“School played a big part in shaping who I am today, so I chose to go into teaching after finishing university.
I love that the Teach First NZ PRogramme is all about diversity. Teenagers are just starting to figure out who they are, and they need to see teachers who reflect these identities.
I was lucky enough to return to my old school as part of the programme, and I’m now a Science Curriculum Leader there. I really love being able to give back to the community that raised me.”
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...
