Game Changers

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this penultimate conversation of Series Twelve, we talk with Yvette Larsson. Yvette is the co-founder of AHA! Accelerating Education, a science-based platform that seeks to boost human potential with the help of applied neuroscience, and provide tools for learners to thrive in the 21st c...

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 sixth conversation of Series Twelve, we talk with Maria Nguyen. Maria is a youth education activist who is driven to ensure that all learners receive quality education free from discrimination. She is the International Education Officer at Family Planning Australia and provides tech...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this fifth conversation of Series Twelve, we talk with Dr Lisa Lande, the Senior Director of Field Services at the Quaglia Institute for School Voice and Aspirations. Lisa has dedicated her professional endeavours to advocating for teachers and students around the globe. It is her aspira...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this fourth conversation of Series Twelve, we talk with Jordan Nguyen. Dr Jordan Nguyen, is one of Australia’s most innovative engineers, who is committed to improving the lives of as many people as possible, and to help become a driving force behind both human and technological evolutio...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this third conversation of Series Twelve, we talk with Esther Hill. Esther Hill has been one of the driving forces in establishing The Studio School (TSS), an Australian first model of personalised studio learning in Fremantle, WA. Focusing on the individual student and personalising pat...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this second conversation of Series Twelve, we talk with Jahin Tanvir. As an award-winning advocate for young people, and diversity and inclusion, Jahin was named the 2022 Young Australian of the Year finalist whilst also receiving the 2021 Young Canberra Citizen of the Year in Individual...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this first conversation of Series Twelve, we talk with Hayley Dureau, Head of Student Voice, Mount Waverley Secondary College. Hayley Dureau has been recognised at state and national levels as a passionate and forward-thinking mathematics teacher and educational leader. In 2015 she won t...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this prologue 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'. Our series sponsor...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this final episode of the eleventh 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 'Change Your Game, Change The Game' and wrap up the serie...

How do we grow to understand ourselves to become great leaders? In this special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Briony Scott to look at the relationship between one's knowledge of self and their capacity to lead their communities with wisdom and grace. Dr Briony Scott (BScAgr, MEd, EdD) was appointed Principal of Wenona, a Kindergarten to Year 12 independent gir...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this eighth conversation of Series Eleven, we talk with Tracey Ezard, known for her ‘Ferocious Warmth’ leadership approach and professional collaborative culture. Tracey’s collaborative framework The Buzz which creates an environment of learning, trust and innovation is used in education...

How do we grow to understand ourselves to become great leaders? In this special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Briony Scott to look at the relationship between one's knowledge of self and their capacity to lead their communities with wisdom and grace. Dr Briony Scott (BScAgr, MEd, EdD) was appointed Principal of Wenona, a Kindergarten to Year 12 independent gir...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this seventh conversation of Series Eleven, we talk with Darnell Fine, a middle school deputy principal in Singapore. He is an experienced facilitator of adult learning, focusing on curriculum, assessment, and culturally responsive teaching. He has provided hundreds of workshops and keyn...

How do we grow to understand ourselves to become great leaders? In this special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Briony Scott to look at the relationship between one's knowledge of self and their capacity to lead their communities with wisdom and grace. Dr Briony Scott (BScAgr, MEd, EdD) was appointed Principal of Wenona, a Kindergarten to Year 12 independent gir...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this sixth conversation of Series Eleven, we talk with Christine Cawsey AM FACEL: the past president and life member of the NSW Secondary Principals’ Council (NSWSPC) and the current principal of Rooty Hill High School – a highly successful, award winning, comprehensive secondary school...

How do we become the kind of leaders who push the world forward? In this eleventh special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Laurence Wainwright to look at four pillars of leadership and break down their combined wisdom and research. Dr Laurence Wainwright is Course Director of the MSc in Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment and a Departmental Lecturer at...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this fifth conversation of Series Eleven, we talk with the principal, author and long-time educator Dr Paul Browning. Dr Paul Browning has been a Head for over 24 years. His passion is leadership and organisational culture. He believes that trust is the fundamental resource for successfu...

How do we become the kind of leaders who push the world forward? In this eleventh special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Laurence Wainwright to look at four pillars of leadership and break down their combined wisdom and research. Dr Laurence Wainwright is Course Director of the MSc in Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment and a Departmental Lecturer at...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this fourth conversation of Series Eleven, we talk with the aspirational and practical Michelle Carroll. As an educator for over 30 years and as the current Principal at St Catherine’s School, Michelle is passionate about continuing to provide a progressive, innovative and engaging educa...

How do we become the kind of leaders who push the world forward? In this eleventh special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Laurence Wainwright to look at four pillars of leadership and break down their combined wisdom and research. Dr Laurence Wainwright is Course Director of the MSc in Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment and a Departmental Lecturer at...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this third conversation of Series Eleven, we talk with the always thoughtful Jim Knight. Jim, Founder and Senior Partner of Instructional Coaching Group (ICG), is also an author and research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning. He has spent more than two...

How do we become the kind of leaders who push the world forward? In this eleventh special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Laurence Wainwright to look at four pillars of leadership and break down their combined wisdom and research. Dr Laurence Wainwright is Course Director of the MSc in Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment and a Departmental Lecturer at...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this second conversation of Series Eleven, we talk with the amazing Jeanette Cheah. Jeanette Cheah is the founder and CEO of HEX, an award-winning edtech company delivering internationally recognised innovation and entrepreneurship programs to university students and the next generation...

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this first conversation of Series Eleven, we talk with renowned educator Michael Fullan. Michael is the Global Leadership Director, New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL) and a worldwide authority on educational reform with a mandate of helping to achieve the moral purpose of all childr...