Toddcast Teacher Podcast

Episode 49 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Sam McCloud) For the forty-ninth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing a colleague and friend in Sam McCloud. Sam is into his 8th year of teaching and after working at a couple of different schools, he is now currently teaching a Grade 3/4 class and is also our Literacy Learning Specialist. Sam d...

Episode 48 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Sue Webb) For the forty-eighth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Sue Webb.  Sue has been a high school teacher for over 30 years and has various teaching and leadership positions during her teaching career.  In 2016 Sue suffered a debilitating panic attack and for the next four years, her lif...

Episode 47 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Mitch Leyton) For the forty-seventh episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Mitch Leyton.  Mitch is into his 5th year of teaching and is currently teaching a Grade 5/6 class. Throughout Mitch’s career he has taught in either the Grade 3/4 or 5/6 area.  Mitch is extremely passionate teacher who love...

Episode 46 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Crystal McIntosh) For the forty-sixth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Crystal McIntosh. Crystal is an Early Childhood Educator who has undertaken various roles during her 8 year career to date and is currently an Early Years Advisor at Shine Bright Kindergarten. Recently Crystal has also la...

Episode 45 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Jake Rusbridge) For the forty-fifth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing former colleague Jake Rusbridge.  Jake is a graduate teacher in his second year of teaching. After completing his first year of teaching in Australia, Jake and his partner have moved to the UK to teach and also travel.  Jak...

Episode 44 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Danica See – Little Bloom Consultancy) For the forty-fourth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Danica See from Little Bloom Consultancy.  Danica is an early childhood educator, university lecturer, practicum supervisor and mother of one. She is also the owner of Little Bloom, a platform that s...

Episode 43 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Sarah MacDonald – Canine Comprehension) For the forty-third episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Sarah MacDonald from Canine Comprehension. Sarah started her career as a teacher and worked with many young people. Sarah also completed an animal assistance therapy course and spent considerable tim...

Episode 42 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Ryan and Tam - theINmag) For the forty-second episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Ryan and Tam from theINmag. Both Ryan and Tam have been teachers for a number of years in many different roles before they started up their passion project called theINmag. theINmag is a nation-wide magazine - mad...

Episode 41 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Jack McIntosh) For the forty-first episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing university mate Jack McIntosh. Jack is into his 10th year of teaching, mainly in a secondary school setting, teaching in various subject areas and taking on many different roles and responsibilities such as community leader...

Episode 40 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Michaela Epstein - Maths Teacher Circles) For the fortieth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Michaela Epstein. Michaela has taught in secondary schools in both rural and urban areas and is deeply committed to sharing great maths ideas with others. Michaela is the founder and director of Maths...

Episode 39 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Katey Street – Cold Coffee, No Gluesticks Podcast) For the thirty-ninth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity interviewing Katey Street. Katey has had many wonderful and amazing experiences in her career so far from completing her training in the UK and teaching in the junior area, then moving to Australia and b...

Episode 38 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Kiah Allen) For the thirty-eighth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity interviewing Kiah Allen. Kiah is a primary school teacher who now works for the Cyber Safety Project as their senior educator. Kiah has a passion for engaging young people to develop the skills they need to independently navigate the online...

Episode 37 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Scott Pysing) For the thirty-seventh episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity interviewing a colleague and friend in Scott Pysing. Scott is into his 12th year of teaching and is currently teaching a Grade 5/6 class. Throughout Scott’s career he has taught in either the Grade 3/4 or 5/6 area. Scott is extremely pass...

Episode 36 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Max Roach) For the thirty-sixth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing my first international guest in Max Roach from Canada. Max has had many different and interesting career opportunities, however currently Max has started up his own tutoring business called JonAyves Learning Club. His tutoring...

For the thirty-fifth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Caitie McWaters who I actually went to school with and we also coached volleyball together. Caitie has been teaching for 12 years in various roles and schools such as residential boarding schools and teaching VCE subjects Outdoor Education, Physical Education and Health and Human Develo...

Episode 34 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Kate Korber – The Inquiry Project) For the thirty-fourth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I interview Kate Korber. Kate has been teaching for 20 years in various roles as a Deputy Principal, Learning and Teaching Leader as well as ICT and Maths leadership and many years as a classroom teacher in Catholic Education.  Kate has a passio...

Episode 33 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Wendy Jackson) For the thirty-third episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I interview my Principal Wendy Jackson. I have been lucky enough to have Wendy at my school since I have started my career and her mentoring and support has helped to make me into the teacher I am today. Wendy has been in education for over 40 years and has various teach...

Episode 32 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Liz Tobias) For the thirty-second episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I interview my amazing Grade 6 teacher and friend Liz Tobias. I was lucky enough to be taught by Liz and she has been a very special teacher who inspired me to love learning and education. Liz’s greatest strength was building positive relationships with every student she t...

Episode 31 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Em Gentle) For the thirtieth-first episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I interview Em Gentle. Em has been in education for 11 years and is currently teaching a Stage 2 class in New South Wales. Em has had various teaching experiences in both upper and lower primary schools in both Victoria and New South Wales, as well as being a Relieving As...

Episode 30 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Tarun Stevenson) For the thirtieth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I interview Tarun Stevenson. Tarun is an educator with over 15 years’ experience in Primary, Secondary and Tertiary settings. He is the founder of Calmer Classrooms which provides professional development that is both relevant and engaging. Tarun is an established consult...

Episode 29 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Tam – Mrs. Learning Bee) For the twenty-ninth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I interview Tam aka Mrs. Learning Bee. Tam has been teaching for 12 years particularly in the Junior Area as well as being an Assistant Principal. Tam is currently out of the classroom running her business Mrs. Learning Bee. Tam has a huge presence on Instagram...

Episode 28 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Nathan Van De Monde) For the twenty-eighth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I interview Nathan Van De Monde. Nathan has been teaching for 13 years in both secondary and primary schools in various teaching and leadership roles. Nathan is currently an Acting Principal in Victoria . Nathan also has a huge presence on Instagram sharing his te...

Episode 27 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Dr. Russ Fox – Behaviour Management) For the twenty-seventh episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I interview behaviour management expert Dr. Russ Fox. Dr. Russ Fox is a lecturer in applied behaviour analysis at Monash University. He is a trained primary school teacher with experience teaching and working in mainstream primary and secondary sc...

Episode 26 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Joe Hartney) For the twenty-sixth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful privilege of interviewing close mate and colleague Joe Hartney. Joe is into his 6th year of teaching and is currently teaching a Grade 3/4 class, having taught both in the junior and senior area during his career to date. Joe is also a huge driver of ou...

Episode 25 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Michael Minas) For the twenty-five episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I interview Maths guru Michael Minas. Michael is an extremely experienced educator who has been in education for over 20 years and now manages Love Maths Consultancy. Michael’s areas of interest include problem solving and student engagement. His YouTube channel has attra...