Dr Moeata Keil
Te Whatu Kairangi Award | Le Moana Mua
She makes it evident that she cares; for the topics we study, for our well-being, for our futures
Dr Moeata Keil | Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Arts and Education, Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
Dr Keil is an exceptional educator whose teaching practice is both transformative and deeply student-centred. Her teaching scores, which consistently exceed academic, faculty, and university benchmarks, reflect the high regard in which she is held by her students. Moeata fosters a learning environment where students feel seen, heard, and valued.
Her careful consideration of student success is a testament to her phenomenal praxis. She incorporates their voices directly into her subsequent curriculum delivery and academic mentoring through their own authorship, authentic leadership and presence.
Moeata’s strengths-based and culturally grounded pedagogy ensures Māori and Pacific students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, creating a sense of belonging and affirmation. By drawing on her personal experiences, she connects deeply with students and enhances conceptual understanding.
Her “no one gets left behind” philosophy exemplifies her inclusive approach, ensuring every learner is supported to succeed.
Dr Moeata Keil practice exemplifies the impact and influence that phenomenal educators have on our Pacific learners, particularly through the strong links with the ten habits from the Phenomenal Educators' Framework.
Malo le tauivi, Malo le fa’asoa, Malo te tautua mo le tatou lumana’i o Paseifika i totonu o Aotearoa.