Toddcast Teacher Podcast

Episode 74 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Gary Darma  For the seventy- fourth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing my Principal Gary Darma.  Throughout Gary’s career to date, he has had many teaching experiences and opportunities at my school such as being a classroom teacher, curriculum leader, Assistant Principal and now Principal over...

Episode 73 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Tina Alcorace  For the seventy- third episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing the founder of Rise Academy of Music, Tina Alcorace.  Tina has over a decade of vocal coaching and performing experience. She is the founder and director of Rise Academy of Music and is an accomplished vocal coach, qualif...

Episode 72 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Sarah Leigh  For the seventy-second episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing the Occupational Therapist at my school in Sarah Leigh. Sarah has been involved in education as an OT in Special Ed  for over 14 years and this year has joined my school in a mainstream setting. As an Occupational Therapist...

Episode 71 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Bec West  For the seventy first episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Bec West. Bec West is an innovative Instructional Leader with experience as Assistant Principal, Deputy Principal, Instructional Leader, and Relieving Principal. Bec is a proud public educator, lifelong learner, and dedicated l...

Episode 70 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Lisa Logue.  For the seventieth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing my Assistant Principal Lisa Logue. Throughout Lisa’s career to date, she has had many teaching experiences and opportunities such as being a classroom teacher, teaching overseas, curriculum leader, wellbeing leader and now an A...

Episode 69 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Erin West For the sixty-ninth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Erin West.  Throughout Erin’s career to date, she has had many teaching experiences and opportunities in New South Wales such as being a classroom teacher, Assistant Principal and now a new role as Learning and Support Teacher an...

Episode 68 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Sophie Hall For the sixty-eighth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Sophie Hall. Throughout Sophie’s career to date, she has had many teaching experiences and opportunities. Sophie is currently part time teaching in Grade 6 after being on maternity leave.  You may also know Sophie from her Ins...

Episode 67 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Cayla Hanna For the sixty-seventh episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing colleague and Foundation team member Cayla Hanna. Cayla is into her 5th year of teaching with all those years being in the Junior Primary Area. Cayla is also one of our Wellbeing Leaders at our school, as well as previously b...

Episode 66 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Steve Sellwood For the sixty-sixth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Steve Sellwood.  Steve is into his 19th year of teaching having taught in both Shepparton and Melbourne. Steve has mainly taught Physical Education and Health Education as well as being Head of Department for the PE program....

Episode 65 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Ella Grattan (Educate with Ella)  For the sixty-fifth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Ella Grattan.  Ella is from Sydney and has been teaching since 2018 taking classes from Kindergarten to Year 6, as well as teaching Library. However, it’s the lower years that have a really special place i...

Episode 64 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Katrina Maskell  For the sixty-fourth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Katrina Maskell.  Katrina is into her ninth year of teaching having taught in both rural and metro Victoria, as well as teaching in London for three years. This year Katrina is the Learning Specialist at her school focusi...

Episode 63 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Bronwyn Lee (Learning Creates Australia) For the sixty-third episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Bronwyn Lee from Learning Creates Australia.  Bronwyn is an experienced non-profit leader with a long-term commitment to working in the social sector in Australia. She has a deep practical and theor...

Episode 62 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Lauren Jeffery) For the sixty-second episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Lauren Jeffery.  Lauren is into her 17th year of teaching having taught in both Western Australia and Victoria mainly teaching in lower socio-economic school environments in the lower primary area.  During her career Laur...

Episode 61 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Lisa Cain) For the sixty-first episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Lisa Cain.  Lisa has been teaching for eight years all of which have been in the Catholic Education System. During her career to date Lisa has been a classroom teacher and over the last couple of years has been the Learning Div...

Episode 60 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Ash - Rainbow Sky Creations) For the sixtieth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Ash from Rainbow Sky Creations.  Ashleigh has been a teacher for several years teaching both in Australia and Dubai. During her teaching career she meet her business partner Alisha. Then in 2016 they both wanted to give back...

Episode 59 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Andrea Hillbrick) For the fifty-ninth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Andrea Hillbrick. Andrea has been involved in education for over 35 years and has enjoyed various roles such as curriculum leader, learning and teaching coach and assistant principal. Andrea now runs Andrea Hillbrick consultancy whi...

Episode 58 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Tournament of Minds – Eliza and Siobhan - TOM Directors) For the fifty-eighth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Eliza and Siobhan both directors of Tournament of Minds.  Both Eliza and Siobhan are teachers as well as both volunteering for Tournament of Minds where they are directors in their respective...

Episode 57 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Laura Cole) For the fifty-seventh episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing a former team member and colleague as well as being a great friend in Laura Cole.  Laura is back for her second episode after being on the Graduate Roundtable Podcast back in 2021.  Laura is into her 4th year of teaching, and...

Episode 56 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Amy Green) For the fifty-sixth (and the first episode for 2024) of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Amy Green. Amy is founder of The Wellness Strategy, a published author, speaker, facilitator, and coach, and a leader in improving workplace culture and wellbeing in schools and organisations. As a past teacher and...

Episode 55 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Rick McWaters) For the fifty-fifth (and last episode for 2023) of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing former teacher, coach and friend Rick McWaters. I was lucky enough to be taught and coached by Rick as well as to coach volleyball with him. He was a very special teacher and mentor who inspired me to love learning...

Episode 53 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Kelly Chislett – Common Reader) For the 53rd episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the privilege of interviewing Kelly Chislett from the Common Reader.  Kelly is a primary school teacher who has mainly been based in the early years. She has taken on leadership roles such as year level co-ordinator and transition co-ordinator. Kelly is cu...

Episode 54 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Andy Connick – Andy Connick Coaching) For the 54th episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the privilege of interviewing Andy Connick from Andy Connick Coaching.  Andy is a teacher turned personal trainer. Andy has been involved in schools for over 10 years which includes various roles such as teacher assistant, pastoral support worker, te...

Episode 52 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Carmel Hamilton) For the fifty-second episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the amazing privilege of interviewing my Grade 6 PE teacher and friend Carmel Hamilton. I was lucky enough to be taught by Carmel and she has been a very special teacher who inspired me to love learning and education and become a PE teacher. Carmel’s greatest str...

Episode 51 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Georgia Bell) For the fifty-first episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Georgia Bell. Georgia has been teaching for seven years all of which have been in Special Education in the Shepperton area. Recently Georgia studied and completed her Masters in applied behaviour analysis to now be a Board-Ce...

Episode 50 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Tayla Junor) For the fiftieth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the fabulous opportunity of interviewing a very special guest - my partner Tayla Junor. Tayla has been teaching for seven years all of which have been in the Catholic Education System. During her career to date Tayla has been a Grade 5/6 teacher and this year she is the...