The Art of Teaching

It is my pleasure today to introduce you to a dear friend of mine Oyelola Oyetunji. After eight years of working in professional consulting, she made a career pivot. Oyelola now works as a writer who creates empathy-empowered content to help businesses construct powerful messages. Her business is called Phrased with Purpose. She is one of the most gifted leaders that I know and truly knows what it means to lead with empathy and compassion. It is a privilege to introduce you to her and her amazing work. .

Today, I have the privilege of sharing a recent conversation with Rohan Dredge. I have known Rohan and his incredible wife Megan for nearly 25 years. He has consistently been a guiding leadership voice in my life. With a Master's in Educational Psychology and extensive experience as an executive coach, Rohan has trained some of Australia’s most impressive business leaders. Rohan has an innate talent for identifying blind spots in individuals, teams, and organizations. He crafts effective strategies that enhance workplace culture and significantly boost performance outcomes. He is currently the CEO of a remarkable organisation called Pragmatic Thinking. I hope you find this conversation as insightful as I did. You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Dr Ray Boyd has decades of experience in the public education system, including 20 years as an educational leader. In 2014, Ray was named WA Primary Principal of the Year. More recently he became the Foundation Principal for Dayton Primary School. This is the second time I have had the privilege of having him on the podcast and it was a wonderful opportunity. We talked about many things, including small daily decisions, The Air Force One Approach and knowing when to quit. You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Today, I'm delighted to share a recent discussion I had with the talented Paige Carmody. Paige is a facilitator, speaker, and coach known for her expertise in leadership consulting. She collaborates with organizations that recognize the pivotal role of their people in achieving high performance. Leveraging her skills in behaviour design, Paige achieves significant performance improvements for individuals, leaders, and teams alike. In this fascinating and honest conversation, we talked about the privilege and burden of leadership, the importance of being seen and the region beta paradox. I hope that you get as much out of our conversation as I did. You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Today I have the great privilege of introducing you to Leah Grant. She is a versatile artist, potter, and educator known for her vibrant, uplifting work. Her art explores textures and colours across various mediums, currently focusing on aerosol and ceramics. Leah draws on personal experiences to create thought-provoking pieces. She holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts from Federation University (2009) and a Diploma of Education (Secondary) (2012), actively inspiring creativity and innovation in her students. In this conversation, we talked about the transformative power of arts education. I hope you get as much out of this conversation as I did with the incredible Leah Grant. You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a recent conversation that I had with the brilliant Oliver Burkeman - author of the book ‘4,000 Weeks.” Few books have impacted as much as Oliver’s and it is one that I return to time and time again. In short, The average human lifespan is absurdly, insultingly brief. As Oliver states “If you live to be 80, you’ll have had about 4,000 weeks. But that’s no reason for despair. We must confront our radical finitude, accepting how little control we have. This is the key to a fulfilling and meaningfully productive life. He has been a guest on some of the world’s biggest podcasts including with Peter Attia, On Being with Krista Tippett, The Tim Ferriss Show, The Imperfects Podcasts, Feel Better Live More with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a Ceo and Chris Williamson’s Modern Wisdom and The Ali Abdaal Podcast . I hope that you get as much out of this conversation as I did. You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a conversation that I recently had with Andrew Oberthur. He is an author and principal. In this conversation, we talked about his recent book The School Leadership Juggle - practical tips for educators to juggle the expectations of the work with the reality of the job. In this episode we talk about many things including the challenges of leadership, remembering your core business and having a life outside of school. I hope you get as much out of this discussion as I did. You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Dr Ray Boyd has decades of experience in the public education system, including 20 years as an educational leader. In 2014, Ray was named WA Primary Principal of the Year. More recently he became the Foundation Principal for Dayton Primary School. This is the second time I have had the privilege of having him on the podcast and it was a wonderful opportunity. We talked about many things, including small daily decisions, The Air Force One Approach and knowing when to quit. You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Today I have the pleasure of sharing a recent conversation that I had with Ricky Kradolfer from Amplify Music Education. Amplify was co-founded by Ricky Kradolfer and his wife to ensure that every student has access to contemporary, inspiring and engaging music lessons that meet the curriculum. We talked about so many things in this conversation including his time as the lead vocalist for City Riots an indie rock band from Adelaide, the power of music to unite us, Amplify and lessons from building a family business. I hope that you get as much out of this discussion as I did with the amazing Ricky Kradolfer You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Today I have a very special episode for you, from the phenomenal Professor Guy Claxton. He is a cognitive scientist, education thought leader and prolific author. He has spent most of his working life at a variety of universities including Oxford, Bristol, King’s College London and Winchester. You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin I hope that you get as much out of this conversation as I did.

Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a recent conversation that I had with the brilliant Dr Deborah Netolicky. Deb is an Australian School Principal committed to building positive school cultures of trust, inclusivity, and excellence, through collective action that is strategically aligned and based on context, research, and innovation. Deb is an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the University of Adelaide and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Professional Capital and Community. She is a fellow podcaster and is the host of The Edu Salon Podcats: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-edu-salon/id1606510793

Today I have the privilege of sharing a recent conversation that I had with the brilliant Lael Stone. Lael is an Australian Speaker, educator, and author and is committed to supporting parents to understand their children, helping adults process their childhood trauma, and creating education systems that value emotional awareness. For Lael, Everything is based on one fundamental principle – connection and compassion. The purpose of her work is to help all humans understand themselves better and be inspired to live the life they desire. I hope that you get as much out of our conversation as I did. You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

I have the pleasure of sharing a conversation that I recently had with Dr. Shyam Barr. Shyam helps educators foster students’ metacognition and self-regulated learning. Shyam’s research explores professional learning approaches that support teachers’ thinking and practice about self‑regulated learning. We also talked about his new book Educate to Self-Regulate: Empowering Learners for Lifelong Success which you can pre-order using the link below. This is the second episode we have recorded and each time we talk I walk away with new insights. Here is our first conversion: Dr. Shyam Barr: Self-regulated learning and the motivational, cognitive, and metacognitive factors that influence learners. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-shyam-barr-self-regulated-learning-and/id1552506400?i=1000552422265 Pre-order Dr Shyam’s book Educate to Self-Regulate here: https://www.shyambarr.com.au/store You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Today I have the privilege of sharing a snippet of a conversation that I had a little while ago with the brilliant Santos Gonzalez Verardo. Santos has spent the last 25 years working as a teacher, administrator, and leadership coach in San Diego. She supports district, school, and teacher leaders navigating challenging and complex educational landscapes as a leadership coach, management consultant, and training facilitator. In this discussion, we talked about how to build cohesive school communities, the power of authentic relationships, and how to create the right conditions for students to thrive. Here is the link to the full episode: Santos Gonzalez Verardo: Building school communities, outcomes vrs conditions, and how to manage transition You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Ray has 32 years of experience in the public education system, including 18 years as an educational leader. In 2014, Ray was named WA Primary Principal of the Year. In this snippet of our longer conversation, we talked about Developing foundational leadership skills, a leader that shaped him, and the power of hindsight. I encourage you to listen to the full episode, the link is below: Ray Boyd: Lessons from long-distance running, getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, and how to disagree privately and move forward with one voice. You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Today I am excited to share a snippet of a longer conversation that I had with Chris Buswell. He is a multi-award-winning educational leader and was named the Showcase Queensland Teacher of the Year in 2019, Commonwealth Bank Australia Teaching Fellow in 2020, and The Educator Hot List in 2023. In this chat, we talked about building a school, establishing culture and leadership lessons from Lionel Messi. To listen to the full episode please click the link below: https://shorturl.at/bFGUY You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Today I wanted to share a snippet of a longer conversation with the amazing Professor Andy Hargreaves. Andy needs no introduction. He is a speaker, author, advisor, and researcher who advocates for equitable and inclusive education In this existential interview, we talked about What truly matters, the wonders of childhood and embracing change. You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Today it is my great pleasure to share a snippet of a conversation that I recently had with Ian Timbrell. He is a former teacher who now spends his time ensuring that no student has to go through the challenges that he faced at school. We all want schools to be places where students are seen and valued and we all want schools that are more diverse and inclusive for all people. I won’t give too much away here, but I encourage you to listen, really listen, as he shares his journey. He is incredibly brave and it was wonderful to speak with him. Please take the time to listen to the whole conversation - the link is below: https://theartofteaching.podbean.com/e/ian-timbrell-his-mission-to-create-more-inclusive-schools-the-power-of-diversity-and-his-experience-at-school/ You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Grant Lewis. Grant’s specialty is working with teachers and leaders to develop their professional learning culture, inquiry learning, and curriculum design skills. He is passionate about curating and cultivating learning experiences that engage, challenge, and provoke learners. I hope that you get as much out of this discussion as I did. I hope that you enjoy this chat with the brilliant Grant Lewis. 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Today I am excited to share a recent conversation with Phil Murdoch. He is a specialist design teacher and an experienced voice in AI and education. He is a father of 3 and about to be a grandfather for the first time. He will be celebrating his 30th wedding anniversary to his high school sweetheart. In our chat we talked about, being a parent embracing failure and the future of schooling. I hope you get as much out of this conversation as I did. I hope that you enjoy this chat with the brilliant Amy Green 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Jackie Vaughan is a proud advocate of public education and has been a teacher and educational leader in the ACT for 25 years. Jackie Vaughan is the Foundation Principal of Evelyn Scott School, a brand new P-10 school in Denman Prospect, Canberra ACT. All Canberra public schools are guided by the ACT Future of Education Strategy. Evelyn Scott School utilises a Future Focused Learning Continuum from preschool through to Year 10. I hope that you enjoy this chat with the brilliant Amy Green 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Dr Kylie Lipscombe is an experienced educator and researcher with a demonstrated history of working in schools, school systems, and in the higher education industry. Research interests include Educational leadership, Middle leadership, Collaboration, Professional Learning Communities, and Digital literacies. In this wide-ranging discussion, we talked about the importance of taking professional risks, the challenges of middle leadership, and having a life outside of school. I hope that you enjoy this chat with the brilliant Amy Green 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Today I have the privilege of sharing a recent conversation that I had with Matthew Bentley. He is the Head of Teaching and Learning at Shore - a school where I did my first casual day. Matthew has a demonstrated history of working in the education sector. He is skilled in Professional Development, Secondary Education, Assessment, Curriculum and Educational Consulting. We talked about the importance of marginal gains over time, the privilege of our profession and new models of professional learning. The episode will be up shortly here: https://lnkd.in/gBQRRz27

Today I have the pleasure of sharig a snipped of a conversation I had with chatted with 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. 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website 📕 Chanel Contos: Consent Laid Bare Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

In this snippet of our longer conversation, Richard unpacked some of the complexities that school leaders faced, the changing educational landscape and the difference between Management vrs leadership. Here are the links to the other conversations I have had with Richard Episode 1: Richard Gerver: Why it's time to take bold risks in education Episode 138: Richard Gerver: Learning to love change, developing mental toughness and why education will always be about human interaction. I hope that you get as much out of this conversation as I did. 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Today I have the pleasure of having another episode with you. Recently I chatted with the amazing Hugh van Cuylenburg from The Resilience Project and the Imperfects Podcast. Here is the link to the whole conversation: https://shorturl.at/irUV5 I hope that you get as much out of this conversation as I did. 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website 📕 Chanel Contos: Consent Laid Bare Connect: Facebook

It was a delight to speak again with Amy Green. This is our second interview and I think that you will enjoy it. For those that are not aware Amy is the founder of The Wellness Strategy, a published author, speaker, facilitator, and coach, and a leader in improving workplace culture and wellbeing in schools and organisations. As a past teacher and school leader, Amy is determined to change the way we view well-being to support our everyday and workplace needs. With a background in teaching and leadership and having studied human behaviour and positive psychology, Amy brings to the wellbeing space a fresh approach to what can be a sensitive topic. I hope that you enjoy this chat with the brilliant Amy Green You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

It's really difficult to put into words the impact that Richard Gerver has hs on my career. I am forever grateful for his generosity, kindness and passion for our profession. For those that are new to Richard’s work, he is one of the most influential experts on change and human leadership in the world, also described by Sir Ken Robinson as, "One of the clearest and most passionate voices for radical change both in education and in business... In his compelling presentations and books, he takes his powerful message of hope and possibility to educators, business leaders and policymakers around the world. It's a message that has to be heard." Richard came to prominence when, as a headteacher, he turned around a failing school in the UK in under two years. Winning plaudits globally, Richard was labelled The Walt Disney of The Classroom by the UK media and went on to win a multitude of international awards including a UNESCO award for leadership and innovation, Global Gurus Top 30 Thinker, and The National Teaching Awards, Headteacher of the Year. I hope that you get as much out of this conversation as I did. 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

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. 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website 📕 Chanel Contos: Consent Laid Bare Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

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. 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website 🎙️ Podcast Episodes mentioned: James Nottingham: The Learning Pit, cognitive conflict and our primary role as educators. Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

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. 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website 🎙️ Podcast Episodes mentioned: Professor Steven Heppell Dr Nick Jackson Connect: Facebook Twitter Linkedin

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. Connect to The Art of Teaching Facebook Community Connect on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Connect on Instagram Show notes: https://www.theartofteaching.org/

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Today, I have the great pleasure of sharing a recent conversation with the amazing Dr Paul Kidson. Paul Kidson is the NSW Branch President of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) He is also a Senior Lecturer in Educational Leadership at the Australian Catholic University. His teaching and research explores how school leaders work within and critically transform their professional lives. In this fascinating conversation, we talked about Delusions of grandeur, understanding the human condition and caring for ourselves so that we can care for those entrusted to us.

This next conversation is with Matt Pitman. Matt is a Middle School Manager and a doctoral student researching connections across school communities. This was a fascinating conversation in which we talked about leadership, knowing when to quit and how to build meaningful, authentic school communities.

Today’s snippet comes from a recent interview that I did with the incredible Professor Jo Boaler from Stanford University. We covered a lot of ground in our discussion, including parenting, pioneering in a male-dominated discipline, developing mathematical mindsets and how to embrace failure. The link to the full episode is below. In this brief conversation, we discussed one of the best maths lessons she has ever seen. It’s a brilliant idea. Enjoy. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/professor-jo-boaler-developing-mindsets-embracing-failure/id1552506400?i=1000630363973

Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Mitchell Hemphill - the proud principal of EE Oliver Elementary in Canada. One of the goals of this podcast is to share the stories and lessons from unsung educational heroes across the globe - Mitchell is one of those unsung heroes. He was a wonderful guest and openly shared the privilege and challenges of building a strong school community. In this discussion, we discussed finding your purpose, learning to listen and developing a cohesive school community. It was a privilege to talk with Mitchell.

In addition to being a popular keynote speaker at some of the world’s most prestigious education conferences, Gary Stager is a journalist, teacher educator, consultant, professor, software developer, publisher, and school administrator. An elementary teacher by training, he has taught students from preschool through doctoral studies. In 1990, Dr. Stager led professional development in the world’s first laptop schools and played a significant role in the early days of online education. Gary is the founder of the Constructing Modern Knowledge summer institute for educators.

Today, I have a very special episode for you. Professor Jo Boaler. Her work has been published in the New York Times, TIME magazine, The Telegraph, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal and many other news outlets. She is currently co-leading YouCubed and was named one of the eight educators “changing the face of education” by the BBC. We covered a lot of ground in our discussion, including parenting, pioneering in a male-dominated discipline, developing mathematical mindsets and how to embrace failure. I was honoured to have a conversation, and I hope it was as transformative for you as it was for me. Links to her resources can be found below: Stanford Profile: https://joboaler.people.stanford.edu/ YouCubed: https://www.youcubed.org/ YouCubed Professional Development: https://www.youcubed.org/professional-development-at-stanford/ Teaching Videos: https://www.youcubed.org/resource/teaching-videos/

Up next is a recent conversation with the wonderful Diana Pastora Carson. I get to talk to some amazing individuals, but this discussion was quite special. Diana is a podcaster, TED speaker, educator, sister, and disability advocate. Her story of her amazing brother Joaquin and his bravery will bring you to tears. This conversation was one that profoundly impacted me and changed me. Beyond Disability Awareness: An Educator's Guide: https://www.dianapastoracarson.com/general-9 Beyond Awareness Course: https://www.gobeyondawareness.com/course

Dr Mark Williams is an internationally recognised professor of cognitive neuroscience with over 25 years of experience conducting behavioural and brain imaging research focusing on our social skills. He has taught the fundamentals of neuroscience to a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate students and published more than 70 scientific articles. Mark has been awarded numerous high-profile fellowships and grants and worked at MIT in the USA and at universities in Australia. I hope you get as much out of this discussion as I did.

Dr. Lyn Sharratt combines academic theory with hands-on educational leadership experience. She has a track record of substantially increasing school district performance. Lyn is a professor and best-selling author. In this bite-sized episode, we talked about the importance of putting faces on the data, a lifetime of commitment to her students and how she stays passionate. A link to the full episode is below: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-lyn-sharratt-a-teacher-that-had-a/id1552506400?i=1000517613236

Welcome to this bite-sized episode of The Art of Teaching Podcast. Today I thought I would share a discussion that I had a little while ago with the brilliant Dr Catherine Attard. I never saw myself as a "maths person" and I struggled all through high school. It wasn't until I was a university student sitting in Dr. Attard’s class that I began to see myself as a mathematician. In this short snippet, we talked about the importance of pedagogical relationships in mathematics and bridging the gap between research and practice. Here is the full episode Here are some of the resources Here is Dr. Attard's profile.

Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a recent conversation with the brilliant Stephanie McConnell who is the Principal of Lindfield Learning Village. As the founding Principal, she had the unique opportunity to design a new educational model and build a school to make this model a reality. Lindfield Learning Village is a ‘stage-not-age’ K-12 public school where student agency, voice and choice are at the centre of the learning design. Their transdisciplinary approach to learning goes beyond the curriculum and allows students to pursue their passions through a human-centred design thinking approach. I hope that you get as much out of this discussion as I did.

Today I have the pleasure of sharing a conversation that I had with the brilliant Brendan Lee. Brendan is a school leader, researcher and podcaster from Sydney NSW. After After almost 10 years as a high school teacher, he left the profession and opened up a cafe. While that time in his life taught him a lot about running a business it also left him with a sense that he had unfinished business in education. Since returning to teaching, he has a fresh sense of purpose, passion and a commitment to supporting as many educators as possible in becoming more evidence-informed so that they can apply it to their teaching. He runs a great website called Learning with Mr Lee and a podcast called the Knowledge for Teachers podcast. I hope that you get as much out of this discussion as I did.