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Dr Stephen Powell
Dr Stephen Powell

Director of Centre Tertiary Teaching Learning

Stephen is an experienced academic leader with a strong background in managing university support services, enhancing programme development, improving teaching practices, and advancing student support. He has extensive teaching experience, including leading academic programmes and supervising PhD students and is a Principal Fellow of Advance HE. His rese...
Mrs Lissa Smith
Mrs Lissa Smith

Office Manager

As the Office Manager at Te Puna Ako CeTTL, Lissa partners with the Director to develop strategies to manage and optimise the Centre’s resources and operational systems, ensuring responsive operations across University of Waikato programmes in Aotearoa New Zealand, China, and other international locations.

Lissa brings extensive experience in business a...
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Dr Alison Jolley
Dr Alison Jolley

Senior Lecturer

I provide support for teaching staff in all aspects of their teaching practice through one-on-one consultations, workshops, formal teaching in the Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching & Learning, and other initiatives. I am a geoscience education specialist and am passionate about experiential, immersive and residential learning in all disciplin...
Dr Anthony Richardson
Dr Anthony Richardson

Team Lead Teaching Design

I am a social scientist and teacher, with about 28 years teaching and curriculum design experience across a range of educational and cultural contexts.

I have BA in English Literature and Classical Studies (Monash), a DipEd in secondary English and History (La Trobe), a Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching) (RMIT), a MA in Internati...
Mrs Brenda Hawkins
Mrs Brenda Hawkins

eLearning Systems Administrator

I have been working at Waikato University for 25 years, with the last 10 years spent as the eLearning Systems Administrator with Te Puna Ako - Centre for Tertiary Teaching and Learning. I work to administer systems such as Moodle, Mahara, Panopto etc so that they have the right information for the right people at the right time!

I spent the previous 15...
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Dr Brendan Sheridan
Dr Brendan Sheridan

Teaching and Learning Developer

I am a teaching and learning developer at Te Puna Ako (Centre for Tertiary Teaching and Learning), working in a number of areas such as learning technology support for teaching staff, course and assessment design, and research skills trainings for students. My interests often involve applying technology in innovative ways to improve teaching practice, as...
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Dr Chelsea Blickem
Dr Chelsea Blickem

Acting Team Lead Accessibility Services

Originally a keen language learner, my background is in applied linguistics and second language acquisition, and as an EFL teacher I taught in a range of EFL contexts before moving into leadership roles. Until 2019 I was Director of Waikato Pathways College at the University of Waikato, a position I held for 9 years.
My interests in curriculum, assessmen...
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Donna McCormick
Donna McCormick

Accessibility Advisor

Professional Overview
I am a values‑based human services professional with over 30 years’ experience spanning public policy, communications, social justice, higher education, and student support. My work is grounded in equity, inclusion, and a strong commitment to placing people — particularly now students — at the centre of all decision‑making.

The fir...
Emma Fox
Emma Fox

Academic Programme Lead

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Ms Emma Hall
Ms Emma Hall

Accessibility Advisor

I am an Accessibility Advisor, supporting students who are neurodivergent, disabled, or have various medical and mental health conditions to succeed in their studies. I have a background in supporting Blind and Low Vision students through braille, electronic text production and assistive technology. Please contact the Accessibility Services team if you w...
Esra Yaghi
Esra Yaghi

Student Learning Developer, English Language Development

I am a Student Learning Developer in English Language Development at Te Puna Ako – the Centre for Tertiary Teaching and Learning. My teaching focuses on supporting students in developing their academic English skills and fostering independent, successful learning. I also design and deliver English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses, including academic E...
Mr Ian Wagstaff
Mr Ian Wagstaff

Senior Tutor

Kia ora. I Have worked at the Centre for Tertiary Teaching and Learning since 2017, where my role as a Senior Tutor is to primarily work with students to broaden their understanding of maths and stats that may underlie their chosen field of study.
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Mr Inga Tamou
Mr Inga Tamou

Student Learning Developer

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Nō Ngāruahine me Taranaki ahau.


Ko Inga Tamou taku ingoa, ko ahau te Student Learning Developer, Lecturer mo Te Puna Ako.





I have a secondary school teaching and leadership background having worked in Aotearoa for 8 years, and at international schools in Santiago, Chile, and in Jakarta, Indonesia for over 14 years. The Māori ...
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Mrs Katherine E. Gilliver-Brown
Mrs Katherine E. Gilliver-Brown

Senior Tutor

I come from a background in Applied Linguistics, and have taught at the University since 2001. I am currently working for the Centre of Tertiary Teaching and Learning - Te Puna Ako, here at the University, specifically with students as part of the Student Learning team. My role as eLearning Coordinator is provision and maintenance of electronic resources...
Lev Villamar-Hely
Lev Villamar-Hely

Tutor

I provide admin support within the Accessibility Services team at Te Puna Ako - Centre for Tertiary Teaching and Learning (CeTTL).
Mrs Lucy Campbell
Mrs Lucy Campbell

Senior Tutor

My background is in language teaching, and before coming to New Zealand, I spent time in Japan, teaching in a range of areas including language schools and tertiary settings. On arrival in New Zealand, I completed the Post Graduate Diploma in Second Language Teaching and MA (Applied) Applied Linguistics at The University of Waikato. This lead to a posi...
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Ms Marie-Christine Wells
Ms Marie-Christine Wells

Team Lead Student Learning

My background is in Education and Applied Linguistics, and I have over 35 years of teaching experience. I began my career in secondary schools and, after obtaining qualifications in ESP, ESL, and EAP, expanded my teaching to include part-time work in the tourism industry and business organisations.

I taught in high schools in the Pacific Islands and New...
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Mr Nigel Robertson
Mr Nigel Robertson

Team Lead Teaching Technologies

My work is situated at the intersections of learning, teaching development and technology. I seek to enable good learning and teaching experiences, particularly where computers and related technology are used to enhance learning and outcomes. My teaching philosophy is primarily constructivist, veering into connectivism and networked learner territory.
I ...
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Ms Nykki Lane
Ms Nykki Lane

Teaching Fellow - HEBUST

I am an American who has been living and teaching in China since 2008. I teach for the Metal Materials Engineering Joint Program between the University of Waikato and Hebei University of Science and Technology (HEBUST) in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Dr Paul Woller
Dr Paul Woller

Learning and Teaching Advisor

Kia ora. I work as a Learning and Teaching Developer at Te Puna Ako - Centre for Tertiary Teaching & Learning (CeTTL) at the University of Waikato. I am passionate about empowering students across all qualification levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate. My focus is on enhancing their skills, understanding, and confidence, helping them navigate their...
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Ms Roshila Singh
Ms Roshila Singh

Student Learning Developer

I am a Learning Developer with Student Learning, Te Puna Ako - Centre for Tertiary Teaching and Learning (CeTTL).
Dr Shailesh Lal
Dr Shailesh Lal

Lecturer

I am a Lecturer at Te Puna Ako - Centre for Tertiary Teaching & Learning (CeTTL). My area of specialisation lies in Teaching & Learning support especially for Pacific students and academics.
Mr Stephen Harlow
Mr Stephen Harlow

Senior Tutor

I am a Senior Tutor-Learning Design and contribute to the development of high-quality teaching practice
through supporting staff in the design of papers, including learning outcomes, structure, instructional
approach (blended, flipped, fully online), assessment design, and innovative ways to present content.
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Mr Tim Gutteridge
Mr Tim Gutteridge

Accessibility Services Advisor

I am a registered Social Worker with experience working in mental health services with roles in community mental health, practice teaching and therapeutic interventions in both the UK and in Aotearoa New Zealand.
I am a team member of the Accessibility Service at the university and along with my colleagues we provide support with a range of interventions...
Ms Tracey Morgan
Ms Tracey Morgan

Digital Literacy Advisor

As a Digital Literacy Advisor, I work alongside staff to strengthen their confidence in using technology. My work centres on building capability in digital teaching practices, fostering meaningful connections between pedagogy and technology, and helping staff design learning experiences that are inclusive, engaging, and effective.
I have a strong interes...
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Mr Victor Fester
Mr Victor Fester

eLearning Designer

I am an e-learning designer in Te Puna Ako Centre for Tertiary Teaching & Learning, where my main focus is supporting academic staff to enhance their teaching practices and their students' learning through thoughtful use of technology. Although most of these academic staff are based in New Zealand, some are also based offshore where they teach on a numbe...