Background
Knight, Colin Leslie was born on September 2, 1934 in Rotherham, New Zealand. Son of James P. and Rosetta (Beaman) Knight.
academic administrator consultant
Knight, Colin Leslie was born on September 2, 1934 in Rotherham, New Zealand. Son of James P. and Rosetta (Beaman) Knight.
Bachelor, University New Zealand, Christchurch, 1954. Master of Arts with honors, University Cantebury, Christchurch, 1957. Doctor of Education, University Georgia, 1982.
High school teacher, Ashburton (New Zealand) Technology College, 1957-1960;
high school teacher, Burnside H.S., Christchurch, 1960-1965;
senior lecturer, Christchurch Teachers College, 1966-1972;
school inspector, Department Education, Christchurch, 1973-1979;
district senior inspector, Department Education, Christchurch, 1980-1984;
regional superintendent education, Department Education, Christchurch, 1984-1986;
principal, Chief Executive Officer, Christchurch College Education, since 1986. President New Zealand Council Education Research, since 1994. Vice president New Zealand Council Teacher Education, 1993-1994.
Director New Zealand End. International Ltd., since 1992. Christchurch College English Language, since 1990.
Committee member Christchurch-Adelaide Sister City Committee, 1990-1994. Board directors Rangi Ruru Girls School, Christchurch, 1988-1990. Delegate Study Tour China Chinese People's Association Friendship with Foreign Countries, Beijing, 1994.
Fellow Royal Geography Society, New Zealand Institute Management, New Zealand Education Administration Society, Phi Kappa Delta.
Married Noela Y. Harman, August 30, 1958. Children: Gregory James, Jacqueline Deborah.