A Journey Rooted in Early Childhood Passion.

From her earliest memories of a kind and caring preschool teacher named Diana, Angela Lunam knew she wanted to one day offer the same sense of comfort, belonging, and confidence to tamariki in Aotearoa.

NZTC student Mikhaela Cruz finds her calling in Early Childhood Education.

Originally from Manila, now living in New Zealand, she is on a dedicated journey to becoming a fully qualified early childhood teacher.

When Sheryl arrived in New Zealand from the Philippines in 2023, she brought with her nearly two decades of passion for early childhood education — and a dream to continue shaping young minds in her new home.

Now an NZTC graduate and practicing as an early childhood teacher, Sheetal Bhatt credits her upbringing—and especially the example set by her mother—for inspiring her to pursue a career in education. 

From the bustling tech world to the nurturing heart of early childhood education, Kaiako Aileen Eboña Pacia - Marasigan’s journey is one of courage, transformation, and unwavering purpose.

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) (Level 4).  

Losing a much-loved grandparent back in 2012 inspired Ashleigh McMahon to leave her job as a nanny and pursue a more meaningful path in aged care. 

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) has furthered its commitment to teacher education across New Zealand with the launch of an innovative, one-year qualification focused on secondary school teaching.

Balancing work, study, and whānau, Faith has grown into a confident kaiako, committed to nurturing tamariki and creating inclusive learning spaces. 

Keen to align her international experience with the New Zealand ECE context, Nicola chose NZTC’s Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE) for its flexibility and supportive online structure.