EPC Teachers
We support, develop and register educators in the performance and communication sector.
Connect with certified EPC teachers who lead workshops featuring award-winning authors, playwrights, vocal coaches, poets, theatre producers, and film directors.
Next Up...
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The Brontës: Landscape, Nature and the Unnatural with Gay Longbottom
9 Dec at 7:30pm
Deirdre Sneddon Scholarship recipient Gay Longbottom shares her experience on the Oxford Experience, Summer School at Christ College, Oxford
The Brontës shared a love of nature and long walks in wild, Gothic wind-blown spaces, of the Yorkshire moorland scenery.
Inspired by Romanticism, they wrote about nature's power and its connection with the imagination. Yet, for the Brontës, nature is not always tranquil and benevolent, but also representative of wild, stormy moods.
This course on nature and the unnatural in Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights and Anne Brontë’s The Tenant of Wildfell Hall will examine characters connected to landscape, extreme states and experiences, and nature as a mysterious and supernatural force.
Deep Colour: An inspiring poetry workshop! with Diana Bridge
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Boost Your Speech & Drama Business : Top PR Strategies for Success with Rebecca Reed
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Public Liability Unlocked: The insurance talk every business owner needs
with John Bell
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Tune In, Train Smart: Vocal Health & Performance for the Professional Voice with Amy Oughton
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Costume in Performance : Where actor and costumier combine with Kaarin Slevin
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Application
Register for an EPC workshop, connect with our certified instructors, and purchase session recordings on Speech New Zealand's nationwide platform.
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Reasons to Join EPC
Be Part of a Supportive CommunityAnyone can join! No matter what you teach or where, EPC connects like-minded educators and offers support through the hurdles and triumphs of running a business, a classroom, teaching all ages as well as practical and technical support.
Become a member
As a professional body, there are three levels by which educators can be connected with EPC.
1. Approved Teachers
Free resources, newsletter, online network and professional development workshops. By approved application only.
2. A Subscriber
A Subscriber of EPC will enjoy the benefits of the newsletter and discounted access to workshops.
3. A Friend
A Friend will receive the newsletter, which will alert them of any upcoming workshops they may wish to pay to attend.
With a vision to grow the sector and build strong bicultural relationships between all those involved, EPC is managed by a volunteer committee who work to give support and encourage the community of performance and communication educators throughout the country.
The Purpose
of EPC
Code of Practice
The purpose of the Committee for Educators in Performance and Communication is to:
Guide professional educators to become the best they can
Support professional educators in that journey
Support professional educators in applications for LAT, job applications, community work.
Establish transparent professional protocols for our learners
Provide clear health and safety/professional boundary expectations to professional educators: for example - respect, maintaining professional boundaries, inclusive environment; being aware of our own (often unspoken/assumed) values/beliefs.
Provide guidance in sound business practices.
These are the values for ethical behaviour that underpin our practice as educators.
Code of Ethics
The EPC is guided by the vision and values of Speech NZ:
The Vision of Speech NZ
An Aotearoa New Zealand where everyone has access to oral communication training.
The Mission of Speech NZ
We are building a nation of confident communicators through excellent, equitable and empowering oral communication training.
The Values of Speech NZ
Growth – to support and empower ambition, creativity and achievement.
Collaboration – we work with communities and partners to create accessible, responsive and innovative opportunities.
Inclusion – an accessible, inclusive and safe environment to find your voice and advocate for you and your community.
Integrity – We show respect, kindness, empathy and trust.
When applying to become an Approved Teacher, individuals agree to accept and abide by the following code of practice:
Act with integrity by using means that are fair, ethical, and just.
Maintain cultural awareness and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural partnerships in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Work to empower learners by using quality teaching and leadership strategies.
Actively support and encourage professional colleagues in the industry.
Engage in positive and collaborative relationships with learners, their families and the wider community.
Create a welcoming, caring and creative learning environment that treats everyone with dignity and respect.
Run financial affairs with integrity in a professional manner consistent with the business community.
Undertake annual professional development and/or attend relevant workshops and training programmes to extend your profile in the community
Possess an LSB of Speech New Zealand or LTCL of Trinity College, or some other such qualification as the Committee may determine (e.g. a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre, English Literature etc) together with not less than two years adequate practical teaching experience.
Deirdre Snedden Trust Scholarships
Deirdre Snedden was a dedicated teacher who had a great sense of humour and enjoyed life. She loved books, pictures, drama, ballet and opera. Deirdre loved arts and crafts shows. She valued her leisure and used it productively. She was a great correspondent, and a great reader – she loved poetry and instilled that love in others.
Alfea Deirdre Snedden, died on February 21st, 2006. She left the majority portion of her estate to the Speech Communication Association. It was Deirdre’s wish that the funds from her estate be used by like-minded educators, for education/professional development outside of New Zealand.
