Meet the schools outreach team

Schools Outreach – Academic Lead

Email: c.vercoe@auckland.ac.nz
Phone: 09 923 7489

I am a Pacific art historian who has been teaching, curating, researching and publishing in the area of contemporary art for over twenty years. I recently completed a three year term as the Associate Dean Students in the Faculty of Arts and during this time began developing programmes in secondary schools to highlight the relevance of BA subjects, and increase students' understanding of exciting career pathways for those studying the Bachelor of Arts.

I am currently teaching courses in global art history and contemporary Pacific art, and working with Arts students involved in the Junior Arts programme, which facilitates workshops with Year Ten students. While the Junior Arts programme is my main focus for schools outreach, I also work closely with Jenny to develop on-campus professional development initiatives for teachers supporting their students' preparation for the New Zealand Scholarship examination.

Schools Outreach Coordinator

Email: artsoutreach@auckland.ac.nz

I am a graduate of the Faculty of Arts from the University of Auckland, having
completed my Bachelor of Arts in Art History and History in 2020, and my
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Art History in 2022 here. I began this role in
2022 as I was finishing up my postgraduate studies, and have since learnt a
wide variety of skills both professionally and interpersonally.

My passion for these fields of study, and the Arts as a whole, has informed my work greatly in helping students realise what potential pathways in these sectors await them! While engaging with and supporting a variety of smaller projects and initiatives, my role largely oversees two core programmes for schools outreach; The Young Scholars Programme, and the Junior Arts Programme - of which I work very closely with Caroline Vercoe on. For these programmes, I engage with students, school staff, and our professional and academic staff to help visual and pave the way for future students within the Faculty of Arts.

If you have any questions relating to the Young Scholars Programme, Junior Arts, or general schools outreach queries, please do not hesitate to reach out! 

Te Ūnga Kairuruku | Schools & Community Recruitment Adviser

Email: tayla.marriner@auckland.ac.nz

Ko Pirongia-te-aroaro-o-Kahu te maunga
Ko Whanganui raua ko Waikato ngā awa
Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Hoturoa te tangata
Ko Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Maniapoto me Ngāti Pōrou ngā iwi

Ko Tayla Rose Marriner ahau.

No reira, 

tēna koutou, tēna koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.

Kia ora e nga iwi o te motu!

My name is Tayla Marriner, I am a proud individual of Māori and European decent, affiliating with Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato/Tainui ad Ngāti Pōrou. I am part of the Te Ūnga division of the Schools and Community engagement team and I am embedded as a recruitment advisor in Te Kura Tangata - The Faculty of Arts. 

In 2021, I earned a Bachelor of Māori Development majoring in Māori Media, laying the foundation for my life's passion - inspiring young minds to embrace the transformative journey of university education.  

My personal journey has shown me the incredible power tertiary education in reshaping our lives and unlocking potential. I am driven by the belief that university can be a gateway to limitless possibilities. In my role, I am on a mission to encourage and guide young people to embark on this life-changing path. 

If you have any questions related to studying at Waipapa Taumata Rau - The University of Auckland, or subject pathways, please do not hesitate to contact me.