Abby Mitchell
Outdoor Teacher/Instructor
Miss Abby Mitchell started at St Paul’s in 2026, joining from Te Awamutu College, where she taught Outdoor Education and Health and Physical Education. Prior to entering teaching, she worked in outdoor instruction with a range of high schools across the North and South Islands and also held a role as an Outdoor Education Assistant.
Miss Mitchell is passionate about outdoor education and sustainability and enjoys supporting students through practical, hands-on learning experiences in a range of environments.
Miss Mitchell holds a Diploma in Outdoor Instruction and Guiding from Tai Poutini Polytechnic, a Bachelor of Sustainability and Outdoor Education from Ara Institute of Canterbury, and a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching from Open Polytechnic. She also holds NZOIA Bush 1, Rock 1, and Grade 2 Raft Guide qualifications.
Outside of school, Miss Mitchell enjoys spending time outdoors and can often be found mountain biking, skiing, tramping, whitewater kayaking, rafting, or surfing. She values time with friends and enjoys using the outdoors as a way to access remote and scenic places in New Zealand and overseas.
Contact:
Email: a.mitchell@stpauls.school.nz
