Ian Kennedy — Director

Ian joined the National Science-Technology Roadshow Trust (the trust) in 1992, after 12 years of secondary science teaching in Christchurch and Lower Hutt. He held positions of school science teacher, Head of Department and Science Advisor.

Ian has a total of 39 years of direct experience in the science and technology and promotion areas. In his early days with the Trust, Ian Managed the Telecom sponsored Technology-Science Roadshow. Ian has been instrumental in growing the activities of the Trust to the present day.

Under his stewardship the following major programmes of the Trust have been developed:

• The Science-Technology Roadshow.
• The Telecom IT Roadshow.
• The Innovation Story.
• Joule — the Science and Technology Promotion Hub.
• The Sir Paul Callaghan Science Academy.

Ian has been Vice-President of the Australasian Science and Technology Exhibition Network as well as Treasurer of Association of Science and Technology Centres (NZ). He has received a Royal Society of New Zealand medal in recognition of his services to science and technology promotion and education and was also CEO of Joule — New Zealand's Science and Technology Promotion Hub. He has also served on UNESCO (NZ) Science Sub-commission.

Tertiary Qualifications:

While Ian’s role as Director is largely administrative, he can still be found behind the wheel of a class 5 vehicle, or presenting science education programmes to students and teachers.

Dave McLeod — Operations Manager

Having come from a practical grounding, Dave commenced his working life as a Horticultural Cadet in the Kiwifruit industry. Having completed two additional qualifications in Horticulture at Massey University, he accepted a role with the Massey University Fruit Crops Unit, prior to moving to HortResearch (Plant & Food) as a Science Technician in the Environment Group.

Dave joined the Roadshow Trust in June 1999, employed as Assistant Manager for the Telecom IT Roadshow, and soon after appointed Manager. His duties with the Telecom IT Roadshow included:

• Programme presenter for student and teacher PLD — Enterprise education, Robotics, Web Development and Movie Making.
• Programme design and development.
• Mobile classroom operator and class 5 driver.
• Technical and mechanical support.

Dave transitioned into his current role of Operations Manager for the Roadshow Trust in 2002.
His current role includes the following functions:

• Operational and Digital oversight.
• Digital development and technology integration for learning programmes.
• Driver and class 5 mobile classroom trainer.
• Programme presenter.

Tertiary Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Horticulture.
• Diploma of Horticulture — Fruit Production.
• Horticultural Cadetship — Kiwifruit Production

Dave has maintained the capability to perform all delivery roles within the Roadshow Trust and can be found on road from time to time. Dave also serves his local community, as a Volunteer Firefighter for Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Maureen Jones — Administration Manager

Maureen joined the Roadshow in 1997. Maureen is the primary point of contact for our external customers that are largely schools, corporate clients and government agencies. Leveraging a range of technologies and systems,
Maureen's role encompasses the following broad areas:

• Communications and reporting.
• Tour scheduling and securing venues.
• Staff travel.
• Financial.

Caroline Kennedy — Multimedia Designer

Caroline joined the Roadshow in March 2003. Caroline is an avid photographer and you can view some of her work here www.instagram.com/latentimagenz. Caroline has exhibited work in several group exhibitions and competitions, and has won a handful of awards for her efforts.

Caroline’s responsibilities include:

• Print — context boards, labels, vehicle graphics.
• Websites — html, php, css and FileMaker.
• Customer enquiries.

Tertiary qualifications:

• Diploma in Multimedia.
• Diploma in Computer Graphic Design.
• Diploma in Fine Art.

Esther Cullen — Science Roadshow Manager

Esther joined the Roadshow at the beginning of 2022. She has a Diploma in Adventure Tourism Management and is a keen traveller. Esther took over management of the Science Roadshow in August 2022 and is thrilled to be travelling the country with the Science Roadshow, providing children with a positive, interactive experience. Her interests include culture, nature, music and dancing. Esther is also an keen runner having recently run a half-marathon.

Ricardo Garelja —Science Roadshow Presenter

Ricardo joined the Roadshow in July 2022. He studied at the University of Otago and has a Bachelor of Arts degree. Ricardo has a joy for learning and teaching and looks forward to visiting new places with all the characters one meets on the road.

Pearl Cullen —Science Roadshow Presenter

Pearl is the newest member of our Science Roadshow team, joining us March 2023. As a trained barista she’s very familiar with the fast pace of hospitality and having to multi-task — skills she puts to use daily with the Science Roadshow. Pearl is a natural actor and performer and enjoys connecting with audiences to create memorable and impactful experiences for students. She also has a keen interest in Te Ao Māori.

Peter Smith — Education Manager (Part-time)

Peter is an independent consultant and MOE Science Facilitator who runs his own publishing resource and consulting business, specialising in science education. Until recently he was Full-time Education Manager of the Roadshow Trust and prior to that:

• Liaison Manager at Lincoln University.
• Science Education lecturer at Christchurch Polytechnic.
• Education Manager at Science Alive!
• Teaching Fellow at Lincoln University.
• High school senior biology teacher.

Peter is the lead developer and presenter for the Sir Paul Callaghan Science Academy. He has a long term relationship with the Roadshow Trust, prior to full-time employment and we expect this relationship to continue. His main area of interest is interactive hands-on science and how this enhances learning experiences.

Tertiary Qualifications:

• Diploma of Teaching — Distinction.
• Senior Scholar and Honours degree in Zoology.

Madeleine Collins – Presenter, Sir Paul Callaghan Science Academy (Part-Time)

Madeleine has been teaching for over 16 years. She has taught science at all year levels from year 0 to year 13, teaching in England, Switzerland as well as New Zealand. Her most recent full-time role was lead teacher of Science at Laingholm Primary School, where she implemented a broad science programme.

Madeline is currently an independent contractor in science professional development. She is deeply passionate about science and truly believes New Zealand is on to a winning formula with the Nature of Science in our curriculum.