Ignite Talks Podcast

Good friend, Tyler tells his story about how he got into teaching. Tyler starts by sharing some stories about his days working at the pub, a big stitch up on his behalf and how he got into teaching. Tyler is fresh out of uni and opens up about the challenges of shifting people's perceptions of him as he went from an E.S into a classroom teacher. Tyler talks about the turning point at uni where he...

Ignite Talks Podcast host James chats with Katie. Katie has such an incredible story to share about how she got into teaching. Coming from a family of teachers and never wanting to become a teacher, Katie has come full circle and is now loving what she does! Katie shares her experiences of working in a school that wasn't the right fit for her and the importance of finding a school that is right fo...

Ignite Talks Podcast welcomes back a very special guest, Jo for this episode. Jo speaks about how she went from starting a business degree then changing into a teaching degree, memories from uni and the challenges of getting a job after finishing uni. Jo shares the moment when she knew that teaching wasn't aligning with her values and what she has planned for life outside of the classroom. She giv...

Special guest, and good friend, Hayley joins Ignite Talks Podcast host, James in what is a very open and honest episode. In this episode, Hayley shares her incredible story of how she got into teaching and her challenging graduate year with transitioning to remote learning. Hayley speaks openly about her battles with mental health and the impacts this had on her during her studies and teaching car...

This episode, Ignite Talks host, James chats with Laura. Laura is a former high school teacher who made the transition to primary school as an assistant principal. Laura talks about her life before teaching, getting into teaching and then transitioning into leadership roles and working for the Department of Education. Laura shares the story of how she got to teach the history of the French Revolut...

Ignite Talks Podcast welcomes Garthy in this week's episode. Garthy was a former teacher of James' and has some stories of what he was like in school. We discuss the moment Garthy knew he would leave teaching to go study radiography in pursue of a new career. Garthy gives fantastic insight into transitioning out of teaching and how it was a great change of pace for him. This was a great chat, than...

Ignite Talks Podcast welcomes Izzy. Izzy is a pt, entrepreneur and hosts her own podcast! What an absolute badass boss! We chat about her busy life juggling everything from uni to starting her own podcast. Izzy shares some fantastic insights on her mindset, fighting mental health issues and how she has learnt to overcome anxiety. It was incredible chatting the real shit with Izzy.  Find her o...

On this episode, Ignite Talks' Host, James sits down to chat with his dad. Jeff has seen it all, with over 40 years of teaching experience, he shares his incredible journey. Jeff talks about his experiences in the classroom, prompting science in schools, coaching teachers, work/life balance as well as life after teaching. This was a fantastic episode that I am very excited for you all to listen.&n...

Ignite Talks Podcast host, James opens up about some struggles he's faced both professionally and personally. The challenges faced early on, interacting and dealing with parents, picking battles to have and ones to leave as well as developing a strong mindset.  Got any questions or feedback, we'd love to hear it.  Go follow us on Instagram to keep updated with the latest episodes.

Ignite Talks welcomes Nick & Demi to share their experiences of teaching and days at uni. Demi shares her insights to teaching in a remote community in the Northern Territory, transitioning back to a Victorian school and some funny moments along the way. Nick is a 2nd year teacher and speaks about starting teaching half way through a year, the challenges of being a graduate teaching during remote...

Ignite Talks welcomes Sarah in this episode. Sarah shares her story about how she got into teaching, her first few years in the classroom, experiences working with Bluearth, returning to work after having children, transitioning into a Physical Education specialist teacher and working at the same school as her own children. It was great sitting down and having a chat with Sarah, she is incredible...

Ignite Talks in very pleased to introduce good friend Jim, as he talks about life as a paramedic and his time working at FLO. Jim shares some incredible insights of what working at The Latrobe Valley Flexible Learning Option was like, shattering the expectations of students at FLO, being outmaneuvered in chess as well as the challenges working within an alternative school setting. We share lots of...

Meet Taylah, she is fun, enthusiastic and loves what she does. On this episode we talk about the excitment of the first day back after remote learning, her dream of becoming a teacher, challenges she faced during her degree, highlights of travelling and studying overseas, as well as the ups and downs of her first year teaching. It was a blast sitting down and having a chat! Enjoy. Follow Ignite Ta...

Ignite Talk Podcast welcomes their first guest Jo who shares some of her ups & downs from teaching during the pandemic. In this episode we discuss some of the challenges, some funny moments, some highlights during remote learning and how the lockdown forced change for the better.  I really enjoyed recording this episode with Jo and we hope you enjoy listening to it just as much. Follow Ignite Talk...

Ignite Talks Podcast host, James shares his story about what got him into teaching. The highs and lows of a university degree, teaching placement, working in a school while studying and challenges in the graduate teaching year. Go follow @ignitetalks.podcast on Instagram to keep updated with the latest episodes.