This one is for all those teachers who have ever even remotely considered going remote!
Hakea joins me to shine a light on the realities of teaching away from metro areas, and shares actionable tips for making sure you’re well prepared for your new adventure.
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Ah, a controversial episode!
The use of screen time during school meals is on the rise – but is it really such a good idea? Paediatric dietician Francesca, from Growing Early Minds, shares her wisdom for the good, the bad, and the necessary when it comes to letting your students watch a show while they eat their morning/afternoon tea and lunch.
This episode I welcome back Angela Wilson to talk about job crafting – what it is, what it isn’t, and the steps to follow to ensure your job actually brings you some joy this year!
Job crafting is all about tailoring your day-to-day experiences to bring forward your interests, passions, and whole self into your daily work (but still within the constraints of your role!). Angela steps us through how to do this effectively, while ensuring you aren’t adding more to your already overflowing plate.
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This is part three in a three part mini-series exploring my unconventional takeaways from the RELIT2022 cup-filling day!
Shelley Moore challenged perspectives about inclusion in the classroom (and in society). She shined a light on our selfish excuses, our alienating policies, and our one-size-fits-all approach.
I provide real, actually achievable steps you can enact in your classroom today to work toward true inclusion for all of your students – because the barriers are in the environment, not in the small human in front of you.
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This is part one in a three part mini-series exploring my unconventional takeaways from the RELIT2022 cup-filling day!
Part 1 takes a dive into the wisdom of Dr Jody Carrington. Her messages ring with such truth:
– If you’re not ok, the people you’re in charge of don’t stand a chance
– All we want is to feel seen
– When you are acknowledged, you rise
Join me as I explore these topics and what they mean for us in our classrooms.
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This week in Aus is Teacher Aide Appreciation Week! Holy dooly do I appreciate every single teacher aide I’ve ever worked with. In this episode I want to highlight some of the key reasons why we cannot live without our…
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I’m sure you’ve heard a WHOLE HEAP of stuff about trans people lately. It’s been all over politics and the media, with some of the information doing the rounds being outright lies. This week I am joined by Dr Cate…
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Being in a teaching rut can get tedious, draining, and even boring. But being complacent can be dangerous. This episode is for those of us who are feeling the shine wear off teaching, feeling like we might need something a…
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