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Associate Professor Wendy Holley-Boen MSc, PhD

Associate Professor

Doctoral Supervisor
Institute of Education

Wendy is the Overall Coordinator of the Specialist Teaching Programme and the Masters Specialist Teaching.  She is a registered educational psychologist with 25 years' experience in inclusive education.  Within Specialist Teaching, Wendy co-coordinates the Learning & Behaviour Programme, interprofessional Practicum and Professional Inquiry as well as wellbeing across the programme.  Wendy is Co-Editor of Kairaranga Professional Practice Journal and Co-Director of the Equity through Education research centre.

Her doctoral research explored the fulfilment of teachers within and beyond their postgraduate study, and her co-designed Practising Fiercely framework now forms the approach to wellbeing in the ST Programme.

Professional

Contact details

  • Location: AT 3.31, Institute of Education - Atrium Building
    Campus: Albany Campus

Qualifications

  • Master of Science - University of Oregon (1998)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2018)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Ecological practices and systems changes, educational psychology, interprofessional mentoring and practices, integrated wellbeing and authentic practice

Thematics

21st Century Citizenship, Health and Well-being

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Education (130000): Education Systems (130100):
Educational Psychology (170103):
Higher Education (130103):
Psychology (170100): Psychology And Cognitive Sciences (170000):
Specialist Studies in Education (130300): Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators (130313)

Keywords

professional identity, wellbeing, well-being, educational psychology, mentoring, supervision, communities of practice, tertiary education, qualitative, narrative

Research Outputs

Book

Holley-Boen, WR., Graham, C., & Harre, P. (2018). Whaikorero akoranga: Voices of teachers as learners. In J. Berman, & J. MacArthur (Eds.) Student Perspectives on School - Informing Inclusive Practice. (pp. 227 - 242). Rotterdam, Netherlands: Brill Sense
[Chapter]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W.
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Journal

Annan, J., Mentis, M., Somerville, MP., & Holley-Boen, W. (2020). The Learning Theories Profile: A Metacognitive Tool for Reflecting on Professional Practice. Kairaranga. 21(2), 15-27 Retrieved from https://kairaranga.ac.nz/index.php/k/article/view/324
[Journal article]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W., Mentis, M.
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Kearney, AC., Mentis, M., & Holley-Boen, W. (2017). Informal, non-formal, and formal networking: Ensuring autonomy and flexibility for special needs coordinators. New Zealand Journal of Teachers' Work. 14(2), 114-135
[Journal article]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
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Soljan, I., & Holley-Boen, WR. (2017). The Art of Community ... What principles and practices do RTLB need to develop an effective community of practice?. Kairaranga. 18(1), 12-24
[Journal article]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W.
O'Brien, J., Riley, T., & Holley-Boen, WR. (2017). How do interprofessional practice teams work together to identify and provide for gifted students with multiple exceptionalities?. Kairaranga. 17(2), 14-22
[Journal article]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W., Riley, T.
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Holley-Boen, WR. (2016). Well-Being: Lessons learnt as an adult student. GiftEDNewz. (2), 9-10 Retrieved from http://www.giftednz.org.nz/
[Journal article]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W.

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Lamb, E., & Holley-Boen, WR. (2016). School Support for Siblings of Patients with Cancer. New Zealand Journal of Counselling. 36(2), 16-34
[Journal article]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W.
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Mentis, M., Holley-Boen, W., Butler, P., Kearney, A., Budd, J., Riley, T., . . . Bevan-Brown, J. (2016). Māwhai: Webbing a professional identity through networked interprofessional communities of practice. Teaching and Teacher Education. Volume 60(November), 66-75
[Journal article]Authored by: Butler, P., Holley-Boen, W., Kearney, A., Mentis, M., Muralidharan, V., Riley, T.
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Mentis, M., Holley-Boen, W., Butler, P., Kearney, A., Budd, J., Riley, T., . . . Bevan-Brown, J. (2016). Māwhai: Webbing a professional identity through networked interprofessional communities of practice. Teaching and Teacher Education. 60, 66-75
[Journal article]Authored by: Butler, P., Holley-Boen, W., Kearney, A., Mentis, M., Muralidharan, V., Riley, T.
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Creative Work

Armstrong, H., MacArthur, J., & Holley-Boen, WR.Space, voice, audience and influence: Article 12 as a lens to consider Mandy’s school experience. : Brill Sense
[Film or Video]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W., Tookey, L.

Thesis

Holley-Boen, W. (2018). Practising fiercely : fulfilment through stance, supports and stamina : a participatory narrative inquiry of specialist teachers' practice in Aotearoa New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Ph.D. in Education at Massey University, Albany, Aotearoa New Zealand. (Doctoral Thesis, Massey University, Albany, Aotearoa New Zealand) Holley-Boen, W. (2018). Practising fiercely : fulfilment through stance, supports and stamina : a participatory narrative inquiry of specialist teachers' practice in Aotearoa New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Ph.D. in Education at Massey University, Albany, Aotearoa New Zealand. (Doctoral Thesis)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W.
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Conference

Holley-Boen, WR., mentis, M., & Kearney, A. (2018, May). Networked mentoring: a natural extension of self-directed learning. Presented at Networked Learning 2018. Zagreb, Croatia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
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Mentis, M., Kearney, A., & Holley-Boen, W. (2017, October). Life-long, life-wide and life-deep professional learning: What do open badging and eportfolios have to offer?. Presented at ePIC 2017 - Alternative Credentials, Credentialing Alternatives. Bologna, Italy.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
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Holley-Boen, WR., Mentis, M., Kearney, A., Butler, P., McLay, L., & Teschers, C. (2017, November). Lifelong learning and practice journeys: Career pathways of former students on the specialist teaching programme. Presented at New Zealand Association for Research in Education Conference. Hamilton, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Butler, P., Holley-Boen, W., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
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Mentis, M., & Holley-Boen, WR. (2017). 'T' shaped professionals - A changing landscape of learning. Poster session presented at the meeting of European Conference on Educational Research. Copenhagen, Denmark
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W., Mentis, M.
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Mentis, M., & Holley-Boen, WR. (2017, August). Badging the ‘Soft Skills’ in Teacher Education. Presented at European Conference on Educational Research. Copenhagen, Denmark.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W., Mentis, M.
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Holley-Boen, W. (2016, August). Authentic participatory research in education – Lessons from an embedded PhD on fulfilment in a postgraduate programme.. Presented at European Conference on Educational Research (ECER). Dublin, Ireland.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W.
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Mentis, M., & Holley-Boen, W. (2019). Mobile devices in an Interprofessional Community of Practice #NPF14LMD.
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W., Mentis, M.
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Mentis, M., Holley-Boen, W., & Jackson, J. (2015, April). Mapping professional identity through ePortfolios. Presented at Mahara Hui. Auckland.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W., Mentis, M.
McLay, L., MacArthur, J., & Holley-Boen, W. (2014, July). Building experienced teachers' understandings about inclusive education for students with complex needs.. Presented at Disability Studies in Education Conference, Learning from the past. Ensuring the future.. Melbourne, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W.
MacArthur, JA., Holley-Boen, W., & McLay, L. (2013, July). Examining personal beliefs and shifting paradigms towards inclusion in postgraduate teacher education.. Presented at The Inclusive Education Colloquium. Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W.
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Mentis, M., Kearney, A., Riley, T., Bevan-Brown, J., Holley-Boen, WR., Butler, PJ., . . . Budd, J. (2013). Webbing a professional identity within a networked community of practice. Poster session presented at the meeting of Higher Educational Research and Development Society of Australasia. Auckland, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Butler, P., Holley-Boen, W., Kearney, A., Mentis, M., Riley, T.
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MacArthur, JA., Holley-Boen, WR., & McLay, L. (2013, July). Examining personal beliefs and shifting paradigms towards inclusion in postgraduate teacher education. Presented at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Inclusive Education Colloquium. Brisbane, Australia.
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Other

Mentis, M., Kearney, A., & Holley-Boen, W. (2018). 2018 FLANZ Award.
[Other]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Kearney, A., & Mentis, M. (2018). Thousands of students with special needs but not data.
[Other]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M.Contributed to by: Kearney, A.Edited by: Holley-Boen, W.

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

As part of the Specialist Teaching Programme, I work as part of the Learning and Behaviour Diversity endorsement team. I also coordinate the Whanau Support Groups and other networks of support for students.

Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 1 0
Co-supervisor 3 1

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Kim Manukonga - Doctor of Philosophy
    'Ki nga whakaeke haumi' - Conceptualising effective interprofessional practice through Waka Ama to support teachers experiencing concerning behaviours.

Co-supervisor of:

  • Neil Scott - Doctor of Philosophy
    Targeted Assessment for Learning Support in Mathematics - An assessment tool to use with students who have fallen behind to target teaching to maximise progress in mathematics
  • Dana Taylor - Doctor of Philosophy
    Professional identity positioning of internationally qualified nurses during workplace interactions with colleagues in New Zealand healthcare settings

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2019 - Miriam Ketu-McKenzie - Doctor of Philosophy
    The effects of a Mindfulness intervention on the cortisol levels of Maori women exposed to chronic stress and/or trauma

Media and Links

Media

  • 17 Apr 2019 - Online, Other
    The importance of Active Anti-Racism
    Blog for the Equity Through education Centre

Other Links