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Biography Sheree’s passion for teaching and learning is demonstrated by her many years of dedication to the tertiary education sector in teaching, programme leader and learning advisor roles. Sheree’s breadth of experience is illustrated in the variety of programmes she has taught on, from...
Her experience landed her a position at Cooney Law in Cambridge, Waikato, and with a supportive boss, Jennifer was able to complete her study while working full-time to become a qualified Legal Executive. Re-entering tertiary education Jennifer was 17 and had just left high school when she...
Having already graduated from Open Polytechnic with a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) several years ago, lifelong learner Rebecca Lambert-Lane has now completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) which helped complement her role as a General Manager.
She says she chose the sustainable management because she wanted to move into a career she was passionate about. “I did a Bachelors previously in Australia but it wasn't really relevant to where I wanted to go in my career, so I needed to up-skill,” says Elizabeth. “It took a while to find...
Childcare history Jess’ interest in working with children started at an early age when she became the go-to babysitter for family and friends. Unsure of the career path she wanted to take, Jess decided to enrol in a 6-month nanny course before heading off on her OE in Europe with her partner...
Walking across the stage in front of friends and family at her graduation ceremony was a proud moment for Emma who says she was ‘stoked’ to have achieved her goal of graduating with a tertiary qualification. “I feel like I have come a long way and I have learnt a lot,” she says. “I...