2012 Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awardees

In 2012, twelve Sustained Excellence Awards were presented to eleven individual teachers and one team who demonstrated commitment to their subject, expert knowledge, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage and excite learners and help them succeed in their studies.

Dr Rhiannon Braund

Prime Minister’s supreme award recipient 2012

Rhiannon prepares trainee pharmacists for a challenging future with her warm, innovative and positive teaching style.

"Challenging future pharmacists to be the best."

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Chris Brough

Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching

Chris celebrates learner diversity and works alongside to empower them in their own learning.

"Switching hats, sharing knowledge, engaging learners."

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Dara Davenport

Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching

Dara works with a passion for community and a strong belief in her learners’ abilities and success.

"A champion of adult literacy."

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Stephen Hickson

Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching

Stephen’s innovative approach to teaching has students piling into his lectures early to get a seat.

"Keeping joy and fun central to the learning journey."

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Mana Elizabeth Hunkin

Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching – Kaupapa Māori category

A lifetime of experience as a teacher, facilitator, practitioner and leader.

"Inspiring others to greater heights of achievement."

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Dr Zoe Jordens

Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching

Zoe’s philosophy of teaching and learning involves a holistic approach to the student – physical, social and emotional.

"Interaction of the individual, the activity and the environment."

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Dr Ocean Mercier

Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching – Kaupapa Māori category

Ocean is driven to provide great student learning experiences, especially for Māori.

"Always learning – learning in all ways."

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Sophie Nock

Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching – Kaupapa Māori category

Sophie builds greater understanding of Māori culture amongst learners through her love of the language.

"Each new discovery is a koha (gift)."

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Liz Norman

Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching

Liz’s life-long approach to her own learning enhances the experiences and success of her learners

"Simplifying the complex."

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