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A series of candid conversations with educators, thinkers and life long learners with a focus on looking at the education system in a way that is both supportive and inclusive. Hosted by Laura and Cheryl from Teacher Sphere: teachers with 35 + years of experience in education, primarily in the classroom. These chats are honest, inspirational and thought provoking. All are welcome as we have all had our own experiences with education.
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This is a quick episode to discuss the new Victorian intiative that allows pre service teachers permission to teach in classrooms prior to fully qualifying. I have Wais Habib who is currently working as a CRT (casual relief teacher) while in his final year of Uni. This is a 'how to' episode where we discuss exactly how you can apply and get your pe…
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Thank you for coming back - I appreciate that you are having to wait a little longer for these episodes to arrive and I am very grateful for your patience. This episode is with Louka Parry - educator, ex school principal and now CEO of The Learning Future. We discuss the way the education is not broken, just outdated. We discuss what can be taken u…
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A very honest conversation with Rachael from Let's Grow - a private practitioner as well as a servicing a wellbeing role at a primary school in Melbourne. We discuss Rachael's challenges in the classroom Lacking inspiration as students How we hope to see wellbeing and self commitment becoming more mainstream As well as actionable steps to help take…
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Dr Mary Hemphill is an educator, a leader and an innovator. Her book 'The One Minute Meeting' is all about actionable ways to increase voice and agency in education in a real (not tokenistic) way. We discuss how she has built self trust, the value of being different as well as how she is constantly upgrading her own knowledge and viewpoint. I love …
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I have Mel from Little Flies Hypnobirthing with me today to discuss all things birth and how to remove the fear for a more empowered birthing experience. Mel is a nurse, midwife and hypnobirthing practitioner and trainer. We discuss the perception of birth in mainstream society and how understanding your options can shift everything. To learn more …
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A fantastic chat around social justice curriculum that can be embedded into our Math classrooms to contextualise the world for our students. Jenna has just finished her Masters in Inclusive education and is deeply passionate about informing her students. If you want to know more about Jenna, head to her Instagram: Math4Change We discuss Our roles a…
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Emma and I met in 2013 when we taught at a school together. Emma was working part time as a Drama/English teacher while teaching singing outside of the traditional classroom. I have continued to follow along with her journey on socials and was thrilled to see she opened up her own vocal studios in 2021. We discuss the shift of the music industry si…
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Have you ever met someone that you have felt so completely aligns with your beliefs that the conversation is effortless? That is what I feel while I have this conversation. Kirsten Cobabe is literally a teen whisperer. She works with families to support their teen in being heard, held, supported and truly understood. We discuss how she came up with…
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Welcome back to Season 3. I have Josh Reid Jones on the podcast who is the founde of the JUST BE NICE Project. If you haven't heard of it, this is their why: Unique to the JBNProject is our mission to improve equality of opportunity. We believe that the best starting point is to ensure that everyone is housed, employed and has good mental health. W…
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This is my conversation with Ebonie - once my student, now my colleague. We talk about our time together as teacher and student. The reason she wanted to become a teacher and how that journey looked. Big life lessons. Support for graduate teachers. The students that have made a big impact on her and much more. This will be the last episode for 2021…
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Another great episode with Dan Jackson discussing his new book: Work Less, Teach More: How to be an effective teacher and live a life you love. We discuss his 'why' and what he is hoping readers get out of reading his strategies behind being more effective as a teacher. Dan is relatable and has had first hand experience of feeling genuine burn out …
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The world feels like it is in good hands. Jin and Sabina are two recently graduated high school students from New South Wales who wanted to see change. As students of colour that felt comfortable in the activist space, they wanted to do more. For them, it's not okay to not be racist, we need to be anti racist and making changes both individually an…
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This is my discussion with Clare Mackie We originally connected through her podcast: Teachers Talk Texts; an incredible show to support VCE English students. She is now on After the Bell to discuss: Teaching English and Literature Favourite texts Evolution of pedagogy Leadership Tutoring The wish for more flexibility in this job The hustle of teach…
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George Couros is an inspiring educator and leader from Edmonton, Canada. He is a father to young children as well as a writer, publisher and speaker. He challenges us as educators, as the system, to make the difference we want to make without feeling like a victim to the things we cannot change. I highly recommend that you check out his website and…
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This is my conversation with Suzanne, an AP with many years in charge of HR at a secondary school in Melbourne. We discuss - What a good CV and cover letter look like How to answer the dreaded Key Selection Criteria The importance of a referee and who you should ask Interview suggestions What you should expect from your interview panel and much mor…
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This is my discussion with Kristie; I Drama/English teacher passionate about inclusive education. Kristie has also experienced burn out which manifested in physical ailments and required her to leave the profession for a period of time to heal. We discuss that journey as well as many other big questions about education and life long learning. Krist…
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This is the most chaotic episode I have ever recorded. We have children interrupting the recording (mine) and power outages (not mine) and we perservered. I made the conscious decision to leave most of the chaos in because it is a true reflection of what my teaching life (and I am sure many others) has been like this year. I interview a colleague o…
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This episode I get to chat to Hunter Hansen, the man behind The Life Autistic. Hunter is incredibly accessible and supports both neurodiverse and neurotypical in breaking down some stereotypes and offering up solutions. He discusses how autism fits in his life, the strategies he has found that have supported him over the years and why he 'busted th…
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If you do not follow Ellen on Instagram - you must! We discuss this crazy job that we all love. The fluctuation of pressure and stress on educators throughout the term. How to prioritise ourselves and be consistent with our self care. Ellen speaks about her own health challenges and how she has come to be such an active advocate for teacher wellbei…
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Just like an English class, my colleagues Jen and John (JR) use the important Indigenous play 'The 7 Stages of Grieving' by Wesley Enoch and Deborah Mailman as a spring board for discussion. Not only do we discuss the play that we are currently teaching alongside ‘The Longest Memory’ by Fred D'Aguiar, but we also discuss our own Australian identiti…
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My conversation with musician turned educator Lisa for @redpoppys_class on instagram. As someone who had quite the journey to arrive at teaching, Lisa has so much wisdom to share. We discuss: the importance of teaching the whole child advocating for wellbeing, both staff and student improving student agency teaching our students about the online wo…
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Queering the curriculum with Naomi – a secondary high school teacher currently completing her SECOND Masters degree is gifted education. Naomi has worked in government, private and catholic sectors. She has been instrumental in raising awareness for LGBTQIA+ students in her schools and creating safe spaces within education. She is passionate about …
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This is my conversation wtih Dan Jackson from Teachers PD. From classroom teacher to Deputy Principal, Dan now has a thriving business supporting teachers improve their teaching and learning strategies. He runs online courses, custom PDs as well as a free podcast called the Effective teaching podcast. His podcast is a fantastic opportunity to learn…
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My chat with my wonderful friend and forever learner, Leslie Allin. We met as young university students on exchange in England. Leslie from Canada and me from Australia. Leslie has gone on to complete her PhD in Victorian Literature, published an analytical text, taught at the university level and now teaches womens self defence. This is a very ope…
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My conversation with Karen Caswell. Karen is a life long learner, experienced educator and advocate for deep connections. She speaks vulnerably about nearing burn out and disillusionment in the teaching profession and how she navigated her way to find the love of the job again. She answers big questions like: What role education has played in her l…
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I talk to Cam and Emma, my colleagues as well as passionate health educators in this episode. The curriculum they have developed in the human sexuality space is nothing short of inspirational. We discuss big topics like: Fertility as a journey Endometriosis and chronic pain Consent Pornography Shameful education around sex Empowering our students a…
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I am truly thrilled to bring this episode to you. My discussion with Kayla from: @ourdillybag and @oursonglines We talk about: The importance of acknowledging the land we inhabit Survival Day Understanding how to appreciate the culture that is most relevant to you as an individual Identity Shifts in education around indigenous perspectives Dismantl…
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This one has been in the works for a while. With impressive professional careers and an impending birth I knew I had to lock these three down for a chat. Serena and Aaron are both APs in NSW and Nathan is a leading teaching and has worked for the department in VIC. It turns out we are all quite deep thinkers and we tackle big topics such as: The 'w…
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This is my conversation with Cath Williams. She is an experienced teacher, kindness advocate and fellow podcaster. Check out her show Get ConnectED We talk all about the beauty of connection through social media, taking risks in the classroom and seeking out support when needed. Cath mentions a number of great accounts to follow including: @drjodyc…
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This is my conversation wtih the fabulous Deb McNaughton. Her journey from primary educator to mother to full time artist is quite the story. She is fearless, savvy and determined. Her skills as a teacher and learner continue to catapult her to new heights as an independent artist and entrepeneur. Deb is also incredibly kind and generous. Always sh…
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This is a very honest discussion with Renae Mountford: covergirl (Wine with Teacher magazine) and passionate educator. We discuss: Her journey through education as student and teacher Being the victim of childhood bullying The role of a teacher and how that idea has shifted with experience Advice for pre service teachers? The advantages and challen…
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Ben from The English Lab and I do a deep dive on the Unit 3 Argument Analysis SAC for VCE English. We talk about: The objective of this task. Structure – from an assessor’s perspective What is included in a high scoring response compared to the mid and low range responses How can students improve their analyses How to incorporate metalanguage witho…
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This is my conversation with Shan from @teachandchangelives on Instagram. We discuss her current role as an educator for autistic students her past roles in mainstream primary classes her time working with children of trauma our fear and reservations around being 'out there' on social media as well as the reality of career burnout hopes for educati…
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This is my chat with Maddie - @vcalteacher We discuss her time as a 'disruptive' student and what was really going on for her. Her focus on harm minimisation and how important it is for students to have a 'safe adult' in their lives. She also passionately promotes the importance of filling in the gaps of our history as Australians and giving a plat…
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This conversation is with Chris Sherwin. He appears to have nine lives, living many different experiences and having a variety of roles. Working in these different fields has afforded him a genuine insight into university where he mentored PHD students and wrote reports that informed environmental legislation. He also taught adults for a number of …
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This is my conversation with Rachel Key. She began her teaching career in 2020, amidst the pandemic. We discuss her time as a student, her experience as a trainee teacher as well as her first year as a graduate. Rachel is stepping up to make a difference around body image for her students and I certainly hope will consider developing a program for …
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This is my conversation with Spencer Sharp, a STEM educator from the USA. We talk about developing curriculum to increase problems solving and design. the importance of reflecting on our practice and our perspective on what good learning looks like. shifting the focus on one type of assessment and ensuring students have choice and accountability of…
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My conversation with Mathilde Lambert. She graduated Year 12 in 2020, but went non scored. She has a passion for acting, singing and songwriting, with her first single out now on spotify. We talk about the importance of acknowledging indigenous culture in our curriculum and her coming to terms with her authentic self. At the time of this interview …
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This is my conversation with Aaron Johnston a primary school Assistant Principal in NSW. We talk about job applications and interview tips. His love of flexible learning spaces, shifting the pedagogy to get the best out of team teaching environments. The impact visible learning has had on his teaching practice and the importance of creating safe, h…
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I have been talking about this conversation with anyone that will listen and I am so excited this is my first conversation episode of 2021. Dr. Mary Hemphill is the CEO of The Limitless Lady, LLC and Founder of The Limitless Leader, a company that helps individuals ignite the leader in themselves so they can better serve their community, company, &…
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I was inspired to record this episode after listening to George Couros' first 2021 episode on his Innovator's Mindset Podcast. He asks 3 questions - 1. Who is a teacher that has inspired you? 2. Talk about one administrator who impacted you. 3. What advice would you give your first-year teacher self? I reflect on why George is someone I look up to …
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Nathan van der Monde is inspiring, generous and incredibly intelligent. He loves an experience and will throw his hat in the ring if it means he has the opportunity to expand his mind and understanding around best practice and what is best for our students in the classroom. We talk about his time as a secondary teacher in Victoria, the decision to …
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This conversation is with Jess and Glenn, both teachers who have experienced the highs and lows of this profession. We talk about burnout, losing the love for the classroom and having to make a conscious effort to choose again. The importance of those messy and loud tasks when it comes to building independence and critical and creative thinking in …
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I look back at the first 12 episodes with my guests to reflect on what I loved about these conversations and all that I have learnt from this podcast since beginning only a few short months ago on 8/8/20. 2020 has been a wild ride and I am so grateful for you choosing to download these episodes and to be here with me. Your support means so much. --…
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My conversation with Roxy - a secondary educator from London that I connected with via instagram. She discusses her decision to become a teacher after originally aspiring to work in charities. The importance of understanding the culture of your students and setting clear boundaries, but also remembering to keep the humanity in teaching. We discuss …
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This episode is one I have with three women I met at mothers group. We talk about big topics like: education professional goals being a woman in society beliefs about motherhood I am so grateful for the honesty and difference in perspective offered by each of my guests. I am hoping, like in all of my episodes, to normalise the fact that there truly…
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This conversation is with a family of Outdoor Ed and Physical Education educators. Rowan, a teacher and father, who has not only taught his own children (Georgia and James) - but has worked along side them. Recently retired from the profession, Rowan has left his educational legacy in the hands of his children. We discuss teaching from the perspect…
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I put out this 'call to action' a little while ago, here was my pitch: I would like to showcase student voice. The idea is to either respond to (if a student) or give your students (if a teacher) the statement, ‘I wish my teacher... ‘ and then complete the statement. So it could be: ‘I wish my teacher... knew/said/taught/understood/valued/provided/…
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This is a conversation I have with a childhood friend of mine, Gillian. She is an exceptional dancer, worked professionally, owned her own studio and continue to teach and choreograph. As a creative she did not take the 'conventional' path, however has had much life experience. We talk about the impacts of being a perfectionist, how we have both su…
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This episode was inspired by a message I received recently from an ex student who is now a teacher and wanted to let me know about the impact I had made. So, I put out the call to a number of my ex students and just said: 'Could you please send me a brief recording of something you remember me teaching you.' The responses I got allowed me to really…
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