Episode 58 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Tournament of Minds – Eliza and Siobhan - TOM Directors) For the fifty-eighth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Eliza and Siobhan both directors of Tournament of Minds.  Both Eliza and Siobhan are teachers as well as both volunteering for Tournament of Minds where they are directors in their respective states.  Tournament of Minds (TOM) is a program for all primary and secondary students providing the opportunity to solve authentic, open-ended challenges that foster creative, divergent thi ..read more

Episode 57 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Laura Cole) For the fifty-seventh episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing a former team member and colleague as well as being a great friend in Laura Cole.  Laura is back for her second episode after being on the Graduate Roundtable Podcast back in 2021.  Laura is into her 4th year of teaching, and she is currently teaching a Prep/1 class and is also Team Leader of the Prep Area. Laura discusses the following: - Her teaching journey, why she became a teacher and her teacher role model ..read more

Episode 56 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Amy Green) For the fifty-sixth (and the first episode for 2024) of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Amy Green. Amy is 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 wellbeing to support our everyday and workplace needs. With a background in teaching and leadership and having studied human behaviour and p ..read more

Episode 55 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Rick McWaters) For the fifty-fifth (and last episode for 2023) of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing former teacher, coach and friend Rick McWaters. I was lucky enough to be taught and coached by Rick as well as to coach volleyball with him. He was a very special teacher and mentor who inspired me to love learning and education. To say Rick is one of my favourite teachers is an understatement!  Rick has been in education for over 40 years in various schools, teaching Physical Education in both primary, sec ..read more

Episode 54 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Andy Connick – Andy Connick Coaching) For the 54th episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the privilege of interviewing Andy Connick from Andy Connick Coaching.  Andy is a teacher turned personal trainer. Andy has been involved in schools for over 10 years which includes various roles such as teacher assistant, pastoral support worker, teacher in a pupil referral unit, assistant head of centre, teacher in charge of primary and deputy head of centre. However last year Andy made the decision to take a break from teaching and requal ..read more

Episode 53 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Kelly Chislett – Common Reader) For the 53rd episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the privilege of interviewing Kelly Chislett from the Common Reader.  Kelly is a primary school teacher who has mainly been based in the early years. She has taken on leadership roles such as year level co-ordinator and transition co-ordinator. Kelly is currently on Family Leave however during this time Kelly founded Common Reader, which is an online resource designed to be a pillar for parents as they navigate early school life with their childre ..read more

Episode 52 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Carmel Hamilton) For the fifty-second episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the amazing privilege of interviewing my Grade 6 PE teacher and friend Carmel Hamilton. I was lucky enough to be taught by Carmel and she has been a very special teacher who inspired me to love learning and education and become a PE teacher. Carmel’s greatest strength was building positive relationships with every student she taught. To say Carmel is one of my favourite teachers is an understatement!  Carmel has been in education for over 40 years in var ..read more

Episode 51 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Georgia Bell) For the fifty-first episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Georgia Bell. Georgia has been teaching for seven years all of which have been in Special Education in the Shepperton area. Recently Georgia studied and completed her Masters in applied behaviour analysis to now be a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) at her school which is a wonderful achievement.  Georgia discusses the following: - Her teaching journey, why she became a teacher and her teacher role model/s ..read more

Episode 50 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Tayla Junor) For the fiftieth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the fabulous opportunity of interviewing a very special guest - my partner Tayla Junor. Tayla has been teaching for seven years all of which have been in the Catholic Education System. During her career to date Tayla has been a Grade 5/6 teacher and this year she is the Grade 5/6 team leader. Tayla discusses the following: - Her teaching journey, why she became a teacher and her teacher role model/s. - Greatest challenge and proudest moment as a teacher. - The differ ..read more

Episode 49 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Sam McCloud) For the forty-ninth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing a colleague and friend in Sam McCloud. Sam is into his 8th year of teaching and after working at a couple of different schools, he is now currently teaching a Grade 3/4 class and is also our Literacy Learning Specialist. Sam discusses the following: - His teaching journey, why he became a teacher and his teacher role model/s. - Greatest challenge and proudest moment as a teacher.  - Teaching tips for the upper primary ..read more