Alwyn Poole, BBS (Econ), M. Ed, Dip. Teaching, Post-Grad. Dip. Sport is a researcher and writer on education who began his teaching career in 1991. He has taught at Tauranga Boys' College, Hamilton Boys' High School and St. Cuthbert's College. He founded and led Mt. Hobson Middle School in Auckland for 18 years, and co-founded SAMS and MSWA. Poole has a keen interest in sport, especially athletics and cycling and coached the University of Auckland premier rugby team for three years.