Stranger in the Staffroom

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! In this episode, I let you in on how the end of last year marking deadlines felt like they were eroding my sense of self, and the tips and tricks I am implementing this year to ensure that NEVER happens again! These tips cover: Managing your time to gain marking momentum Short Answer Question (SAQ) marking structures Extended/Essay writing comme...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode, I had the privilege of interviewing the teacher who was bold enough to take me on as a PST during my final placement, giving me my first full-time teaching gig: SALLY! Listen to our multiple-tangent chit-chat while we explore: Sally’s unexpected path into education The importance of flexibility and coping mechanisms in teaching, in...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! In this episode, I share some anecdotes and reflections where I now realise that asking for help would have been a GAMECHANGER in! These areas include: Classroom management Personal growth Collaboration and organisation Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: ⁠⁠...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! Not only does this episode mark the FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON THREE, but it is also OUR FIRST INTERVIEW EPISODE! Get to know Ally, the sparkly teacher behind @theyoungeducator and Educator Bling (links to these down below) as we explore: The journey of becoming a teacher and the impact of mentors in shaping one's career path. The importance of com...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! Thank you all for your patience in this episode being published. As mentioned in the episode, Kiara (SITSR's editor) and I are learning to work with a new editing and recording software. Hopefully, this should mean smooth sailing for the remainder of 2026! This episode was recorded not long after my six-week school holidays began, meaning that I...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! During my last year of my degree, Australian state governments created various Permission to Teach (PTT) programs, allowing us to apply to schools and work as teachers whilst completing our degree. This has been a huge debate in the education space, and this episode aims to clarify how this program looks across different states and territories....

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode covers: - My rating of term two - What went well in term two - What would have been better if it happened in term two - What I am doing over the mid-year school holidays Join the SITSR community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! The views an...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode covers: - Why I haven't been active on Spotify, YouTube or Instagram - A term I've coined, 'Term Two Blues,' which is all the feelings people prepare you to experience in term one, when in reality, you're running on adrenaline then, and in term two, sh!t gets real! Join the SITSR community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthes...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! When I first began my education degree, I believed this was enough to head into the classroom and teach, but unfortunately... There are a few legal hoops to jump through once you've graduated. This episode aims to share general information on registering to be a teacher in Australia, and the specific process Victorian teachers would undertake to...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode covers: - A busy start to Term Two - What I've been up to in my first school holidays as a teacher - Four things I wish I knew about school holidays as a teacher before it (quickly) approaching Join the SITSR community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teach...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode covers: - My rating of term one - What went well in term one - What would have been better if it happened in term one - What I am doing over my first school holidays - Checking in on some of my goals for the year Join the SITSR community here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a review on the podcast and sh...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode covers: - Changes to my teaching schedule - Preparing for Parent Teacher Interviews (PTIs) - How I felt meeting parents - What I am now doing after PTIs Link to PTI organisers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/browse?search=parent%20teacher%20conference Join the SITSR community here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠ P...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode covers: - Day one of camp: Mountain Bikes and a false sense of security... - Day two of camp: Overstimulation to the MAX! - Day three of camp: Learning to surf with the students! - Year 7s are only babies - Funny Shit Students Say: Camp Edition Join the SITSR community here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠ Please leave a...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode covers: - A new member of the SITSR team! - Three words to describe my first week - What my four classes are like - My thoughts and feelings during the first week of school Join the SITSR community here: https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! The views and opi...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! FREEBIE ONE (BOOKMARKS): https://www.canva.com/design/DAGW4-HQ_Mw/PnMLIliBQ50fRvcjV4DrIw/view?utm_content=DAGW4-HQ_Mw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview FREEBIE TWO (SENSORY JOURNAL): https://drive.google.com/file/d/15v4uUGQIWIFXi1QsHxqq2UMPeIG-f0ZK/view?usp=sharing This episode cove...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! FREEBIE ONE (UNI ASSESSMENT TRACKER): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o_Wnp0NlvFo_KNj-EEzcz3QTK4fvQvdV/view?usp=drive_link ( Download this freebie to your computer and open using Microsoft Excel for desired results ) FREEBIE TWO (ICEBREAKERS): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k4r9AEljyFM0rziGHtTb91GF_XBqQJga/view?usp=sharing This episode covers...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode covers: - Part Three of Funny Things My Students Have Said - What year levels and subjects I'll be teaching in 2025! Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno Audio editing software: Audacity Funny Things My Students Have Said music: YouTube Studio Lib...

Hello hello! I wanted to take the time to thank you for being apart of the SITSR journey thus far, it has been the best gift ever! Despite the silly season bringing the good, bad and ugly, we will get through this and we will kick a$$ doing it! Until next time, Zoe Zammit :) The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employ...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode covers: - SITSR ETSY SHOP XMAS SALE - Phuket education system and culture (from what I learnt on holiday) - Pearce, Nami and Chelsea's school experiences - A huge announcement! Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno Audio editing software: Audacity...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode covers: - Updates to the Teacher Detox Toolkit (Available at the SITSR Etsy Shop) - One thing I aspire to achieve with every class I teach - My behaviour management strategies - Past teachers that have influenced my teaching style - My 'why' - What I would change about the education system - What I believe one of the biggest challen...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode is at aimed at pre-service teachers about to resubmit their GTPA, and experienced teachers taking on PSTs who did not have to complete the GTPA in their education degree. This episode covers how to stay calm and stay authentic whilst editing your GTPA. Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! More ways...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode covers: - A huge THANK YOU for being patient with the release of this episode - Part Two of Funny Things My Students Have Said (with inputs from you all!) - My timeline for the rest of 2024 Carla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachassistaustralia?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Please leave a...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode covers: - My final days of my final placement - A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL TEACHERS AND FRIENDS OF TEACHERS HERE'S ALL THE LINKS TO ALL THINGS SITSR (including the Google Forum and how to access details to the announcement!) https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher frie...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode is at aimed at pre-service teachers about to complete their GTPA, and experienced teachers taking on PSTs who did not have to complete the GTPA in their education degree. This episode covers what the GTPA actually is, as well as tips and tricks I personally used when completing mine. SHOUTOUT TO RESOURCES BY MISS B! YOU ARE A LEGEND...

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode covers: - Feedback from the show - Part One of Funny Things My Students Have Said - Trioomphs and triumphs - Gifts for mentor teachers and students Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno Audio editing software: Audacity Funny Things My Students Have...