The Art of Teaching

Dan Rodgers: Sport, Oreos and plate tectonics and magical classroom moments

Today, I am excited to share another insightful conversation with you. A little while ago, I spoke with Dan Rodgers, a passionate educator from Melbourne, Australia. Dan is a graduate teacher from the University of Melbourne, where he earned his Master of Primary Teaching. A proud alumnus of Oxley Christian College where he graduated in the class of 2007, he has since completed an undergraduate degree at Bible College. In addition to his academic journey, Dan has immersed himself in sport—both playing and watching—and worked across various roles. He is now eager to begin his teaching career with Year 6, bringing his rich experiences and enthusiasm into the classroom.

Moments with Dr Paul Kidson: Managing and keeping tension, self-care and post-critical theory.

 

Today, I am pleased to share a snippet of a larger conversation with the amazing Dr Paul Kidson. His teaching and research explores how school leaders work within and critically transform their professional lives. In this fascinating conversation, 

We talked about managing and keeping tension, self-care and post-critical theory. 

Here is the full conversation: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-paul-kidson-delusions-of-grandeur-understanding/id1552506400?i=1000632963464

 

Brad Gaynor: Forging positive organisational cultures, managing change, and developing high-performing teams.

Here is another conversation with a brilliant educator. With over 30 years of educational experience, including 25 in leadership roles, Brad Gyanor is currently a Performance Improvement Leader, working with schools across the ACT and NSW. He has served as President of the Australian Catholic Primary Principals Association and as a Board Director for both the ACPPA and the Australian Primary Principals Association. Recognized as Primary Principal of the Year in 2018, Brad specializes in leadership coaching, school culture, change management, and team development.

Matt Pitman: The Connection Curriculum

Today, we’re joined by Matt Pitman, an experienced educational leader passionate about creating learning environments that inspire entrepreneurial thinking, curiosity, and creative and critical thought. We’ll also dive into the Connection Curriculum, a powerful framework focused on collective leadership and community engagement. It’s all about equipping educators with the tools to build thriving, connected communities through collaboration and shared responsibility. Stay tuned for an insightful conversation!

Kerrin Smith: Positive Psychology, Empowering School Leaders and The Elevated Approach.

Have you ever wondered What drives people to find their purpose in life? 

This is a question that has fascinated Kerrin Smith for over a decade. His journey began as a school teacher, where he sought to unlock the potential of his students and team. He quickly recognised how his team's expertise directly influenced student success, sparking his passion for creating environments where people can thrive. After leaving the classroom, Kerrin transitioned into consulting, designing and delivering workshops across Australia to help leaders develop their personal and professional skills. His work fosters growth, nurtures talent, and empowers individuals to discover their purpose and achieve their full potential. 

Connect with Kerrin here: https://www.theelevatedapproach.com.au/our-approach

A conversation with Phil Murdoch from The Tattooed Teacher Podcast

Today I have a different type of episode. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Phil Murdoch who is a specialist Design Teacher, AI education Trainer and the host of The Tattooed Teacher Podcast. Phil has just launched his podcast and he has had some amazing guests. So, this conversation was when I had the opportunity to be interviewed by him. I am not used to being on the other side of the microphone, but I enjoyed every minute of it. I hope that you get something out of it and that you take the time to subscribe to The Tattooed Teacher Podcast

Here is the original audio: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mathew-green/id1749245520?i=1000666183236

Here is my conversation with Phil on The Art of Teaching Podcast:

Phil Murdoch: Artificial intelligence, embracing failure and the future of schooling.

 

Dr Jonathon Mascorella: The transformative power of family dinners, research enriched innovation and educational disruption.

It’s my pleasure to share a recent conversation with Dr Jonathon Mascorella the Director of Innovation at Loreto Kirribilli. Jonathon is an educator and mentor who is passionate about unlocking individual potential through innovative teaching methods and agile learning practices. With a PhD in power dynamics and policy, he brings a deep understanding of how stakeholders collaborate to shape ideas and implement strategies, fostering an environment where creativity and growth thrive.

Dr. Dion Tuckwell, Dr. Fiona Young and Jackie Vaughan: Making Space, Innovative Learning Experiences and how to build a school.

Today, I’m delighted to share a recent conversation I had with three remarkable individuals: Dr. Dion Tuckwell, a communication design lecturer; Dr. Fiona Young, an architect and researcher specializing in learning environments from Hayball Architects; and Jackie Vaughan, the Foundation Principal of Evelyn Scott School. These inspiring professionals were all integral in the design and construction of Evelyn Scott School.

It was an honour to be part of this discussion, and I hope you find it as insightful and inspiring as I did.

Mitchell Hemphill: Self-leadership, starting in a new school and the importance of embracing leadership diversity

It is my great pleasure to re-introduce Mitchell Hemphill. Mitchell is s school principal and leader from Canada. The first time we spoke I was about a year ago and we discussed Finding your purpose, learning to listen and developing a cohesive school community. In this conversation, it felt as though we picked up right where we left off. We talked about self-leadership, starting in a new school, and the importance of embracing leadership diversity. 

Here is my first conversation with him: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-art-of-teaching/id1552506400?i=1000631708172

It was a privilege to talk again with Mitchell.

Dr Tom Porta: How to differentiate, embracing diverse teaching approaches and inclusive education.

Dr Tom Porta is an academic, educator, researcher, and author. 

Tom focuses on inclusive education and differentiated instruction. He completed his PhD in Inclusive Education in 2023. As a Lecturer and educator, he is dedicated to helping schools implement inclusive education practices.

With over a decade of experience teaching in primary and secondary settings, plus four years in tertiary education, Tom has delved into inclusive education, numeracy, learning difficulties, disabilities, and developing programs for students with high support needs.