Best Career Stories

Jacoba Matapo, interview Fa’alogo Aganoa Dr Jacoba Matapo is Associate Professor and Pro Vice-Chancellor Pacific at Auckland University of Technology. Dr Jacoba Matapo has had

DJ (Donald) Sowerby is breaking gender barriers by becoming an early childhood teacher.  He never imagined he would choose to become an early childhood teacher

Elizabeth Pakai. August 23, 2012. He wāhine ahau o te waka a TakitimuKo Kahuranaki Te MaungaKo Poukawa Te Wai uKo Te Hauke Te WhenuaKo Kahuranaki

Professor Anne B Smith. June 25, 2014. Professor Anne B Smith has been involved in research, advocacy, and policy-making on childhood issues in New Zealand

Wendy Ure Community Advocate. June 29, 2012. Wendy Ure is the manager at the Gisborne Community Early Education Centre/Te Whare Tiaki Tamariki Inc. (In 2021

Sue Cherrington Teacher Education Director. 10 June 2012. Dr Sue Cherrington teacher education director, began her career as a kindergarten teacher and has worked in

Christchurch-based Karl Wilton Vidad is making the move from a career in IT to becoming an early childhood teacher.  He is the recipient of a

Liam Bowen Award Winner. March 5, 2021. For Liam Bowen, an interest in working with young children was something he discovered by chance. He and

Josh Allen. June 21, 2018. At just 21 years of age Josh Allen is one of the youngest recipients of the Men in ECE Invitation

Matthew Lambert Award Winner.June 22, 2015. After a few jobs that did not feel like they had any purpose, 27-year-old Matthew Lambert settled on teaching

Adam Buckingham obituary. February 4, 2015. By Dr Sarah Alexander. On a list of people who have made a significant contribution to early childhood education

Joshua McKay Award Winner. October 7, 2014.   For Joshua McKay, working in early childhood education is something of a family occupation. His wife Sarah

Ben Goris. August 26, 2014. Auckland based Ben Goris is swapping computers for children as he embarks on his new career in early childhood teaching.

Patrick Lockley, award winner. August 4, 2014. As a father of four, Patrick Lockley has plenty of experience looking after children, but didn’t always believe

Robert Barlow, award winner. June 12, 2014. Robert Barlow was the director of a successful company when he decided to sell his business to become

Jade Bollond. March 10, 2014. Jade Bollond always had a passion for early childhood teaching, which he pursued in high school, but his life took

Laine Barker Playcentre Campaigner. July 10, 2012. Laine Barker Playcentre Campaigner, is a parent who spearheaded a hugely successful campaign in Canterbury in 2011 to

Heather Joshi. May 16, 2010. Professor Heather Joshi is the former director of the Centre for Longitudinal Studies in London where she oversaw one of