Rate My Professor Hamish McDonald

Hamish McDonald serves as Academic Manager and Senior Professional Practice Fellow at the University of Otago College of Education. He holds a Master of Education (MEd), Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (PgDipArts), Bachelor of Education (BEd), and Diploma of Teaching (DipTch), all obtained from the University of Otago. McDonald began his career at the Dunedin College of Education, graduating with his teaching diploma in 1995. Throughout his over 25 years in the New Zealand education system, he worked as a kaiako (teacher) across various schools in Ōtepoti (Dunedin), progressed to Deputy Principal, and served as Principal for 12 years, including at Anderson's Bay School. During this time, he also took leave to lecture at the University of Otago College of Education. In 2022, he joined the College full-time as Director of Education Support Services, before moving into his current roles in 2024. His extensive practical experience informs his contributions to teacher education and professional development programs.