Podcast Episodes

Andrea Downie: How do we design school systems that prioritise people and wellbeing?

Season 21 Episode 216

Andrea Downie is a systems leader, educator, and wellbeing expert who has worked collaboratively with hundreds of schools and organisations around the world on the application of wellbeing science, e…

Published on 4 months ago

Peter Howes: Rethinking leadership, building trust and authentic community engagement.

Season 21 Episode 215

Today’s guest is Peter Howes, Principal of Ballina Coast High School and a passionate leader in public education. With more than three decades of experience across teaching, leadership, and community…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Dr Daniel T. Willingham: Why Don’t Students Like School?

Season 21 Episode 214

Today’s guest is Dr. Daniel T. Willingham a cognitive scientist, professor, and author whose work bridges the gap between research and the classroom.

He’s a professor of psychology at the University …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Ashleigh Smith: Rainbow Sky Creations, influential books and memorable teachers.

Season 21 Episode 213

Today I’m joined by Ash Smith, co-founder of Rainbow Sky Creations — a passionate educator creating practical, inspiring resources for teachers. Through her work, Ash supports educators to feel more …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Adam Larby: Thriving together, school culture and servant leadership.

Season 21 Episode 212

Adam Larby, Head of Tudor House at The King’s School, is a passionate educator, thoughtful leader, and lifelong learner devoted to nurturing both character and curiosity. With years of leadership exp…

Published on 5 months ago

Stef Thom: Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher pathways and the power of collaborative coaching

Season 21 Episode 211

Next up on The Art of Teaching podcast is Stef Thom. With over 12 years in Catholic Education, Stef is a passionate, Highly Accomplished Lead Teacher known for building capacity in others. From leadi…

Published on 5 months ago

Professor Sugata Mitra: Unpacking Self-Organised Learning Environments and the enduring role of the teacher.

Episode 210

Today, we enter the world of Professor Sugata Mitra — TED Prize winner and creator of the Hole in the Wall experiment — whose work is reshaping how children learn.

He has shown that with curiosity an…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Sarah Nolan: Math-ish in action, teaching beyond content and embracing mistakes.

Season 20 Episode 209

Sarah is a graduate of Wheelock College in Boston, Massachusetts, and has over 26 years of experience as an elementary school teacher in San Jose, California. She was a Cotsen Foundation "The Art of …

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Bronwyn Ryrie Jones: Unlocking the power of high-impact teaching in every classroom

Season 16 Episode 208

Bronwyn Ryrie Jones designs and leads impactful professional learning for teachers and instructional leaders. With experience supporting over 30,000 educators across Australia and internationally, sh…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Alice Vigors: The Learning Classroom.

Season 20 Episode 207

I am thrilled to share the next episode of The Art of Teaching podcast!

Following the success of The Thinking Classroom, Alice Vigors returns with a powerful new resource for educators: The Learning…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago