Marian Meehan shares how her unusual start in learning has shaped a leadership style grounded in care, collaboration, and putting tamariki first.

Stephanie Croskery is helping tamariki navigate change through stories that reflect their lives and experiences.

Sheryll Ofner shares how a relentless focus on belonging, collaboration and high-quality teaching has transformed learning and lifted achievement at Selwyn College.

Georgia Wallace shows how student‑led learning can transform engagement, culture, and confidence through music.

Mary Pottinger sheds light on how socioeconomic disparity affects confidence, belonging, and learning in high‑decile schools.

Ros Ali believes reading and writing give students the voice to understand themselves and shape their place in the world.

Jeni Little sees music as a space where students can take risks, work together and discover what they’re capable of.

Elg Anderson is passionate about growing and caring for our profession, from the coalface.

Janine Harrington believes one teacher can be the spark that lights confidence, belief, and the courage to try.

Lysandra Stuart shows how a small rural school Is redefining how to fail.

Amelia Meertens believes when students get to decide how they learn, they experience success much more personally.

Doug Walker builds student confidence, celebrates curiosity, and makes science unforgettable.

Mina Pomare-Peita places the environment and indigenous knowledge at the heart of culturally relevant education.

Subash Chandar K uses dance, Tik Tok, and real-world data to inspire maths students.

Jane Jarman proves that when students feel seen and valued, they don’t just learn — they thrive.

Chris Waugh understands if you want to help boys succeed, you have to teach the way they learn.

Lou Guinares and Olivia Lee, two former International weight lighting champions lead in early childhood education.

Amie Roberts helps teachers create calm, connected classrooms where students are ready to learn.