In 2005, then 20 year old Mr Josh Bullock was given a lift to his Dubbo real estate job by a Charles Sturt University (CSU) staff member and in conversation mentioned he would have liked to be a teacher but did not do well in the Higher School Certificate. By the time he had closed the car door and walked into work, he had new aspirations to complete a degree in teaching. Mr Bullock paid his way through his CSU Bachelor of Education degree working as a plumber’s labourer and now has a full-time teaching job at Wellington Primary School. Lecturer in Teacher Education, Ms Maria Bennet says Mr Bullock can graduate with pride. “Josh was always keen and passionate about what he was doing and very involved in the whole uni process and furthering his career,” she says. “It’s great to see Josh fulfil his dream of working in education. He has the right qualities to be a fantastic teacher.” Mr Bullock will attend the CSU Graduation ceremony in Dubbo on Wednesday 24 March along with 94 fellow graduates.