthony has a background in secondary education, having held the positions of Head of Science and Senior Dean at Tokomairiro High School. During his teaching career, Anthony has also taught at Otago Boys’ High School and Matamata College.

Anthony completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Otago, where he graduated with a BSc majoring in zoology. He also undertook a minor in geography and a Diploma for Graduates in ecology before completing his Postgraduate Diploma in secondary education at the University of Canterbury.

Anthony lives on-site at St Margaret’s College, along with his wife Katrina, their two children Margo and Luke, and their two cats, Pebbles and Spook. Originally hailing from Oamaru, Anthony and his family enjoy the proximity which allows them to often visit family there.

Along with family time, Anthony enjoys exercising, playing golf over the summer and basketball through the winter. He is a passionate sports fan and – amongst other activities  – enjoys reading, watching TV shows, movies and listening to music.

BCom (Otago), UEWA

Adam Clarke has been IT Manager since January 2011, having previously worked for Sky Television and Craig's Investment Partners in Dunedin.

When not working you may see him out training running around the hills of Dunedin, or indulging in a good book.