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Hugh van Cuylenburg: The Resilience Project, embracing imperfection and being present for those that matter most.

Today I have the pleasure of sharig another episode with you. Recently I chatted with the amazing 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.

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Moments with James Nottingham: Insights from pig farming and how a trip to South Africa changed the course of his life.

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.

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James Nottingham: The Learning Pit, cognitive conflict and our primary role as educators. 

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Matthew Esterman: Serious fun, the power of Generative AI and new approaches to teacher training.

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.

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Andres Trujillo: The transformative power of arts education, the importance of pastoral care and his favourite teacher.

Today I have the great pleasure of introducing you to Andres Trujillo, a passionate educator, and father. He is passionate about  Visual Arts and Pastoral Coordinator with a demonstrated history of student-centred education.

We talked about the importance of pastoral care, the transformative impact of arts education and the impact that teachers had on his life. 

It was a joy to speak with him and I hope that you get as much out of conversation as I did. 

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Leon Furze: How becoming a parent has changed him and navigating the practical and ethical implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence.

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.

Chris Higgins: The MacKillop Institute and fostering social inclusion and cohesion in Australian schools.

Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a recent conversation I had with Chris Higgins, who is the National Programs Director, Development and Innovation at The MacKillop Institute. 

He is a teacher and a PhD candidate in Education, where her researches the role of digital technologies and global competencies in fostering social inclusion and cohesion in Australian schools.

Chris has received multiple awards and recognitions for my curriculum innovation and leadership, such as Most Influential Educator, Australian Education Awards Curriculum Innovation Award Finalist and the Asialink Fellowship.  

Chris was a wonderful guest and it was a privilege to speak with him

Don Wettrick: CEO of the STARTedUP Foundation and why education should be about solving interesting problems and developing the leadership capacity to get it done.

Today it is my absolute pleasure to introduce you to Don Wettrick. Before we start, I wanted to apologise to Don for the delay in getting this episode out into the world; we recorded it some time ago. He is an author, TEDx speaker, an educator and a podcaster.

Don is the founder and CEO of the STARTedUP Foundation, a nonprofit focused on encouraging students to view the world through the lens of entrepreneurship. He is well-versed in innovation, entrepreneurship, and the importance of arming students with the skills and the network to succeed. 

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife of 27 years, Alicia, and their three children.

Melanie Macmillan and Danielle Porter: The Public Education Foundation, lessons from Harvard and the power of public education.

I have another very special episode for you today. 

Melanie Macmillan and Danielle Porter are both public school principals who were worthy recipients of a scholarship from The Public Education Foundation. The Public Education Foundation’s Harvard Club of Australia Education Scholarship enables three principals of Australian government primary or secondary schools to undertake a short professional program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

The Public Education Foundation is an incredible not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing life-changing scholarships to leaders in public education and enhancing the value and reputation of public schools.

Melanie happens to be my boss and has impacted my career more than she will ever know. 

I hope that you enjoy this conversation with Melanie and Danielle. 

Here is the case study on Everest that we mentioned: https://hbr.org/2001/10/the-leadership-lessons-of-mount-everest

Stephanie McConnell: Assuming best intent, reimagining leadership and how to create a village with low floors, wide walls and high ceilings.

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. 

Dr Simon Breakespear: The Pruning Principle, energy flows, and how to make your highest contribution.

Today I have the pleasure of sharing a recent conversation with Dr Simon Breakespear. Simon is a passionate educator and has always been so generous with his time. His work Teaching Sprints which is a professional development process that supports overloaded educators to enhance their expertise, has been transformative to me and so many others. In this conversation we talked about some of his recent research into the ‘pruning principle’ and how we can implement systems and processes to make time for what matters most. 

I hope you enjoy this conversation with the incredible Dr Simon Breakespear.