“I had been studying Physics for 5 years and I wanted a career that would have real net impact in the world. I put myself forward for the Teach First NZ Programme because Ako Mātātupu was committed to addressing inequalities in the education system.
I started a Science club at school to encourage more students into Science. They were nervous to join at first, but more join every week!
Now that they feel more confident, they’re actively exploring careers in Engineering. It is awesome”.
I had thought about applying to do a Masters programme at some point, but I had never found a programme that resonated with me. I didn’t like the idea of...
Motivated by a deeply personal moment with his mother and aunty following their cancer diagnoses, Brent was inspired to reconnect his whānau with their whakapapa and strengthen intergenerational ties. Through...
From a young age, Junior found great joy in helping his peers with their studies. This passion led him to aspire to become a mathematics teacher, aiming to serve as...
