In season 2 episode 22 Brian speaks with sought after Australian authors and educators Gavin Grift and Colin Sloper.Gavin Grift is a best-selling co-author with numerous books under his belt and is founder and CEO of Grift Education. His passion, commitment, humor, and highly engaging style have made him one of Australia’s most in-demand presenters. Gavin strongly believes that all students should have the same chances of success, but this is often dependent on the teacher they get. His mission is to help reduce ‘teacher lottery’ by developing teachers and leaders through transformational programs that focus on coaching, collaboration, and teaching practice. His leadership in the education industry fueled the development of PLC networks across Australia and culminated in the establishment of the Centre for Professional Learning Communities, a cohort informed by the work and legacies of Richard and Rebecca DuFour.Colin Sloper is a best-selling author and presenter and has been a teacher, assistant principal, and principal in government schools in Arkansas for the past 35 years. In the course of his career, he has been involved in the establishment of five new state government schools, including his time as principal of Pakenham Springs Primary School in Victoria. Because of Colin's leadership and collaborative work with the school community, Pakenham Springs became the first recognized model of a professional learning community (PLC) in Australia. His leadership has emphasized student engagement while achieving substantial results for both the students and teachers he has served. Colin's schools are highly sought after as sites of professional learning for staff across all educational sectors.
