Dr Phil Cummins

Game Changers

Education EN ↓ 313 episodes

Welcome to the Game Changers podcast. I'm your host, Professor Phil Cummins. The Game Changers podcast aims not only to put a spotlight on the innovative ideas shaping the landscape of 21st century schooling, but to enter into a deep dialogue with those brave pioneers, the true game changers in education. These individuals, these leaders in education, don’t wait for permission. They are courageous enough to make real change in their learning communities as they foster the growth of each young person in their care and equip them with the necessary character, confidence, and competencies to flou...

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Dr Phil Cummins

Episodes

Series 18 Episode 215 Amanda J. Pooley (Part 1): Adventure 06.07.2026 38:08

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 215 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Amanda J. Pooley. Amanda Pooley is a child and adolescent psychologist, educator, and respected leader in educational innovation. With over 20 years’ experience across clinical, aca...

Series 18 Episode 214 Associate Professor Tom Brunzell (Part 3): Feeling? 29.06.2026 31:15

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 214 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Associate Professor Tom Brunzell . Associate Professor Tom Brunzell (PhD) is an internationally recognised leader in trauma-informed education and wellbeing sciences at the Universi...

Series 18 Episode 214 Associate Professor Tom Brunzell (Part 2): Fairness? 23.06.2026 38:45

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 214 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Associate Professor Tom Brunzell . Associate Professor Tom Brunzell (PhD) is an internationally recognised leader in trauma-informed education and wellbeing sciences at the Universi...

Series 18 Episode 214 Associate Professor Tom Brunzell (Part 1): Firmness? 15.06.2026 43:18

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 214 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Associate Professor Tom Brunzell . Associate Professor Tom Brunzell (PhD) is an internationally recognised leader in trauma-informed education and wellbeing sciences at the Universi...

Series 18 Episode 213 Dr Fiona Longmuir (Part 3): Make a Difference 08.06.2026 39:08

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 213 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Fiona Longmuir. Fiona Longmuir (PhD) is a Senior Lecturer in Educational Leadership and Co-leader of the Education Workforce for the Future Impact Lab, School of Education, Cultu...

Series 18 Episode 213 Dr Fiona Longmuir (Part 2): Thinking Differently 01.06.2026 41:19

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 213 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Fiona Longmuir. Fiona Longmuir (PhD) is a Senior Lecturer in Educational Leadership and Co-leader of the Education Workforce for the Future Impact Lab, School of Education, Cultu...

Series 18 Episode 213 Dr Fiona Longmuir (Part 1): Doing Differently 25.05.2026 40:08

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 213 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Fiona Longmuir. Fiona Longmuir (PhD) is a Senior Lecturer in Educational Leadership and Co-leader of the Education Workforce for the Future Impact Lab, School of Education, Cultu...

Series 18 Episode 212 Dr Paul Kidson (Part 3): Find Yourself 18.05.2026 42:35

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 212 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Paul Kidson. Dr Paul Kidson is an Associate Professor in Educational Leadership at the Australian Catholic University. His diverse educational career includes teaching English an...

Series 18 Episode 212 Dr Paul Kidson (Part 2): Find Your Pace 11.05.2026 39:02

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 212 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Paul Kidson. Dr Paul Kidson is an Associate Professor in Educational Leadership at the Australian Catholic University. His diverse educational career includes teaching English an...

Series 18 Episode 212 Dr Paul Kidson (Part 1): Find Your Place 04.05.2026 39:43

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 212 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Paul Kidson. Dr Paul Kidson is an Associate Professor in Educational Leadership at the Australian Catholic University. His diverse educational career includes teaching English an...

Series 18 Episode 211 Dr Selena Fisk (Part 3): A Choice to Make 27.04.2026 39:50

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 211 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr. Selena Fisk! Dr. Selena Fisk is a data storyteller dedicated to helping educators transform numbers into meaningful narratives that create positive change. With 16 years of teac...

Series 18 Episode 211 Dr Selena Fisk (Part 2): A Goal to Improve 20.04.2026 34:58

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 211 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr. Selena Fisk! Dr. Selena Fisk is a data storyteller dedicated to helping educators transform numbers into meaningful narratives that create positive change. With 16 years of teac...

Series 18 Episode 211 Dr Selena Fisk (Part 1): A Story of Progress 13.04.2026 32:57

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 211 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr. Selena Fisk! Dr. Selena Fisk is a data storyteller dedicated to helping educators transform numbers into meaningful narratives that create positive change. With 16 years of teac...

Series 18 Episode 210 Ross Featherston & Dr Ray Swann (Part 3): Sacred and Profane 30.03.2026 40:35

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 210 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Ross Featherston & Dr Ray Swann! Ross Featherston, BA, Dip Ed, M Ed, was appointed eighth Headmaster of Brighton Grammar in January 2014. Victorian born, Ross was educated in regional Victori...

Series 18 Episode 210 Ross Featherston & Dr Ray Swann (Part 2): Clear and Supportive 23.03.2026 39:19

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 210 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Ross Featherston & Dr Ray Swann! Ross Featherston, BA, Dip Ed, M Ed, was appointed eighth Headmaster of Brighton Grammar in January 2014. Victorian born, Ross was educated in regional Victori...

Series 18 Episode 210 Ross Featherston & Dr Ray Swann (Part 1): Intentional and Foundational 16.03.2026 40:18

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 210 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Ross Featherston & Ray Swann! Ross Featherston, BA, Dip Ed, M Ed, was appointed eighth Headmaster of Brighton Grammar in January 2014. Victorian born, Ross was educated in regional Victoria a...

Series 18 Episode 209 Melissa Kennedy (Part 3): Sustain 09.03.2026 37:12

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 209 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Melissa Kennedy! Melissa is the Head of English at Edmund Rice College in Wollongong, NSW. Melissa has previously led teams as English Head Teacher at Albion Park High School and at The Austr...

Series 18 Episode 209 Melissa Kennedy (Part 2): Challenge 02.03.2026 38:13

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 209 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Melissa Kennedy! Melissa is the Head of English at Edmund Rice College in Wollongong, NSW. Melissa has previously led teams as English Head Teacher at Albion Park High School and at The Austr...

Series 18 Episode 209 Melissa Kennedy (Part 1): Question 23.02.2026 40:35

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 209 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Melissa Kennedy! Melissa is the Head of English at Edmund Rice College in Wollongong, NSW. Melissa has previously led teams as English Head Teacher at Albion Park High School and at The Austr...

Series 18 Episode 208 Marek Kowalkiewicz (Part 3): Insight 16.02.2026 45:54

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 208 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Marek Kowalkiewicz! Marek Kowalkiewicz is Professor and Chair in Digital Economy at QUT Business School, and one of Thinkers360’s Top 100 Global AI Thought Leaders. He is the author of The Ec...

Series 18 Episode 208 Marek Kowalkiewicz (Part 2): Node 09.02.2026 36:47

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 208 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Marek Kowalkiewicz! Marek Kowalkiewicz is Professor and Chair in Digital Economy at QUT Business School, and one of Thinkers360’s Top 100 Global AI Thought Leaders. He is the author of The Ec...

Series 18 Episode 208 Marek Kowalkiewicz (Part 1): Pronoia 02.02.2026 41:49

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 208 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Marek Kowalkiewicz! Marek Kowalkiewicz is Professor and Chair in Digital Economy at QUT Business School, and one of Thinkers360’s Top 100 Global AI Thought Leaders. He is the author of The Ec...

Series 18 Episode 207 Thea Stinear (Part 3): Take Care of Business 26.01.2026 35:24

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 207 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Thea Stinear! As CEO of CoolPlus and former CEO of Cool.org, Thea Stinear brings together strategic vision, classroom experience, and an unshakable commitment to educational equity, reimagini...

Series 18 Episode 207 Thea Stinear (Part 2): Hope and Act 19.01.2026 38:05

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 207 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Thea Stinear! As CEO of CoolPlus and former CEO of Cool.org, Thea Stinear brings together strategic vision, classroom experience, and an unshakable commitment to educational equity, reimagini...

Series 18 Episode 207 Thea Stinear (Part 1): Be Yourself Every Day 12.01.2026 37:40

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 207 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Thea Stinear! As CEO of CoolPlus and former CEO of Cool.org, Thea Stinear brings together strategic vision, classroom experience, and an unshakable commitment to educational equity, reimagini...