Kōrero o ākonga me kaimahi

Staff and Student Profiles

Dr Shawn Rasheed

ICT Lecturer

Shawn began teaching in 2018 and has taught full-time at UCOL since 2023. Shawn has a BSc from the University of Queensland, an MSc in Informatics (focusing on machine learning and data) from the University of Edinburgh, and a PhD from Massey University.

Tere Karaitiana-Bray

Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) Wairarapa Lecturer

Tere's parents met as ākonga at Palmerston North Teachers' College, sparking a lifelong connection to education that shaped her journey.

Yug Uphadhyay

Veterinary Nursing Graduate

Yug Upadhyay grew up in Gujarat, India—a region known for its rich history and notable figures like Gandhi.

Dr Amardeep Singh

ICT Lecturer

With a wealth of machine learning, AI, and data science expertise, Dr Amardeep Singh uses a mentoring approach for ākonga so they gain confidence and take charge of their learning.

Risabh Bastola

Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Science) ākonga

From Nepal to New Zealand: Risabh Bastola’s journey in science and self-discovery.

Fatima Haddadian

Nursing Graduate

Growing up in Shiraz, Iran, Fatima always had a nurturing spirit. Whether caring for her grandparents or being the ‘caretaker’ among her friends, she had a passion for helping others.

Marcus Flintoff

Veterinary Nursing Lecturer

Marcus Flintoff has more than 14 years of teaching experience. He is a Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing. This year, he began a new journey with Te Atakura. His work has earned him recognition from UCOL and the New Zealand Veterinary Nurses Association.

Amber Roberts

Beauty Lecturer

Amber is passionate about beauty therapy and lifelong learning.

Davis Ferguson

Bachelor of Nursing ākonga

Davis Ferguson's journey to becoming the Te Rūnanga Tauira Chairperson is inspiring.

Morgan Beugelsdyk

Bachelor of Nursing ākonga

Morgan Beugelsdyk’s journey into nursing is deeply rooted in a lifelong passion and a series of profound life experiences.