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 ..read more

Are you like me and snack all. the. time when you’re at school? Coach Chris McMahon joins me to talk through the real reasons why we snack. We dive into emotional eating (hint: it’s almost always emotional eating), the three ..read more

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 ..read more

This episode I welcome back (again!) Angela Wilson. This week is all about the viral phenomenon of 'quiet quitting'... can it be done in a way that isn't fuelled by negativity, and noticed by your leadership team in a bad way? It sure can ..read more

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 ..read more

Welcome to Part 2 of a 2-part series, breaking down the year that was! Reminisce with me as we look back at the breaking headlines of the year, and highlight what we have endured and celebrated in 2022. Listen Now ..read more

Welcome to Part 1 of a 2-part series, breaking down the year that was! Reminisce with me as we look back at the breaking headlines of the year, and highlight what we have endured and celebrated in 2022. Listen Now ..read more

Take a trip down memory lane with me! This week I'm chatting with Sue Osmond, who is the Program Manager for Life Ed (QLD). Find out the answers to your most burning questions: 1. Why a giraffe? 2. What was that body mannequin that had those light up sections? 3. What is the team up to these days, now that the van is a bit outdated and everything is turning digital and we have a push for respectful relationships education ..read more

What do the Great Teacher Exodus, the media, and school culture have in common? Much more than you might first think… Adam Voigt from Real Schools shares: the real reasons teachers are quitting in droves (Hint: COVID isn’t actually the ..read more

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 ..read more