Teach NSW Podcast

This week we are joined on the couch by Yvette Poshoglian, Education Specialist, Technology 4 Learning, as she takes us through the varied roles that have marked her career path in education and beyond. After working in the arts and publishing industry, Yvette discovered her passion for teaching and took the leap to retrain, supported by a scholarship from the NSW Department of Education.  She sha...

For the Season 1 finale of the Teach NSW Podcast, we are joined on the couch by a very special guest, Murat Dizdar, Secretary of the NSW Department of Education. In this episode, we explore Murat’s 27-year education journey, from pre-service teacher and classroom teacher to school principal and his current executive role. We also recognise his other significant titles, including reigning egg and s...

Keen to enhance your use of digital tools and resources in your classroom? This week, we are joined on the couch by Linda, Director, Technology Enablement, Schools & Skills, as we talk about all things technology and the extensive list of digital resources available for classroom learning from the NSW Department of Education. With over 18 years of teaching experience and currently working with...

This week, we are joined by Alice Vigors, a relieving principal in a NSW public school with 15 years of experience in education. On the couch, Alice shares her professional journey into leadership roles with the NSW Department of Education and how she has pursued other passion projects including @thinkingpathways. In this episode we dive into the power of inquiry-based learning by exploring how it...

Tune in to this week’s episode as we have a Yarn with Tammy, a proud Biripi woman and school principal in a NSW public school. In this episode we dive into Tammy’s successful teaching career with a particular focus on Aboriginal education and the value of mentorship and community.  On the couch, Tammy reminisces on her personal experiences as a student and the critical role of Aboriginal and/or To...

From mentorship and leadership to project-based learning and building billy carts, in this week’s episode, we are joined by Matt, a school principal with over 34 years of experience in NSW public schools.  On the couch, Matt shares key memories and insights from teaching in over 7 school contexts on his journey to becoming a school principal. You can truly feel Matt's enthusiasm as he discusses ev...

Have you considered training to become an inclusive/special education teacher? If so, this episode is a must-listen.  Join us on the couch this week with Mel, a trained primary and inclusive/special education teacher as she shares her experience working with students with additional learning needs. Mel reflects on her early career, where she had the opportunity to teach in a school for specific pu...

Multiplicative and mental computation strategies. Concrete tools and manipulatives. You can count on all the mathematics metalanguage this week, as Juliana, Numeracy Adviser K - 6 and Primary School Teacher, joins us on the couch to discuss improving student outcomes in numeracy. Before diving into practical strategies, we first talk about the importance of building a culture of curiosity in the c...

Tune in to this special edition of the Teach NSW Podcast as we celebrate and recognise World Teachers' Day. Established by UNESCO in 1994, World Teachers' Day honours all teachers and the profound impact they have on the lives of their students. This year, NSW public schools will be celebrating teachers on Friday 25 October 2024. In this episode, our co-hosts, Shannon and Siobhan, share their pers...

On the couch, we chat with Alessandra, Literacy Adviser 7 - 12, Secondary English and EAL/D teacher, and self-confessed bookworm.  Alessandra fell in love with language and has dedicated her career to literacy, and more recently, helping to guide teaching practice in this area. Her key message: literacy is everyone’s business. We talk about strategies for embedding literacy across various subjects...

If you’re a teacher with leadership in your sights, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. This week, we speak to Chris, a primary-trained teacher who transitioned into assistant principal and deputy principal roles, and now has 6 years of experience under his belt as a school principal in a NSW public school. On the couch, Chris reflects on navigating the mindset shift that comes with springb...

Looking to level-up your tech game in the classroom? In this episode, you’ll meet Alice, Head Teacher - Secondary Studies in a NSW public school, who shares how she integrates technology into her lessons to further engage students and support their learning. As a Year 12 student, Alice knew she was passionate about becoming a science teacher (don’t we all love a Bunsen burner experiment). Now, loo...

Have you ever considered what it would be like to live and teach in rural NSW? If so, this episode is for you. Tune in as we speak to Daniel, a science teacher in a NSW public school about his experiences of living and working in a rural town and the benefits he has gained in both his professional and personal life. After completing a Bachelor of Science, Daniel made the decision to pivot to a car...

Prepare to be inspired as we are joined on the couch by Halle, a proud Dharawal woman and primary school teacher in a NSW public school. In this episode, Halle discusses how she celebrates her Aboriginal culture within the school community and encourages students to develop a rich understanding of who they are and where they come from. She shares how she is able to naturally integrate cultural act...

In this episode, Casey, Head Teacher - Teaching and Learning in a NSW public school, joins us on the couch to talk about differentiated teaching strategies. This episode tackles some important questions. As teachers, how do we account for the various learning styles and preferences of students? And what can we do to build motivation and engagement in the classroom? Working in a comprehensive high...

Ever considered a career change to teaching? If so, this episode is for you. We speak to Devinda, a former police officer who decided to study a Master of Teaching (Primary) at Western Sydney University and become a teacher in a NSW public school.  On the couch, Devinda shares his touching story of what sparked his desire to become a teacher and how he was able to tackle the ‘unknowns’ of pursuing...

In this episode, you’ll meet Sarah, an assistant principal in a NSW public school, who you may know on Instagram as @teacherishappy . Sarah dives into her love of being a primary school teacher, her leadership journey and how the teaching profession has allowed her to express her passion for creativity and the creative arts. For Sarah, this has been through becoming involved in extracurricular act...

In this episode, we jump into the shoes of an early career teacher and explore what support is available to help beginning teachers find their feet in the classroom. Clare, a trained English teacher and beginning teacher mentor extraordinaire, joins us on the couch to answer common questions asked by pre-service and early career teachers, including: What’s involved in the accreditation process?  H...

In Episode 6, you’ll meet Aaron, an assistant principal, curriculum & instruction (AP, C&I), in a NSW public school. From being a public school student himself to 16 years of teaching experience in the public education system, Aaron has a deep-seated passion for making a positive impact on every student he interacts with. Over the last 10 years of his career, Aaron has taken on various lea...

In Episode 5, you’ll meet Sarah, an assistant principal in a NSW public school. You may know Sarah from social media as @giftedandtalentedteacher , where she has built a supportive teacher network beyond the classroom.  Sarah takes a deep dive into her leadership journey and talks with our co-hosts about the fear, success and learnings that can come from stepping out of your comfort zone. She refl...

In this episode, all gloves are off as Shannon, a primary-trained teacher, and Siobhan, a secondary-trained teacher, go head-to-head in the great debate of primary versus secondary teaching. For listeners who are yet to enter the classroom, Shannon takes you through a day in the life of a primary teacher (and in her case, impromptu dance teacher) and Siobhan will let you jump into the shoes of a s...

In this episode we speak to Eddie Woo, mathematics expert, self-confessed geek and educational leader with the NSW Department of Education. Famous in teaching circles and beyond, Eddie has over one million YouTube subscribers to his channel @misterwootube . He currently splits his time between providing curriculum support for the mathematics team within the department and teaching at a NSW public...

Are you a pre-service or beginning teacher, finding your feet in the classroom? You’re going to want to tune in. In this episode, we speak to pre-service teacher, Inara, who is in her final year of a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at the University of Sydney, specialising in modern history and business studies.  We first met (fan-girled over) Inara at a Future Teachers Club (FT...

The microphones are on and the cameras are rolling. Tune in to Episode 1 of the Teach NSW Podcast to meet our dynamic teacher co-hosts, Shannon and Siobhan, as they share their own teaching journeys. Shannon is a primary school teacher with experience teaching high-potential and gifted students, who loves nothing more than design thinking and project-based learning. Siobhan brings the perspective...