TLC Educational Trust which was established in 2000 for the sole purpose of providing scholarships to learners to study creativity with The Learning Connexion. The recipients of these scholarships are learners who otherwise would not get the opportunity to study and/or are facing extreme hardship.
TLC Educational Trust can not keep up with the current demand of students needing assistance. We do know that what we offer makes a real life changing difference in terms of our learners’ well being and future possibilities by way of furthering their education.
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It’s made me more resourceful, creative
ChristopherScholarship recipient in 2024
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capturing an idea, reflection, contemplating
the end product.
I can’t pretend it hasn’t been challenging for me, being asked to step out of your comfort zone... but being treated like a real person and being encouraged to express myself through art was totally amazing. Keep it up guys, you make a huge difference to so many lives you have no idea.
PaulScholarship recipient in 2024
Ngā hū mauhere we ngā kōrero ka kōrerotia e rātau
Prisoner’s shoes and the stories they tell
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Sharon Hall serves as a Trustee of the TLC Educational Trust and brings over two decades of experience in education, leadership, and organisational operations. As the Operations Director, Sharon is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functioning of the organisation — guiding decisions that shape the student experience, ensure financial sustainability, and strengthen relationships with key external and government agencies.
Sharon’s journey with the organisation began nearly 20 years ago, initially joining as a DD mentor before taking on roles central to the development of the prison programme. Her long-standing commitment to academic quality and organisational growth is reflected in her service on the Academic Board for more than 15 years and as a member of the Management Team for the past 12 years.
Before embarking on her professional career, Sharon studied at Palmerston North Teaching College at age 18, later completing half a degree in Humanities and a four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in ceramics and glass. Her background in the arts and education underpins a creative and student-centred approach to leadership and governance.
Dedicated, insightful, and deeply committed to educational transformation, Sharon continues to play an integral role in advancing the mission and values of the TLC Educational Trust.
Maggie Mundell serves as a Trustee of The Learning Connexion Educational Trust, bringing nearly a decade of experience in compliance, technical operations, and student support. As a member of the Management Team and Academic Board, she contributes to organisational decision-making that upholds educational quality, regulatory integrity, and operational effectiveness.
In her role as Compliance Officer, Maggie ensures TLC meets government and tertiary sector requirements, manages relationships with StudyLink, MSD, and Snapper, and oversees the preparation of academic transcripts and digital records. She also provides technical support across the organisation, maintaining IT systems and liaising with external providers.
Maggie first joined TLC as a student, where a passion for 3D art, jewellery making, and sculpting inspired her ongoing creative practice. Her solutions-focused mindset and artistic perspective inform her work, reflecting a belief that every challenge is an opportunity for innovation and growth.
Dedicated, innovative, and deeply engaged with TLC’s vision, Maggie brings both technical precision and creative insight to her role as Trustee, supporting the organisation’s mission to foster learning, growth, and artistic discovery.
