In this episode, we're diving into the world of coaching and mentoring and discussing how these practices can significantly impact the development of teachers at all stages of their careers. Whether you're a pre-service teacher just starting out, an early career teacher trying to find your footing, or an experienced educator looking to take on a leadership role, coaching and mentoring can help you grow and improve your teaching practice.

Our guests, George Tissera and Sanja Ivetic and Mary-Claire Relihan share their personal experiences with coaching and mentoring and discuss the vulnerability required to accept and work with feedback.

Together, we explore:

• The importance of school culture in supporting effective coaching and mentoring practices
• The approach to holistic mentoring and coaching within schools towards a more dynamic partnership and continuous learning.
• The benefits of coaching to professional development and student outcomes
• Cultivating personal and group reflection and improvement in teaching practice
• Vulnerability, gratitude, and celebration in mentoring and coaching
• Teaching and mentorship for professional development and personal evolution

This conversation is packed with informative strategies and valuable insights. Tune in today to Let’s Talk Teaching.

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Special Guests:

• George Tissera - Secondary School Teacher - Bentleigh Secondary College, Bentleigh East, Victoria
• Sanja Ivetic - Primary School Teacher - Rivergum Primary School, Hampton Park, Victoria
• Mary-Claire Relihan - Former teacher, PhD candidate and mentoring and coaching consultant at Monash University

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