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Aimee Parkinson is the founder of Well-Nest, a passionate advocate for holistic well-being in education. With a background of 12 years as a teacher and school leader, she brings a wealth of experience to her work. Amy's journey led her to a career shift towards health and wellness, driven by a realization that her heart wasn't fully in the classroom anymore. She is now supporting teachers...

Ginny Lalieu has been teaching for 7 years and is currently on her way to becoming a Child Play Therapist. She is the founder of Courageous Cubs.   What we discussed: → A little bit about Ginny → Ginny's experience in the UK as a teacher → Her desire to move out of teaching towards becoming a child play therapist → The role of a Child Play Therapist within a school → Why we need to embrace mor...

I've been pondering the concept of balance in teaching. Often, it implies an equal distribution of time and energy between work and personal life. But let's face it, the demands of teaching can make this challenging. Prioritising fulfilment over perfect balance acknowledges the different seasons in teaching. In today's episode, I discuss bringing awareness to aspects of your wellbeing...

Elizabeth A. Sautter, MA, CCC- is a licensed speech and language pathologist and co-director and co-owner of Communication Works (CW), a practice providing speech, language, and social communication therapy in the San Francisco Bay Area. After having her own children, Elizabeth followed her professional passion for supporting those with social, self-regulation, and executive functioning challenges...

Today's episode is a podcast that I recorded with Em at Connected Kids. If you're someone who's always eager for the latest in teaching strategies, professional development, and lively debates on classroom management, today's episode is a treat for you. In this conversation, we delve into a topic that's gaining increasing attention: the shift towards whole-child education and e...

Hayley is such a beautiful teacher who embodies and models emotional intelligence. She lives on the Gold Coast and has been teaching for almost 3 years in prep classrooms. I really wanted to speak with Hayley as she is a great role model for early career teachers and she has plenty of wisdom to share. What we discussed: An introduction to Hayley Why Hayley became a teacher and her favourite part a...

Matt Eicheldinger wasn't always a writer. He spent most of his childhood playing soccer, reading comics, and trying his best to stay out of trouble. Little did he know those moments would ultimately help craft his first novel, Matt Sprouts and the Curse of Ten Broken Toes.  Matt lives in Minnesota with his wife and two children and tries to create new adventures with them whenever possible. He has...

Every month Amy Green and Emma Gentle are going to drop a BONUS episode on their podcasts.  They will be talking about all things education, teaching and leadership. They are particularly excited about touching on taboo topics as they believe it's time to have real discussions about education without the sugar coating! Today's episode is an introduction to Amy and Em, where they started in educati...

I've been pondering the difference between working in teaching and working on teaching, and it struck me how it parallels running a business. See, I used to be all about the classroom, but now, with my membership launched this year, I've had to learn the ropes of being a business owner. It's not just about the day-to-day grind, it's about strategy too. Teaching hours might be 9 to 3, but we all kn...

Building a classroom culture will transform the way you look at your classroom management. Focus your energy here, rather than putting all your energy into 'behaviour management' strategies that don't work! Here is what I cover: Emphasis on Classroom Culture over Control Focus on setting the tone and building a community for effective classroom management. Shift from vertical (authoritarian) to ho...

Building your emotional intelligence will be the best thing that you ever do. Today we cover: What is self awareness Why it's important for teachers and leaders How to start practising self awareness  If you'd like to go more in depth and start building your EQ, I have a fabulous Masterclass called 'EQ for Educators'. In this Masterclass we look at how to unpack your stories and limiting beliefs a...

This is such a crucial part of teaching. We only have a limited amount of energy to give and when we focus on what we can't control all of the time, we give our power and energy away. I know that this episode will help you reflect on where your energy is currently going.  Em x The Grad Guide Website @thegradguide_ on Instagram

This week I speak about the components of Emotional Intelligence and why we need a high EQ as teachers and leaders. Self awareness and self regulation are two very important aspects that are often not spoken about in education. When I began building upon these skills my whole life changed, including that of the classroom.  If you are interested in learning more about how you can improve your EQ, I...

The 'overwhelm' trap can be a common one to fall into when becoming a teacher. The reality is teaching can be mentally and emotionally draining and each year more and more admin falls into our laps. Student behaviour can be challenging to work with you if you don't understand how to support your children. I get it! It can be a lot!  This episode will help you pinpoint where your overwhelm might st...

Chloe is an early years teacher, mentor and literacy leader located in rural Queensland. After a tumultuous first year of teaching, she has worked hard to find joy and fulfilment in her role again, which has ignited her passion for helping other new teachers do the same. What we discussed: Chloe's background into teaching Chloe's challenging first year experience What Chloe needed in her first yea...

Jess is raisingresilience_mornington on Instagram.  She's on a mission to give children and young people the skills to develop resilience and emotional intelligence to navigate life's ups and downs with confidence.    We talked about: Get to know Jess The connection between emotions and resilience How to address emotions that come up with trauma Helping parents and teachers understand emotions The...

Dr. Emily King is a Child Psychologist and former School Psychologist who has worked with neurodivergent children and teens for the last 20 years. She received her Ph. D. in School Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Emily is also the founder of Learn with Dr. Emily™ where she shares online resources related to raising and educating neurodivergent youth. Dr. Emily...

Mel is the founder of Hiive Society and Inspire Happy Humans and a former primary school teacher.  Mel 's passion and expertise lie in Positive Psychology and the neuroscience behind manifestation, which she currently teaches within her Hiive Society membership platform for women in business.  Prior to Hiive Society, she aimed to get Positive Psychology interventions into as many classrooms as pos...

So many people want to see the education system change, but teachers feel hopeless and disempowered. People are ready for change but they don't know where to start. I want to remind you that teaching CAN be fun! Teaching is what you make it. What I speak about: Teaching can be fun and fulfilling for you if you want it to be! How I'm going against the grain and what I think is important in educatio...

When you have effective classroom transitions, your classroom runs a whole lot smoother! Trust me!  Join me in this episode for my top 3 tips for effective classroom transitions. If you're a pre-service teacher or a new teacher in your first 3 years and you want to learn how to improve your classroom management, join us in The Grad Guide Mentorship, our online membership. Support, education and co...

In this episode, I unpack some of the reasons as to why I don't use rewards or consequences in the classroom.  I'm talking behaviour charts, crosses on the board, marble jars, raffle tickets, and time in at recess. These strategies work to stamp out behaviour right then and there but they don't help support the child. So you will more than likely keep seeing these behaviours reappear unless you ge...

Today I am joined by the beautiful Kirby, an upper primary teacher who is also a mother to gorgeous twin girls.  We chat about: Kirby's background in education Navigating a full-time position in education with young kids How to unload your emotional backpack as a mother and a teacher Routines and how to stay organised Exercise and carving out time for yourself Setting personal and professional bou...

There's so much more to classroom management than student behaviour. Managing the classroom so it flows like a well oiled machine requires us to look at ourselves, our environment and our student's behaviour. Today is a short episode explaining some of the reasons why I like to teach educators about the power of classroom management.    Today I chat about: Why I don't teach behaviour management Th...

My first solo episode. Learn a little bit more about me and how The Grad Guide came about. The Grad Guide is here to help create a new generation of emotionally intelligent teachers who are here to change schools from the inside out. www.thegradguide.com.au    

Miss Williams is an Australian primary school teacher who uses her Instagram platform to share her experiences and knowledge of what has worked in the classroom for her so far. This is her third year teaching full-time in a Year 4 classroom.   We chat about: Her journey into teaching How her Instagram grew quite quickly The pressures of sharing on social media Her experiences in the classroom so f...