Game Changers

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this Sixth conversation of Series Fourteen, we talk with Melanie O’Leary, the System Coach: Learning, Assessment and Pedagogy Years 7-10 at Catholic Education South Australia. She works alongside educators to empower them to design and facilitate learning opportunities which foster voice...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this Fifth conversation of Series Fourteen, we talk with Adelina Melia-Douvos, an educational leader, with over 35 years of experience, commitment and resolve to deliver excellent education to young people. Adelina embarks on her vocation, motivated by the fundamental belief that she abs...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this fourth conversation of Series Fourteen, we talk with Dr Hugh Chilton & Dr Rob Loe Dr Hugh Chilton is Head of ScotsX at The Scots College, Sydney, where he also teaches History and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team. His passion is for 'the vocation of formation'. ScotsX ai...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this Third conversation of Series Fourteen, we talk with Dr David Thomas, BA (Hons), MA (Hons), PhD in Education and Psychology UNSW (Gifted Education). Author of numerous books including school history of Cranbrook. Articles in journals when they were popular (S Asian Studies and Econom...

In part Three of this special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins continues his conversation with Sean Harris, Doctoral researcher, Trust Improvement lead, journalist & author. Sean is a part-time doctoral student with Teesside University investigating poverty in schools and how we tackle this in classrooms. He is also a Trust Leader at Tees Valley Education Trust in the North East of England. S...

In part two of this special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins continues his conversation with Sean Harris, Doctoral researcher, Trust Improvement lead, journalist & author. Sean is a part-time doctoral student with Teesside University investigating poverty in schools and how we tackle this in classrooms. He is also a Trust Leader at Tees Valley Education Trust in the North East of England. Sea...

In part one of this special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Sean Harris, Doctoral researcher, Trust Improvement lead, journalist & author. Sean is a part-time doctoral student with Teesside University investigating poverty in schools and how we tackle this in classrooms. He is also a Trust Leader at Tees Valley Education Trust in the North East of England. Sean is...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this second conversation of Series Fourteen, we talk with Annette Rome, & Dr Steven Middleton. Annette Rome, Principal of St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar (SMBG) was previously on the senior executives of a number of schools in Melbourne, Australia. Though trained as neurophysiologist, her...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this first conversation of Series Fourteen, we talk with Lester Lalla, Headmaster of St John’s Preparatory in Houghton, Johannesburg, South Africa. He is interested in building strong school communities through evidence informed practices. He is married to Corinne and has two children, S...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this prologue episode of the fourteenth series of the Game Changers podcast, your host, Associate Professor of Education and Enterprise Phil Cummins explores the series theme 'Agency at the Chalk Face'. The Game Changers podcast is produced by Joshua Jeffries for Orbital Productions, sup...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this final episode of the thirteenth series of the Game Changers podcast, your hosts, Associate Professor of Education and Enterprise Philip Cummins and prominent educational Thought Leader Adriano Di Prato, explore the series theme 'Tell Your Story' and wrap up the series that's been. T...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this fifth conversation of Series Thirteen, we talk with Anita Heiss, a proud member of the Wiradyuri nation of central New South Wales, and is one of Australia’s most prolific and well-known authors and engaging public speakers, weaving stories, politics and social justice for different...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this fifth conversation of Series Thirteen, we talk with Nicole Brown a proud Larrakia woman, a social activist whose primary aim is to advance Australia’s First Nations peoples. This she does from her head and her heart. Her diverse activities include investing in young leaders, facilit...

In this special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Karen Mundine, CEO at Reconciliation Australia. Karen Mundine is from the Bundjalung Nation of northern NSW. As the CEO at Reconciliation Australia, Karen brings to the role more than 25 years’ experience leading community engagement, public advocacy, communications and social marketing campaigns. An architect of the...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this fourth conversation of Series Thirteen, we talk with Corey Tutt - the CEO and founder of Deadly Science which gathers donations of STEM resources, and sends them to remote communities around Australia. Corey is engaged with over 100 schools around Australia. In a recent survey, thes...

In this special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Karen Mundine, CEO at Reconciliation Australia. Karen Mundine is from the Bundjalung Nation of northern NSW. As the CEO at Reconciliation Australia, Karen brings to the role more than 25 years’ experience leading community engagement, public advocacy, communications and social marketing campaigns. An architect of the...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this third conversation of Series Thirteen, we talk with Lucy Amon - Indigenous Programs Coordinator, MLC Kew Campus. Lucy is an educator, First Nations person and mother. As a proud Noonuccal woman from Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), she has dedicated her 10 years in the seconda...

In this special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Karen Mundine, CEO at Reconciliation Australia. Karen Mundine is from the Bundjalung Nation of northern NSW. As the CEO at Reconciliation Australia, Karen brings to the role more than 25 years’ experience leading community engagement, public advocacy, communications and social marketing campaigns. An architect of the...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this second conversation of Series Thirteen, we talk with Thomas Mayo, National Indigenous Officer of the MUA, a lead campaigner for the Uluru Statement proposal for a constitutionally enshrined First Nations Voice, and the author of Dear Son – Letters and Reflections from First Nations...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this first conversation of Series Thirteen, we talk with Tammy Anderson, principal of Briar Road Public School in NSW. Tammy Anderson is a Biripi woman who has grown up with her family on Dharawal country in Airds, NSW. Briar Road Public School is significant to her as she attended there...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this prologue episode of the thirteenth series of the Game Changers podcast, your hosts, Associate Professor of Education and Enterprise Philip Cummins and prominent educational Thought Leader Adriano Di Prato, explore the series theme 'Tell Your Story'. The Game Changers podcast is prod...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this final episode of the twelfth series of the Game Changers podcast, your hosts, Associate Professor of Education and Enterprise Philip Cummins and prominent educational Thought Leader Adriano Di Prato, explore the series theme 'The Transformation of Permission' and wrap up the series...

In this special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Joanne McEachen, CEO and Founder of The Learner First, to figure out the nuts and bolts of voice, agency, and advocacy. Joanne (Waitaha, Ngāti Māmoe, and Ngāi Tahu) is a celebrated author, speaker, change leader, and executive coach. Her 30+ years of experience span time as a teacher, principal, Ministry of Education...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this final conversation of Series Twelve, we talk with Dwayne Matthews, Head of School, Innovation & Partnerships at the Ontario Virtual School, Canada. Our series sponsor is The Museum of Australian Democracy(MoAD)at Old Parliament House. To find out more, visit www.moadoph.gov.au The G...

In this special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Joanne McEachen, CEO and Founder of The Learner First, to figure out the nuts and bolts of voice, agency, and advocacy. Joanne (Waitaha, Ngāti Māmoe, and Ngāi Tahu) is a celebrated author, speaker, change leader, and executive coach. Her 30+ years of experience span time as a teacher, principal, Ministry of Education...