Christine Joy Remedio

Moving to a new country is a daunting prospect, let alone starting a new career, but Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE) graduate, Christine Joy Remedio, embraced the challenge.

Finding a position in an early childhood centre, Remedio embraced a varied role doing everything from administration tasks to ECE relieving and assisting in the kitchen. This new career path ended up being more rewarding and fulfilling than any previous career aspiration she’d had.

“This realization solidified my commitment to ECE. With the support of my husband’s stable job, I seized the opportunity to fully immerse myself in what had become my calling,” she says.

When considering the best place to pursue her early childhood studies, Remedio chose NZTC after the college was recommended to her.

“I chose NZTC because of its strong reputation. Many colleagues from my ECE centre are NZTC alumni, and I’ve observed the significant progress in their professional skills and dedication to the field, which influenced my decision.”

Juggling life’s commitments alongside study can be tricky but Remedio found the college’s online learning platform – NZTC Online – to be user friendly throughout her study journey.

“Studying online with NZTC has been beneficial. The platform provides comprehensive resources and inspiring readings that I often refer to in my daily teaching practice.”

Since graduating and fully committing to her new career, Remedio is passionate about nurturing young minds and guiding them toward becoming compassionate, responsible tamariki. 

“Teaching is not just a job, but a journey of continuous discovery and impact. My goal is to continue growing professionally and personally, enriching my skills and knowledge to make lasting impacts on the lives of children and others. 

“I aim to help young minds develop into competent, skilled individuals with strong character, tailored to each child’s needs. Inspiring better generations for years to come.”