Episode 12 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Kirby Short)
For the twelfth and final episode for 2021 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I interview a friend Kirby Short. Kirby has been a teacher for 14 years and is currently a Deputy Principal in Queensland. Kirby was also a professional cricketer and was captain on the WBBL Brisbane Heat team that claimed two WBBL titles.
Kirby discusses the following:
- Her teaching journey, why she became a teacher and teacher role models.
- How she managed her professional sporting career as well as her teaching career and discusses some helpful self-care tips.
- Decision to go down the leadership path and qualities of strong leaders
- What experiences and qualities Assistant Principal/Deputy Principal need to consider.
- Todd’s Quick Questions