Meet The Team

Frances Hill

Frances Hill is the creator of Alpha Primary, Tutors Online High School Programme and the Environmental Guardians preschool programme. Following her role as school principal Frances researched the educational provision for students who don’t benefit from main school provision and authored a series of books for teachers on teaching gifted students. She also presents nationally and internationally on meeting the needs of 2E students. She is recognised in the SENG role of Honour in acknowledgement of her service to gifted students. Frances is the director of educational content and lead teacher.

Frances enjoys exploring NZ in walking and camping trips during school holidays and spending time with family.

Tony Hill

Tony is the co-director of the Tutors Online High School programme. He is an experienced Mathematics teacher who has taught in the UK as well as New Zealand. Tony also enjoys teaching science, especially Chemistry and Geology. Tony is experienced in teaching students who have a specific learning difficulty and gifted students. Tony is dedicated to connecting students with their passion, and providing support for students to reach their full potential.

Tony’s personal interests include photography and reading.

Laurence Hill

Since graduating from the University of Canterbury, he has been responsible for updating educational material which is loaded into the Alpha Central Hall facility. He is an Alpha Board of Trustees member, and supports students through relief tutoring

Laurence is a soccer enthusiast, and enjoys playing and organising soccer tournaments.

Katherine Hill

Also a graduate from the University of Canterbury, Katherine supports the Team through liaising with the Alpha Technical Support Team to ensure the smooth running of the Digital Facility. Katherine is a keen photographer and supports the educational programme development with photographs and graphic design.

In her spare time, Katherine enjoys travelling, tramping and photography.

Phoenix Rose Best

A former student of Alpha Education, Phoenix is our social media and website coordinator. She supports the team in promotions and connecting parents, families and teachers with Alpha Education.