Cold Coffee, No Gluesticks

Ferg Brown, the man of many stories, joins me in this episode to talk through how he puts the jazz hands in teaching, toxic staffroom culture, and under-resourced classrooms! He manages to sum up education in two words: "it's bullshit!" Hands up if you agree?

Dance and drama teacher Tara joins me to ruminate on why Australian teachers aren't getting permanent teaching positions in a severe teacher shortage, and why musical theatre and salsa dancing are key for encouraging teens to learn with their whole bodies and minds!

The very lovely Head of Balcombe Grammar, Celia Mara, joins me this week to us why every school needs a 'mum', moving across the world to teach, and how teaching can be personified with one John Cleese sketch!

Principal Greg Clements joins the pod this week to chat about supporting students on the spectrum, loving Times Tables and turning a blind eye to classroom movies at assessment time! This episode is sponsored by The Good Village, the latest in student-led HPE teaching and learning, brought to you by Nestle in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Sport. Visit N4HK.com.au to get the most e...

Teachers are multi-talented, and this one's an actual Olympian! Cameron Girdlestone comes through to chat about how rowing and teaching are pretty similar, how to mentor effectively, and the importance of bringing your best self to the classroom everyday. This episode is sponsored by The Good Village, the latest in student-led HPE teaching and learning, brought to you by Nestle in collaborati...

Alice Vigors (Teacher Takeaway Podcast) joins me to chat about teaching after becoming a parent, the importance of Marigolds, and what you should be getting your child's teacher for Christmas this year! This episode is sponsored by The Good Village, the latest in student-led HPE teaching and learning, brought to you by Nestle in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Sport. Visit N4HK...

Drama teacher Sarah Strang joins me to chat about the importance of failure, having a desk bestie, and why drama is essential for teaching teenagers what it means to be human! There are some audio issues in this episode but that's what you get for making a podcast during a pandemic... Your forgiveness is appreciated!

Cath Williams the all singing, all dancing Insta-sensation joins me to chat how schools should be supporting their teachers, her struggles with depression in her career, and what she'd do if she had a day to change the world of education! This episode goes into some heavy stuff around depression and mental health, If you need support please contact a friend or one of the organisations below:...

It's Episode 10!! Mr J Learning Space (Aaron Johnston) joins me to chat about accidental leadership, his obsession with stamps, and why relationships are so important in the classroom!

Katey chats to Corey Tavella to delve into the true meaning of great school leadership.

Katey chats to superstar teacher Tom Riley about STEM, Agriculture education and moving from classroom teaching to leadership.

This week Miss Lizzie joins me to chat about her experience as one of Sydney's finest Educational Leaders in the Early Years space. XXXSubscribe to hear more real teachers talk about their experiences on Cold Coffee, No Gluesticks, and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram @cold_coffee_no_gluesticks_pod

A very special guest: My mum pops in for a chat about teaching this week! An experienced Early Years teacher but really she's proved she can do anything over her career, Mum has always inspired my own creative thinking both in the classroom and out. Have a listen to the wisdom and frustrations of one of the greatest teachers of teeny tinies in the world :)

Principal Steve Harper joins me this week to talk about education from a leadership perspective and how he's working hard to support his staff through challenges such as burnout and teacher wellbeing this year. Check out the Ron Clark Academy to learn more about Steve's values around promoting the experience of schools in order to develop a meaningful curriculum and see Canada's cur...

Joining me this episode is Dom di Yorio, a PE teacher from Sydney's Western suburbs with a huge amount of experience in casual teaching. We chat about his experience of remote learning for the second time, staff and student wellbeing and the importance of extra-curricular experiences that can cultivate relationships and life skills. Subscribe to hear more real teachers talk about their experi...

Dr Jo is on the register this week explaining why performing arts are key in teaching relationships and creativity skills and why intelligence is a social construct. It's a long one, so grab a g&t, and get ready to fix the education system with Dr Jo! Subscribe to hear more real teachers talk about their experiences on Cold Coffee, No Gluesticks, and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram...

PE teacher Beri Mikulic joins Katey for a chat about the importance of supportive teams, the weight of teacher admin and making sure you can demonstrate proper gymnastics without falling on your face! Give us a rating and, if it made you chuckle, recommend to your teacher friends!

My guest this week is my good friend Courtney Burgess, an experienced Early Years teacher and early years curriculum specialist from Sydney. We chat about why mental health in teaching is all important and how to get the most from your sandpit when teaching space! Subscribe to meet more teachers and recommend to your friends if this ep made you smile. Follow Courtney on Instagram @courtzburgess.