“Your network is the place that you learn.”  - James MacDonald   A Quick Summary Have you ever pondered the path to an educational leadership position? Our journey today takes us through the winding roads of educational leadership. We share tales from our own experiences, and we unearth the essential skills you need to thrive. It’s all about upskilling, networking, and active engagement in the learning community. We’ll discuss why these actions are so critical and how you can incorporate them into your own professional growth.   Show notes In this episode… (0:00:01) - Leadership ..read more

”I am still gobsmacked that there are still schools hiring people without checking a reference.” - James Dalziel   A Quick Summary In this engaging conversation, join us as we navigate the critical world of recruitment within schools and the profound impact it has. We understand the importance of investing time and energy to ensure the best candidates are chosen for our schools, striking the right balance of professionalism and humanity. We also discuss the unique challenges of recruiting for international schools, highlighting the importance of flexibility in scheduling and timing.   ..read more

”Welcome to the new compression of time as school leaders grapple with change” - James Dalziel   A Quick Summary The “Where’s Your Head At” hosts have taken a different approach for this episode. Instead of hosting a special guest, they chat with each other about the current and future state of artificial intelligence in schools.   Show notes Introduction (0.45) AI statement from The Moreton Bay Colleges (2.00) James and James provide context for the show (3.00) How are adults reacting to new AI as compared to children? (6.00) Are schools banning Chat GPT? (7.50) What is the reaction ..read more

Jane Larsson “The education community should have the courage to use our data and the experiences of other businesses to improve education”.    A Quick Summary The “Where’s Your Head At” Team speak with Jane Larsson, the Executive Director of the Council of International Schools (CIS) as she talks about where we are going as a community of educators in international schools. Her work on Child Protection has been incredibly impactful on the international education community and Jane also speaks about the importance of student wellbeing in schools today. She also shares her thoughts on ..read more

Chip Barder Great schools have a pervasive sense of trust and a desire to get things done while still having fun.    A quick summary Over 45 years of working around the global has enabled Chip Barder to have a unique insight into the realm of international schooling today. In this show, the “Where’s Your Head At?” hosts talk with Chip about how he started his international career, his experiences and his advice for leaders and future leaders. Effective leadership, coaching, governance, the fundamentals of what makes a great school and Chip’s most meaningful professional learning expe ..read more