This week, we’re joined by psychologist Lianne Kady and experienced teacher Lisa Cohen, co-founders of Elevated Educators—a group dedicated to improving teacher wellbeing. Their innovative team is on a mission to address burnout and equip educators with strategies to thrive in the classroom 🌱👩‍🏫Drawing on their expertise in psychology and education, we delve into the teacher retention crisis, uncover its root causes, and share actionable insights on how schools can better support their educators. Don’t miss this crucial conversation! 🎧📚

Phil Roberts is a seasoned educator and leader with over three decades in education, including over 20 years as the principal of Mount Sinai College in Sydney. With extensive experience in transforming school cultures and mentoring educators, Phil has worked with NESA and AIS and is now an ICF-accredited coach helping leaders and educators achieve their potential. In this episode, Phil shares valuable insights on effective school leadership 🏫, practical advice for fostering a positive school culture 🌟, and strategies for overcoming common challenges faced by leaders 💡. Whether you’re an experienced educator or an aspiring leader, this conversation is packed with actionable tips to inspire and empower your journey in education. 🎓✨

🎧🎙️ NHNP is joined by Dr. Jenny Donovan, CEO of the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO). Listen as we discuss the transformative power of evidence-based teaching 📚 AERO, Australia’s independent education evidence body, aims to achieve excellence and equity in educational outcomes by generating high-quality evidence and promoting its effective implementation. Jenny shares insights on how AERO’s work supports educators and policymakers in enhancing student learning experiences 🌟 This discussion coincides with last week's announcement of a major overhaul of the NSW public school curriculum 🗂️ which mandates explicit teaching and highlights the importance of evidence-based practices 📖

On this episode of NHNP 🎙, we are privileged to welcome Tamsyn Manou, a three-time Olympian 🏅 and world athletics champion 🌍 renowned for her achievements in middle-distance running. Over the past decade, she has served as both Head of Athletics and Head of Sports in schools 🏫. Tamsyn brings her wealth of expertise to discuss the value of interschool sports and share personal insights from her remarkable journey.

We're thrilled to welcome Steven Kolber to the NHNP podcast 🎙️ Steven is a distinguished teacher, speaker, writer, and researcher with a deep passion for teacher empowerment. 📚✨ As the co-author of the influential book Empowering Teachers and Democratising Schooling, he explores innovative strategies to uplift educators and transform educational environments. 🏫 Join us as we delve into potential avenues for empowering teachers, focusing on professional learning and development and examine the barriers and opportunities within the education system💡

In this instalment of NHNP 🎙️, we're thrilled to welcome Georgie Parker. Not only does she teach dance and drama, but she also co-manages the musical "Starbound" 🎶 alongside her husband, Jason Parker. Georgie epitomises the philosophy of leading by example, advocating for a vibrant life in the performing arts both within and beyond the classroom 🌟. Tune in as she (with occasional interruptions from Jason) offers insights and tackles the challenging inquiries on how to practice what you preach, but more importantly what you teach 👩‍🏫.

To celebrate our milestone 10th episode, we're thrilled to welcome Brendan James Murray, an esteemed author and educator with multiple literary awards under his belt. Brendan's latest work, 'The School,' delves into the intricacies of a year in the classroom, offering insights that have truly resonated with me and are essential for anyone interested in education. In this episode of NHNP, Brendan and I explore the vital subject of student-teacher relationships, exchanging a multitude of perspectives, ideas, and practical strategies.

Kicking off 2024 with a bite-sized episode featuring Lyall Nelligan, who is fortunate enough to teach Year 8 humanities with me 😉. Together, we explore the remarkable invention called 'School Holidays', sharing insights all the way from Vietnam. Stay tuned to hear if we make our flight 😬

Join us on NHNP as we sit down with Havah Klajn, who's on the verge of completing her inaugural year as a teacher. As every educator can attest, that first year in the classroom is no easy feat. Havah shares a thoughtfully assembled list of 10 insightful tips drawn from her own journey. Whether you're embarking on the early stages of teaching, a seasoned pro looking for a renewed perspective or looking to support new teachers, join us for a dose of practical advice and genuine real-world insights.

In this episode of NHNP, we venture into the world of educators seeking the ideal school for their teaching career. Our guest, Luke Wilson, a seasoned teacher who even taught me, shares his insightful journey and humorous teaching experiences. Join us for a discussion that delves into the intricacies school selection and explore how teachers can find their perfect educational fit.