Read the teaching and learning profiles of the 2024 Te Whatu Kairangi | Aotearoa Tertiary Educator Award winners
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Dr Joseph Aziz
Unitec Auckland
He has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to teaching that makes a difference for the delivery of anatomy and physiology, radiology, and clinical anatomy programmes at Unitec.
Poppy Clapperton
Industry Training Solutions Ltd
With over 20 years experience in vocational training, Poppy believes that education is about transforming lives, especially for Māori, Pacific, neurodivergent and disabled learners.
Kerry Davis
Otago Polytechnic
With a passion for nursing education, Kerry has transformed traditionally "dry" theory courses into vibrant, engaging learning experiences.
Dr Claire Goode
Otago Polytechnic
Claire’s purpose is to make a difference, striving to ensure positive experiences for her ākonga and colleagues. She is a true educator - a teacher, facilitator, guide and mentor.
Associate Professor Kim Hébert-Losier
University of Waikato
Described as “absolutely passionate and enthusiastic about her topics”, three core values guide her teaching philosophy: build a strong foundation; teach with identity and integrity; and be student-centric.
John Murrie
Massey University
John is an outstanding practitioner in aviation training, employing highly innovative and unique teaching methodologies to ensure every learner’s needs are met.
Massey University Mental Health and Addiction Team
Massey University
This highly collaborative team harnessed their collective expertise and networks to establish the first university-based undergraduate pathway into addiction practice.
Jone Tawaketini
Unitec
He is truly a phenomenal educator who champions the Pacific voice and continues to grow staff capability and capacity to empower and support Pacific learners.
Dr Phil Borell
University of Canterbury
Dr Phil Borell makes an outstanding contribution to the emerging dialogue and teaching pedagogy that blends Mātauranga Māori with sporting pursuits within Aotearoa New Zealand.
Associate Professor Kelli Te Maihāroa
Otago Polytechnic
Kelli’s work is about being an agent of change for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Hiria Tumoana
Eastern Institute of Technology
Hiria Tumoana is an icon in the Māori world for her life-time commitment to, and achievements in the revitalisation and teaching of the Māori language.
Further reading
Ako Aotearoa Academy
The Ako Aotearoa Academy of Tertiary Teaching Excellence (the Academy) is a professional community of innovative, passionate tertiary educators recognised and celebrated through Te Whatu Kairangi.
Teaching and Learning profiles
Stories of innovative strategies and excellent teaching practice from award winning Tertiary educators across a range of disciplines and contexts.