Today it is my great pleasure to share a snippet of a conversation that I recently had with Ian Timbrell. He is a former teacher who now spends his time ensuring that no student has to go through the challenges that he faced at school. We all want schools to be places where students are seen and valued and we all want schools that are more diverse and inclusive for all people. I won’t give too much away here, but I encourage you to listen, really listen, as he shares his journey. He is incredibly brave and it was wonderful to speak with him. Please take the time to listen to the whole conversation - the link is below: https://theartofteaching.podbean.com/e/ian-timbrell-his-mission-to-create-more-inclusive-schools-the-power-of-diversity-and-his-experience-at-school/ You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin
It was a delight to speak again with Amy Green. This is our second interview and I think that you will enjoy it. For those that are not aware Amy is the founder of The Wellness Strategy, a published author, speaker, facilitator, and coach, and a leader in improving workplace culture and wellbeing in schools and organisations. As a past teacher and school leader, Amy is determined to change the way we view well-being to support our everyday and workplace needs. With a background in teaching and leadership and having studied human behaviour and positive psychology, Amy brings to the wellbeing space a fresh approach to what can be a sensitive topic. I hope that you enjoy this chat with the brilliant Amy Green You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Today, I have the pleasure of sharing the second part of a conversation with the amazing Stephanie McConnell, the founding Principal of Lindfield Learning Village. She is the founder of Lindfield Learning Village. In this second part of our conversation, we deeply explored curriculum mapping, professional learning and leadership development. We talked about why we should always assume best intent, why we must reimagine leadership and how to create a village with low floors, wide walls and high ceilings. I am in awe of her kindness, generosity and openness. I hope you get as much out of this discussion as I did. Here is the first conversation that I had with her: Stephanie McConnell: Lindfield Learning Village, changing educational landscapes and why we must question everything.
Today I have the pleasure of having another episode with you. Recently I chatted with the amazing Hugh van Cuylenburg from The Resilience Project and the Imperfects Podcast. Here is the link to the whole conversation: https://shorturl.at/irUV5 I hope that you get as much out of this conversation as I did. 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website 📕 Chanel Contos: Consent Laid Bare Connect: Facebook
Today I have a very special episode for you, from the phenomenal Professor Guy Claxton. He is a cognitive scientist, education thought leader and prolific author. He has spent most of his working life at a variety of universities including Oxford, Bristol, King’s College London and Winchester. You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin I hope that you get as much out of this conversation as I did.
Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a recent conversation that I had with the brilliant Dr Deborah Netolicky. Deb is an Australian School Principal committed to building positive school cultures of trust, inclusivity, and excellence, through collective action that is strategically aligned and based on context, research, and innovation. Deb is an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the University of Adelaide and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Professional Capital and Community. She is a fellow podcaster and is the host of The Edu Salon Podcats: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-edu-salon/id1606510793
Today I have the privilege of sharing a recent conversation that I had with the brilliant Lael Stone. Lael is an Australian Speaker, educator, and author and is committed to supporting parents to understand their children, helping adults process their childhood trauma, and creating education systems that value emotional awareness. For Lael, Everything is based on one fundamental principle – connection and compassion. The purpose of her work is to help all humans understand themselves better and be inspired to live the life they desire. I hope that you get as much out of our conversation as I did.
I have the pleasure of sharing a conversation that I recently had with Dr. Shyam Barr. Shyam helps educators foster students’ metacognition and self-regulated learning. Shyam’s research explores professional learning approaches that support teachers’ thinking and practice about self‑regulated learning. We also talked about his new book Educate to Self-Regulate: Empowering Learners for Lifelong Success which you can pre-order using the link below. This is the second episode we have recorded and each time we talk I walk away with new insights. Here is our first conversion: Dr. Shyam Barr: Self-regulated learning and the motivational, cognitive, and metacognitive factors that influence learners. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-shyam-barr-self-regulated-learning-and/id1552506400?i=1000552422265 Pre-order Dr Shyam’s book Educate to Self-Regulate here: https://www.shyambarr.com.au/store
Today I have the privilege of sharing a snippet of a conversation that I had a little while ago with the brilliant Santos Gonzalez Verardo. Santos has spent the last 25 years working as a teacher, administrator, and leadership coach in San Diego. She supports district, school, and teacher leaders navigating challenging and complex educational landscapes as a leadership coach, management consultant, and training facilitator. In this discussion, we talked about how to build cohesive school communities, the power of authentic relationships, and how to create the right conditions for students to thrive. Here is the link to the full episode: Santos Gonzalez Verardo: Building school communities, outcomes vrs conditions, and how to manage transition You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Ray has 32 years of experience in the public education system, including 18 years as an educational leader. In 2014, Ray was named WA Primary Principal of the Year. In this snippet of our longer conversation, we talked about Developing foundational leadership skills, a leader that shaped him, and the power of hindsight. I encourage you to listen to the full episode, the link is below: Ray Boyd: Lessons from long-distance running, getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, and how to disagree privately and move forward with one voice. You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Today I am excited to share a snippet of a longer conversation that I had with Chris Buswell. He is a multi-award-winning educational leader and was named the Showcase Queensland Teacher of the Year in 2019, Commonwealth Bank Australia Teaching Fellow in 2020, and The Educator Hot List in 2023. In this chat, we talked about building a school, establishing culture and leadership lessons from Lionel Messi. To listen to the full episode please click the link below: https://shorturl.at/bFGUY You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Today I wanted to share a snippet of a longer conversation with the amazing Professor Andy Hargreaves. Andy needs no introduction. He is a speaker, author, advisor, and researcher who advocates for equitable and inclusive education In this existential interview, we talked about What truly matters, the wonders of childhood and embracing change. You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Grant Lewis. Grant’s specialty is working with teachers and leaders to develop their professional learning culture, inquiry learning, and curriculum design skills. He is passionate about curating and cultivating learning experiences that engage, challenge, and provoke learners. I hope that you get as much out of this discussion as I did. I hope that you enjoy this chat with the brilliant Grant Lewis. 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Today I am excited to share a recent conversation with Phil Murdoch. He is a specialist design teacher and an experienced voice in AI and education. He is a father of 3 and about to be a grandfather for the first time. He will be celebrating his 30th wedding anniversary to his high school sweetheart. In our chat we talked about, being a parent embracing failure and the future of schooling. I hope you get as much out of this conversation as I did. I hope that you enjoy this chat with the brilliant Amy Green 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dr Kylie Lipscombe is an experienced educator and researcher with a demonstrated history of working in schools, school systems, and in the higher education industry. Research interests include Educational leadership, Middle leadership, Collaboration, Professional Learning Communities, and Digital literacies. In this wide-ranging discussion, we talked about the importance of taking professional risks, the challenges of middle leadership, and having a life outside of school. I hope that you enjoy this chat with the brilliant Amy Green 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Today I have the privilege of sharing a recent conversation that I had with Matthew Bentley. He is the Head of Teaching and Learning at Shore - a school where I did my first casual day. Matthew has a demonstrated history of working in the education sector. He is skilled in Professional Development, Secondary Education, Assessment, Curriculum and Educational Consulting. We talked about the importance of marginal gains over time, the privilege of our profession and new models of professional learning. The episode will be up shortly here: https://lnkd.in/gBQRRz27
Today I have the pleasure of sharig a snipped of a conversation I had with chatted with Hugh van Cuylenburg: from The Resilience Project and the Imperfects Podcast The Resilience Project delivers emotionally engaging programs to schools, sports clubs and businesses, providing practical, evidence-based mental health strategies to build resilience and happiness. He has also teamed up with one of Australia’s most successful comedians, Ryan Shelton, and his very talented brother Josh to create The Imperfects Podcast - which is all about how perfectly imperfect we all are. I hope that you get as much out of this conversation as I did. 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website 📕 Chanel Contos: Consent Laid Bare Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Today I have the pleasure of sharing a snippet of a longer conversation that I had with the amazing James Nottingham. James Nottingham is the creator of the Learning Pit, one of the most widely used models for teaching to emerge in the last 20 years. He is also the author of 12 books, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and is listed in The Future 500, a ‘definitive list of the UK’s most forward-thinking and creative innovators’. When I first started this podcast, I remember feeling so nervous about approaching guests. I was just a random teacher from Australia who wanted to change how teachers engage in professional learning. James was so kind, generous and welcoming and I remember feeling so out of my depth when he agreed to speak with me. This episode remains one of my favourites and his work continues to transform the way that I teach. I encourage you to listen to the full episode which is here. 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website 🎙️ Podcast Episodes mentioned: James Nottingham: The Learning Pit, cognitive conflict and our primary role as educators. Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a recent conversation that I had with Matthew Esterman. He works as the Director of Innovation & Partnerships a local independent school. He is Future-focused and Outward-looking and was the recipient of the Teaching Fellow, Commbank Teacher Awards. In this interview, we talked about how to have ‘serious fun,’ learning management systems and the transformative power of technology and AI. I hope you get as much out of this discussion as I did. 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website 🎙️ Podcast Episodes mentioned: Professor Steven Heppell Dr Nick Jackson Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin
It is my pleasure today to share a conversation with the brilliant Leon Furze. Leon is an international consultant, author, and speaker with over fifteen years of experience in secondary and tertiary education and leadership. Leon is studying for his PhD in the implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence on writing instruction and education. In this conversation talked bout how becoming a parent has changed him, and the impact of generative artificial intelligence on schools and we unpacked some of the ethical complexities of technology use.