Committee Members

Educational leadership connecting students, educators and schools

The Council is supported by experienced New Zealand educators and advisers who help shape youth exchange, educator participation, school connection and cross-cultural learning.

Clare Erasmus

Clare Erasmus

President, Aotearoa New Zealand Education & Exchange Council

Clare provides strategic leadership for the Council and its education-led exchange work. A nationally award-winning educator, published author and experienced international education practitioner, she brings strong expertise in educational leadership, student wellbeing and cross-cultural programme design.

Ansun Zhong

Ansun Zhong

Vice President | Community Leadership & China-New Zealand Exchange

Ansun Zhong is a long-standing leader in China-New Zealand exchange, public welfare and Chinese community coordination in New Zealand's South Island. His work bridges business, culture, education and grassroots diplomacy.

Kerry Trewern

Kerry Trewern

Committee Member | Primary Education & Inquiry Learning

Kerry is a Council member with experience across psychology, occupational therapy and primary teaching, supporting hands-on learning, student confidence and inclusive programme experiences.

Chris Trewern

Chris Trewern

Committee Member | Science Education & Curriculum Leadership

Chris is a Council member and experienced science educator whose work supports STEM thinking, inquiry, curriculum development and student presentation skills.

Brigid Ladley

Brigid Ladley

Committee Member | Primary Education & Creative Learning

Brigid is a Council member and creative primary educator known for positive learning environments, strong student relationships and meaningful learning design.

Ryan Zhong

Ryan Zhong

Committee Secretary-General | International Education & Cross-border Cooperation

Ryan serves as Vice President of the New Zealand Suihua Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of the Oceania China Ethnic Trade Promotion Association, Secretary-General of the New Zealand Charity Federation and General Manager of Heilongjiang Geer Education Management Co., Ltd. His work connects international education, youth cultural exchange, study tours, school partnerships, international examination services and cross-border cooperation.

Education-led governance

Members contribute professional judgement, education experience and programme insight to support safe, purposeful and culturally respectful exchange opportunities for young people, educators and schools.

Future members

Additional Council members, advisers and partner representatives may be added as formal confirmations and publication permissions are completed.

委员会成员

以教育领导力连接学生、教育工作者与学校

理事会由具备课堂教学、课程设计、学生关怀、探究式学习、科学教育和国际教育经验的新西兰教育者与顾问共同支持,为青少年交流、教师参与、学校连接和跨文化学习提供专业判断与教育方向。

Clare Erasmus

Clare Erasmus

新西兰教育交流理事会 President / 理事长

Clare 负责理事会的战略领导与教育导向交流工作。她是新西兰全国获奖教育者、出版作者及资深国际教育实践者,在教育领导、学生身心支持和跨文化项目设计方面具有深厚经验。

Ansun Zhong

Ansun Zhong 仲伟人

副会长 | 中新交流、公益事业与侨社合作

仲伟人先生常年致力于中新交流与公益事业,是新西兰南岛华人社区的重要侨领和组织者,统筹青年营地、文化推广与跨区域侨团合作项目。

Kerry Trewern

Kerry Trewern

委员会成员 | 小学教育与探究式学习

Kerry 是委员会成员,具备心理学、职业治疗和小学教学背景,关注动手实践、学生自信建立及包容性学习体验。

Chris Trewern

Chris Trewern

委员会成员 | 科学教育与课程领导

Chris 是委员会成员及资深科学教育者,支持学生发展 STEM 思维、探究能力、课程理解和展示表达能力。

Brigid Ladley

Brigid Ladley

委员会成员 | 小学教育与创意学习

Brigid 是委员会成员及富有创造力的小学教育者,擅长营造积极学习环境、建立学生关系并设计有意义的学习体验。

Ryan Zhong

Ryan Zhong 仲伟天

委员会秘书长 | 国际教育与跨境合作

Ryan 现任新西兰绥化商会副会长、大洋洲中国民族贸易促进会副会长、新西兰慈善总会秘书长、黑龙江格尔教育管理有限公司总经理,工作重点涵盖国际教育、青少年文化交流、研学旅行、学校合作、国际考试服务与跨境协作。

教育导向的理事会支持

成员以专业判断、教育经验和项目洞察支持安全、清晰、尊重文化差异的交流项目,使青少年、教育工作者和学校都能在项目中建立真实连接。

后续成员展示

其他委员会成员、顾问及合作方代表将在正式确认身份、资料来源和发布授权后陆续补充。