EduChanger Podcast: The real stories behind educational transformation.

Jonny Boyle, the Co-Founder & Managing Director of Jeddle - an education tech company that provides Band 6 quality resources that are paired with tactics and strategies to approach the HSC examinations. The online platform also includes an AI marking feedback system for students - JedAi that I look forward to discussing further. Each year Jonny interviews the students who achieve state ranks in their HSC English courses, in order to understand the strategies and content behind their success and share it with others. I want to state that I have no vested interest in the company and no kickback from this conversation- I have just seen Jonny’s resources and strategies be genuinely transformative for students, such as the case for one school in Newcastle which saw a 472% increase in Band 6 English results after implementing Jeddle from Years 7-12 from 2021. With over 50,000 students and teachers served by the platform and 150 schools engaged with your resources including a school int he top 5 in NSW, 6m views on resources on YouTube, join with me as we dive into the reason for this success.

Today's episode focuses on the leadership strategies and accomplishments of Mr Christopher Bradbury. During his role as Principal of Northholm Grammar School from 2019-2024, he applied teaching, learning and character education experience from his time as a Head of Faculty and Director of Teaching and Learning at The Kings School to transform an entire school system, including a rise of 276 places in the NSW HSC State Rankings within just six years. From declining enrolments, financial strain and academic underachievement to becoming a top-50 school in New South Wales- including in the year after his tenure, Chris speaks about achievable and sustainable practices. Today, Chris serves as Principal of Radford College, a high-performing co-educational school in Canberra, where his passion for excellence continues to shape students, staff and the wider community.