about us
Welcome to Schooled.
Formerly known as CES, we’ve rebranded and broadened our horizons to offer even more support, tailored to your needs. Supporting the education sector, from ECE through to secondary schools, remains a core part of our DNA and our mission remains the same: to take the hassle out of essential tasks so you can focus on what truly matters. With our expanded services, we’ve got you covered in financial services, board and governance support, training and events, and elections.
Our History
Our history goes back over 35 years.
All the way back to 1989 (the same year Dead Poets Society, Back to the Future Part II and the original Batman movie came out!). When the Tomorrows Schools reforms were introduced on the 1st October 1989 a lot of the administration and governance of state schools in New Zealand was decentralised from the Education Board to individual school Boards of Trustees. A number of Canterbury schools decided to set up a non-profit cooperative organisation to provide accounting services for them and other local schools, and Canterbury Education Services Society Limited (CES) was born.
CES evolved over time adding additional services and new staff. In 2006 our first Auckland office opened, and then in 2022, we purchased Leading Edge Services, which became our Auckland West office.
With the introduction of the Education & Training Act 2020 online voting was allowed for state and state-integrated school boards, from the 2022 triennial election and CES was the only company accredited by the Ministry of Education to provide online elections.
In 2024, after a lot of work done behind the scenes by the CES Board and the then General Manager, Wayne Jamieson, the shareholding schools voted to restructure CES so that it was better suited to support the wider education sector. This restructure led to the establishment of the CES Foundation and the Schooled.
CES Foundation
We’re also excited to introduce the CES Foundation.
The CES Foundation is the owner of Schooled and continues the long heritage of Canterbury Education Services. The CES Foundation is a registered charity set up to continue the work that CES started but with a national focus. The CES Foundation has a broad charitable purpose to support ECE, primary, intermediate, and secondary schools across Aotearoa. Any surpluses from Schooled are paid to the CES Foundation and can then be used to provide grants and support to individuals and groups that align with our charitable purpose.
Keep an eye out for more information about grant and funding opportunities from the CES Foundation.
Our People
Got better things to do than juggle finances and admin? We thought so.
At Schooled, we’re here to lighten your load. Our team is passionate about making your life easier and ensuring everything runs smoothly. From financial experts to event organisers, we’re all about being the helping hand you need. We understand that school admins and stakeholders are smart and savvy—and we’re here to match that energy with a personal touch. Let us take care of the details while you focus on what you do best.
Jonathan Brooks
General Manager
Eric Yu
Board Services Manager
Yasmin Sellars
Company Accountant
Rachel Rowland
Client Finance Manager
Vicki Inns
Client Finance Manager
Kyle Mitchell
Client Finance Manager
Kerry Sinclair
Client Finance Manager
Cathy Reesby
Finance Officer
Mary Black
Finance Officer
Julie MacIntyre
Finance Officer
Rachael van der Geest
Finance Officer
Tracey Heyes
Finance Officer
Candice Clark
Finance Officer
Nadine Hughes
Board Services Administrator
Bronwyn Guy
Auckland East Manager
Lynley Ross
Client Finance Manager
Sharon Robinson
Client Finance Manager
Vivian Zhou
Client Finance Manager
Stephen Davy
Client Finance Manager
Abhinav Singh
Client Finance Manager
Melissa Warnock
Finance Officer
Theressa Granich
Finance Officer
Chrystal Trelewsky
Finance Officer
Hannah Nguyen
Finance Officer
Deb Busch
Payroll Officer
Sana Tiwari
Payroll Officer
Sunita Kalidas
West Auckland Manager
Susie Lo
Client Finance Manager
Clare Denny
Client Finance Manager
Richard Swain
Client Finance Manager
Helen Ray
Client Finance Manager
Our Board
The board of Schooled comprises 7 directors, all of whom bring a diverse mix of skills and experience that supports the strategic direction of Schooled. All of our current directors have experience with school governance, having sat on various school boards. They also bring a wide variety of professional experience to Schooled that supports our wider goals and ensures that we operate as a successful business, a good employer, and are socially responsible.
Our Offices
We’re not just behind a desk—we’re right here with you.
Find us in Auckland, Christchurch, and online, ready to assist with whatever you need. From hands-on financial management to organising your next conference,
our team is just a call or email away.