🎙️ LearnIt Podcast welcomes Grace McCallum, Head of School at Branksome Hall, sharing her journey from classroom teacher to educational leader across four continents.
👧 Early Influences: From decorating cakes at Dairy Queen to working alongside her sisters at Drugstore, these early employment experiences shaped her approach to hard work and relationships.
🏫 Leadership Journey: A bold moment walking into her mentor's office with a presentation on why she should be principal at just 28 years old.
🌍 Leadership Philosophy: Emphasizing deep listening through one-on-one meetings with all 185 faculty and staff members to truly understand the school community before implementing changes.
💡 Innovation Balance: Approaching school transformation with student-centered, data-driven strategies while honoring the legacy and traditions that make Branksome Hall special.
🎬 Future Vision: Excitement about their new iCAST building featuring woodworking, metalwork, podcasting studios, and their entrepreneurial "noodle program"—creating spaces for innovation and creative problem-solving.
