Neill O’Reilly, MEd (Hons)
About Neill
With over 30 years of experience in education, Neill has excelled as a teacher, leader, researcher, presenter, facilitator, mentor, consultant, and keynote speaker.
Diverse Experience
Neill transitioned from a career in banking to education, working across nearly every area of the field. He has taught from Early Childhood Education (ECE) to secondary levels, led ICT and EHSAS clusters, and managed both small rural and large urban schools, including international institutions.
Academic Achievement
Neill holds a Master of Education with First Class Honours, specializing in Collaboration and Co-teaching.
Award-Winning Principal
Recognized for his outstanding leadership, Neill has travelled extensively for research, presentations, and workshops across the globe.
Current Work
Neill recently returned to New Zealand after leading a large international school in Hong Kong. He now focuses full-time on speaking, mentoring, and consulting. He actively collaborates with over 20 schools across New Zealand and internationally.
Neill's Point of Difference for Your Organisation:
If your school or organisation is looking for warm fuzzies and a pat on the back Neill is not your man.
Neill is known for being refreshingly frank with leaders to challenge them toward, enhanced performance and professionalism. Leaders who have worked with Neill either through long term support or Keynote presentations, comment on his ability to challenge them, ask the critical questions and yet leave them feeling empowered. Importantly, Neill provides leaders with quality resources, prompts and strategies to move forward with confidence.