Ann Milne MNZM PhD
“After a lifetime in education, I firmly believe the greatest barrier to each of us making change in our schools is our own thinking—which we do have the power to change.”
— Dr Ann Milne
About Dr. Ann Milne
Ann is a highly experienced educator, mentor, writer, and researcher who promotes developing a learning approach centred on students’ cultural identities and their critical understanding and analysis of society.
Ann’s education consultancy work has a specific focus on this critically conscious, culturally sustaining practice and leadership.
What I Do
I empower educators and organisations to confront and dismantle systemic racism by providing practical tools and strategies to create critically conscious, culturally sustaining, antiracist classrooms.
Online Courses
Where teachers and school leaders can learn practical ways to challenge racism and create inclusive, culturally sustaining classrooms. These courses are packed with easy-to-follow steps and real strategies to help you make a difference for every student.
Events, Workshops & Speaking
I guarantee to challenge your thinking about the monocultural nature of our education systems and schooling, and the barriers it creates for students who are not from this group in our education process.
Professional Development
How is your anti-racism programme? How is your critical consciousness?
How are your wider and culturally sustaining, understanding of success and achievement?
Buy My Books
These works offer practical, actionable steps to address bias, center cultural identities, and foster equity in schools. Equip yourself with the tools and strategies to make lasting change.
Ann Webb Photography
Absolutely NOTHING to do with schools or education but definitely another passion! Check out my photography and explore Aotearoa New Zealand’s incredible landscapes, seascapes, and even the Aurora Australis.
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“No one has been more influential in my understanding about what is possible and what we should be doing in schools serving our nation’s most vulnerable youth.”
Jeff Duncan-Andrade, PhD, Professor, Latinx Studies and Race & Resistance Studies,
San Francisco State University
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“Working with Dr Ann Milne has been energising for my wairua (spirit). Her support and expertise has filled me with confidence and has no doubt transformed my leadership abilities.”
Nichola McCall, Ngāti Whatua ki Kaipara,
Co-Associate Principal Manurewa High School