Graduates shine in national teacher awards

Graduates shine in national teacher awards

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NZTC graduate and inspiring teacher Robert Jensen

The New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) values of Vision, Heart, Competence and Spirit have been shared by our graduates beyond the College walls.

Seven NZTC graduates have been recognised as finalists in the early childhood division of the 2016 Most Inspiring Teacher Awards.

Nominations were judged on the qualities of enthusiasm, creativity, dedication and drive.

NZTC Chief Executive Selena Fox commented, “We have always known that our graduates inspire our youngest generation of learners but it is great for these graduates to gain recognition for it, and we are incredibly proud of them.”

Finalist Robert Jensen graduated from the College with a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) in 2014. He has gone on to become an inspiring teacher at Tui Early Learners Young Investigators in Palmerston North.

“I strive to be an inspiring teacher so that I can draw out children's curiosity and wonder in their learning journey. Inspiring children to think, learn and understand the world around them helps us all to take part in nurturing the leaders, thinkers, and doers of the world of tomorrow,” he said.

NZTC congratulates all of the finalists as we look forward to our 35th year in 2017, continuing to empower our students to become effective early childhood educators.

Celebrating the NZTC finalists:

Kimiora Daniel-Hoani – New Shoots Children’s Centre - Waikato

Natasha Pinto – Castor Bay Infant Care Centre - Auckland

Fiona Frew – Karaka Learning Centre Temuka - Canterbury

Hayley Vinten - Kindercare Learning Centres (Aotea) - Wellington

Laura-Paige Henry – Little Waikato Scholars Prep School - Waikato

Olivia Brook – New Beginnings Pre-School - Canterbury

Robert Jensen – Tui Early Learners Young Investigators – Manawatu-Wanganui