Kāren was recently inspired to take the leap into teaching and invest in making a difference with the next generation.
Kāren's story
William reignited his interest in secondary school education after volunteering in his community.
William's story
The Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) programme has enabled Jono to pursue a career he is passionate about.
Jono's story
Joey worked as a Quality Controller at Fisher and Paykel Healthcare, but his dream has always been to become a teacher.
Joey's story
With an Honours degree in classical singing, Sophie Lamb was initially set on a very different life path until she discovered a new passion: music education.
Sophie's story
The Graduate Diploma in Teaching has given Tom the skills, knowledge and confidence he needs to pursue a meaningful career in teaching.
Tom's story
Ashika has always had a passion for teaching, but it was the arrival of her own children that inspired her to accomplish her dream.
Ashika's story
It was memories of her own experience a teenager in school that made Kezia decide to apply for the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary).
Kezia's story
Studying the Online Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE) allowed Portia the flexibility to fit her studies and the schedule of her two young tamariki.
Portia's story
Brogan wanted to give back to his community, the Teacher Education in Schools Progamme meant he was immediately able to get real-world classroom experience.
Brogan's story
The appeal of hands-on learning while studying online drew Connor Perry to the Teacher Education in Schools programme.
Connor's story
After completing her undergraduate degree in English and New Media Studies, Samaah was excited to get into the classroom straight away.
Samaah's story
Watching his mother as an early childhood educator inspired Zhixiao Yang to pursue the same career.
Zhixiao's story
The Tertiary Foundation Certificate gave Nikita a good introduction to university and confirmation that she wanted to become a teacher. Now she’s an early childhood educator and loves helping children grow.
Nikita's story
Experiencing playcentre with her two children gave Stephanie the desire to help children become lifelong learners.
Stephanie's story
The Graduate Diploma in Teaching programme has allowed Nicolette to advance her career in Early Childhood Education to the next level in just one year.
Nicolette's story
Emily chose the Graduate Diploma in Teaching because she knew the University of Auckland’s strong international reputation would help her land a good job.
Meet Emily
Ash Cole decided to switch to a career in teaching and found herself feeling more fulfilled, inspired and creative.
Ash's story
Science graduate Fredrick Simpson was inspired to get into primary teaching to make a difference to young people’s lives.
Frederick's story
Kimberly's practical placement at an intermediate school cemented that teaching is the career for her.
Kimberly's story
From a developmental psychology background, Bailey moved to a teaching career because of her love for working with children.
Bailey's story
Practicum placements provided Kate with the best immersive experience to prepared her for a rewarding career in teaching.
Kate's story
Teaching allows Tetoki to share his passion for media with children.
Tetoki's story
Studying the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) has allowed Madison to pursue her passions for dance to help empower our younger generation.
Madison's story
Manisha was looking for a way to share her passion for mathematics with the next generations.
Manisha's story
Justin-Leigh's passion for creativity, arts, and helping rangatahi Māori pursue their dreams led him to pursue a career in secondary school teaching.
Justin-Leigh's story
Matheus says the Graduate Diploma in Teaching was the best learning experience he’s ever had, with a great balance of theory and practical experiences.
Meet Matheus
The Kupe Leadership Scholarship allowed Emma to work with other passionate scholars and experienced leaders on her journey to becoming a teacher.
Emma's story