Ashika Singh – Early Childhood Education
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
Brian Toleafoa - Primary
Brian has always been passionate about supporting and influencing the next generation and so teaching was the next obvious step.
Brian's story
Kezia Jaffar - Secondary
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
Become a teacher in just one year, like Jason
Curious about what it’s like to study the Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary) at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau? In this video, a recent graduate, Jason, shares his journey to become a teacher. Whether you’re considering a career change or pursuing your passion for education, the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau can prepare you to inspire the next generation.
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
Kāren Baird - Online Primary
Kāren was recently inspired to take the leap into teaching and invest in making a difference with the next generation.
Kāren's story
Madison Golightly - Secondary
Studying the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) has allowed Madison to pursue her passions for dance to help empower our younger generation.
Maddy's story
Hannah shares why she wants to be a secondary teacher
Hannah completed a Bachelors degree in Sport, Health, and Physical Education before enroling in the Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary).
Joey Maratas - Online Secondary
Joey worked as a Quality Controller at Fisher and Paykel Healthcare, but his dream has always been to become a teacher.
Joey's story
Izzy Paton - Online Secondary
Izzy is being hosted by Whangārei Girls’ High School and they're loving it!
Izzy's story
Brogan Samuels - Online Secondary
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