Heidi is former journalist and teacher and back to journalism again, shares her journey and the challenges faced in both fields. She discusses her passion for asking questions and telling stories, which led her to pursue a career in journalism. However, she eventually realized that her true calling was in education, where she could make a difference in the lives of students but became a statistic leaving education within 4 years.
Heidi highlights the stress and workload that teachers face, which often takes a toll on their well-being. Emphasising the need for changes in the education system, including reducing class sizes and workload, to better support teachers and students.
Heidi also discusses the challenges of teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for change in the education system. She highlights the shift towards online and hybrid learning and the importance of meeting students where they are. Heidi discusses the power of storytelling in engaging students and shares her experiences of teaching online. She also shares the impact that the education system on teachers' well-being and the need for boundaries. Heidi encourages listeners to speak up and advocate for change in the education system.
You can find Heidi on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiellis83/
you can find me on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-murdoch-%F0%9F%A4%99-68a846b1/
YouTube
https://youtube.com/@thetattooedteacher01?si=tJy1U6Huz684CtZE
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