EXCO

Without the dedicated commitment of the Executive Committee Port Shepstone High School would not be regarded as one of the best Government Schools in KwaZulu Natal.

Miss Kerry McKillen was appointed as Principal of Port Shepstone High School in January 2024. After being appointed as Acting Principal of Port Shepstone High School in February 2023, when she took over the reins from Mrs Kathi Nel upon her retirement.

Miss Kerry McKillen has been an integral part of Port Shepstone High School for many years, matriculating in 1996.  She joined the school as a School Assistant in 2001, where she began the journey to continue the legacy her family has had on Port Shepstone High School.  Both of her parents were beloved educators and had a massive impact on this institution: especially when her father, Mr P. McKillen took on the reigns of principal in 2002.  Miss McKillen began teaching Physical Sciences in 2005 and was appointed by the School Governing Body as a Head of Grade in 2011.

She was appointed as the Deputy Principal of Administration and Academics in January 2022.

Miss McKillen is renowned for her passionate teaching style and caring approach to the learners.  This is especially evident in the influence she has had on the ECL (Executive Council of Leaders) Programme which she has been running since 2008.  She has built up a reputation for her fair and maternal approach to mentoring and management issues.  Miss McKillen is a dedicated member of the school and has contributed greatly to staff development.  She has consistently inspired and guided the staff at Sheppie High with an ever-steady hand, and we look forward to this exciting new era of leadership.