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Teacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeDouglas Reeves: Fearless schools are successful schoolsIn this episode, I’m joined by Dr Douglas Reeves, well-respected author and expert in fearless teaching and leadership. Listen to Doug and I chat about his research on success in high-poverty schools and learn practical teaching and leadership tips based on decades of his own experience and evidence-based perspectives.Dr Douglas Reeves is the founder of Creative Leadership Solutions. He has addressed audiences around the globe on educational leadership and effective teaching. Doug is the author of more than 40 books and 100 articles on education, leadership, and student achievement. He was named the Brock International Laureate for hi...
2023-06-1837 minTeacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeWhy I can't be a cog anymoreIn this episode Janine Meadley (host) shares some of her personal story and how it's taught her that we live in a system that doesn't allow us to stop, yet face lives that sometimes require it of us. She riffs on the topic of the commodification of human beings and how we can practice radical compassion.Janine Meadley is an experienced educator with a background in performing arts and well-being. She has worked in classrooms, policy making, curriculum design and educational leadership training. Her current passion is finding solutions to heal the people and systems in education...
2023-05-2023 minTeacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeBarbara Smith: What teachers need to thriveIn this episode, I'm joined by Barbara J Smith, from ZPD School and Curriculum Design. Listen to Barbara talk about how we can better attract and retain teachers and manage school budgets to make the difference that students and teachers need.Barbara J Smith is a passionate educator who enjoys challenging boundaries. Barbara's background includes over forty years in public, charter, independent and international schools. She has started three schools and has been a teacher, principal, consultant, trustee, and teacher educator at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, McGill University and the University of Saskatchewan teaching faculties...
2023-04-221h 06Teacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeAnnabelle Knight: Connection, courage and passionIn this episode, I’m joined by Annabelle Knight, Director of Strengths Canvass. Annabelle talks about the importance of putting people and relationships at the centre of education and how deep collaboration can provide multiple solutions for evolving the education system.Annabelle Knight has over 40 years experience in school leadership, pedagogy and wellbeing in Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary contexts. Her consulting business, Strengths Canvass, empowers individuals and teams to experience greater wellbeing and higher performance through positive leadership.Annabelle holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology and received a SACS Leadership Award. She has pr...
2022-09-1856 minTeacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeEmergency pep talk (for teachers)In this episode, Janine Meadley, host of the Teacher Healer podcast gives teachers an emergency pep talk.Your homework:Take your powerBe the change.Further learning related to this episode/references:Howard Gardner's Five Minds for the FutureUnited Nations Sustainable Development GoalsGlobal Goals CurriculumNew Pegagogies for Deep LearningYong ZhaoMichael FullanLearn more at teacherhealer.comMusic by Twisterium from Pixabay.ZeroCo Ditch single-use plastics Support the show
2022-08-2106 minTeacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeRachael Dubois: Building empathy through drama educationIn this episode, I’m joined by Rachael Dubois, actor and drama coach. Rachael shares some of her most powerful moments working with audiences and unpacks the value that drama education can bring to young people and adults alike, including building empathy.Rachael Dubois is an experienced facilitator and teaching artist with a Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts. She is also an actor, theatre practitioner and film maker.Rachael uses the principles of storytelling, improvisation, adaptability and collaboration to help groups work together more creatively and cohesively and find ways to connect their bodies, in...
2022-07-171h 01Teacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeWisdom live chat: Why are teachers walking out of the classroom?My first live chat on Wisdom! Homework: Hug a teacher or help them out. They need it right now. Further reading:Elizabeth Gilbert - Hummingbird PeopleLearn more at teacherhealer.comMusic by Twisterium from Pixabay.ZeroCo Ditch single-use plastics Support the show
2022-06-3017 minTeacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeMegan Corcoran: Supporting teacher wellbeingIn this episode, I'm joined by Megan Corcoran, a teacher who has recently decided to leave the classroom.Megan spent over eleven years teaching and leading in alternative schools for young people who have experienced trauma and/or significant disadvantage. During that time, she worked as a school leader in Australia’s largest alternative school. She studied a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology and her teaching practice is trauma-informed and grounded in Wellbeing Science. Megan is also an experienced workshop facilitator, coach and consultant, and co-founder of Teacher's Well, that provides wellbeing communities for teachers and aims to...
2022-06-1938 minTeacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeLael Stone: Creating an emotionally safe schoolIn this episode, I'm joined by Lael Stone.Lael is an educator, TEDx speaker, author, mother, and parenting counselor. She is also the co-creator of Woodline Primary School, an innovative new school based on emotional wellbeing and connection. Lael is the co-host of The Aware Parenting Podcast and a sought-after public speaker who talks candidly about her experiences and her great passion; creating wellness in families through connection and communication.Listen to me speak with Lael about her journey with Woodline Primary School and her dream for an education system that prioritises emotional wellbeing for...
2022-05-221h 06Teacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeUsing breath to control the autonomic nervous systemJanine, host of the Teacher Healer podcast, talks about her recent experiences with breathwork and cold therapy and how these regulate the autonomic nervous system and could be used to improve the way we create a new normal post-pandemic. Your homework: How could you use cold therapy and breathwork to come back into your parasympathetic nervous system, and how could you support the children in your life to do the same?Further learning related to this episode/references:Wim Hof OfficialGood Lab - The Wim Hof MethodFight Flight Freeze ResponseParasympathetic Nervous SystemBox BreathingWhat is Y...
2022-04-2425 minTeacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeAmanda Freeman: Supporting individual needs and energiesIn this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Freeman, Energy Coach and Facilitator. Amanda speaks about how her experience with disability and adult education taught her the value in supporting individual needs in learning environments. She also talks about the power of reiki as a tool for healing for kids as well as adults.Amanda helps purpose-driven well-being professionals and therapists develop both the confidence and the go-forward plan to reach their most cherished life and career goals. In safe, sacred space they conquer fears, clear energy blocks, and develop sky-high confidence in order to make powerful, in...
2022-03-271h 00Teacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeMargaret Thorsborne: The healing ripples of Restorative PracticesIn this episode, I'm joined by Margaret Thorsborne, OAM. Margaret speaks about the power of Restorative Practices to heal trauma and relationships - far beyond a check-box exercise.Margaret was a pioneer of Restorative Practices and played an important role in introducing it into schools, first in Australia and New Zealand in the 90’s, and later in the UK. She has since trained conference facilitators and schools in education, community, police and justice sectors across Australia, Asia, New Zealand, Britain, the USA and Canada. She remains involved in this important reform in schools working alongside government bodies an...
2022-02-2454 minTeacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeFrancean McCall: Alternatives to mainstream classroom educationIn this episode, I'm joined by Francean McCall, director of Functional Education.After a career in Hydrology and Coastal engineering, Francean decided to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a teacher. After qualifying, she taught science at a public college before transitioning into the Steiner Waldorf system. When her life took an unexpected turn, Francean needed to find ways to continue her passion for teaching - outside of the traditional classroom environment. She now spends her days reimagining education and co-creating learning experiences filled with wonder and connection. Your homework:How could you approach r...
2022-01-231h 08Teacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeJulie S Hasson: What we remember and value about our teachersIn this episode, I’m joined by Julie S Hasson, author, educator, story collector and speaker. Julie speaks about how we remember our teachers, the importance of building strong relationships with students and how to care for our own safety as teachers.Dr Julie Schmidt Hasson is a professor in the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University. She is a former teacher and school principal. Julie’s research on the impact of a teacher is the topic of a TEDx talk and is the focus of her engaging professional development programs. She founded the Chalk and...
2021-12-2642 minTeacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeJarryd Bendall: Teachable moments are not on the testIn this episode, I'm joined by my friend and colleague, Jarryd Bendall. Jarryd speaks about teachable moments, the systemic challenges for teachers and creative the possibilities for education. Jarryd is a primary teacher and education writer with a dark and mysterious history in stand up comedy. He loves poetry, writing and illustrating children's picture books and wearing cowboy boots on a daily basis. Your homework: Think about how you can be more generous towards yourself in your practice. What is your measure of success? What makes for a good day or good lesson?
2021-11-2841 minTeacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeKylie Lewis: Why vulnerability is needed in schoolsIn this episode, I'm joined by Kylie Lewis, founder of Of Kin. Kylie speaks about why vulnerability is needed in schools.Kylie is a leadership developer and climate reality leader specialising in building brave leaders and courage cultures. She is a certified facilitator of Dr Brené Brown’s work on courage, vulnerability, shame and resilience (The Daring Way™, Rising Strong™ & Dare To Lead™), a Conversational Intelligence practitioner and a systemic team coach. Her vision is to build capacity for brave conversations in boardrooms, classrooms and loungerooms across Australia. Your homework: Consider: What is your call to courage? ...
2021-10-311h 01Teacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeYoung people learn their behaviour from adultsJanine, host of the Teacher Healer podcast, responds to a letter from a listener.Janine shares some stories from her school years as a student and as a teacher. She delves into how young people behave, how adults respond to them, school lunches and how judgement and rudeness are driven by unconsciousness.Your homework: Observe your reactions and judgements. What happened? What were your thoughts and feelings? How did you react or behave? How could you have done better?Further learning related to this episode/references:The Teen Brain: 7 Things to KnowMaya...
2021-10-0119 minTeacher Healer - Education for Real ChangeJanine Meadley: Reframing the purpose of educationLearn about the Teacher Healer podcast and host, Janine Meadley.In this episode, I talk about why our world and education system needs healing. I go back through history to explore how Australia has inherited some habits that need healing and muse on the purpose of compulsory school education.Your homework: Think about what’s going well in education and what the ingredients for real success might be. Why would you continue to send kids to school?Further learning related to this episode/references:Do Schools Kill Creativity - Dr Ke...
2021-09-0416 min