This is the podcast for Aspiring, Middle and Senior Leaders in Education. Each week we dive into a topic to talk leadership, strategy, culture and the business of K-12 education to define what success looks like in an educational setting in the 2020's and beyond. Our mission for the podcast is to create the best free professional learning on the internet for school leaders. Hosted by Mat Irving and Luke Callier. Covering school leadership, education leadership, school leaders, principals.
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E115 | After Principalship with Andrew Syme, Multi-time Principal
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42:53A great chat with Rev Andrew Syme about his leadership journey and life after the Principalship and what that meant for him.
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E114 | Embrace the Discomfort, Shane Smith - Co Founder of Education Perfect
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56:28A great chat with Shane Smith, CoFounder of Education Perfect. Shane takes us on his journey to creating an International software powerhouse.
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E113 | Nick Johnstone on Regional Leadership - Principal, Bishop Druit College
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1:01:06A classic chat with Nick Johnstone on regional leadership and how his sabbatical led to a significant change in his path.
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Mat Irving and Luke Callier review the year that was 2024 - Mat's first as Principal at Great Southern Grammar in Albany and Luke's mid year shift to the Director of Business Operations at St Hilda's in Perth. This Episode was brought to you by PrincipalsHQ - checkout PrincipalsHQ.com.au for more details and to sign up to the waitlist.…
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111 | The Next Word is…. with Matt Esterman
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56:19In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Matt Estermann, the dynamic Director of Innovation and Partnership at Our Lady of Mercy College. With a career that spans a love for ideas, tech-savvy solutions, and a healthy dose of "let's try this and see if it works," Matt unpacks what it really means to inn…
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110 | School Reputation: Insights from Stephen Holmes, Founder of The 5Rs Partners
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44:11In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Stephen Holmes, founder of The 5Rs Partnership, a global strategy consultancy for schools and universities. Stephen brings his wealth of experience—from navigating the quirks of school leadership to redefining reputation management in education. They discuss why…
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109 | The Ever Evolving Role of a Principal with Chris Duncan, CEO - Australian Heads of Independent Schools Association
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1:08:54In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving are joined by Chris Duncan, CEO of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA). Chris shares his extensive experience in education leadership, including his pivotal role in transitioning Pulteney Grammar to co-education and serving as principal at Lin…
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E108 | Principal Conversations with Lorna Beegan
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1:09:14In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Lorna Beegan, the first-year principal at Strathcona Girls Grammar School, to dive into her transformative journey in K-12 education leadership. Lorna shares her extensive experience, from her early passion for teaching in Perth to leadership roles at St. Hilda’…
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E107 | The Connection Curriculum with Matt Pitman
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58:35In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, hosts Luke Callier and Mathew Irveng sit down with Matt Pitman, the senior program lead at Global Village Learning and author of The Connection Curriculum, to explore the importance of building strong community ties and fostering relationships in education. Matt shares his journey from teacher to leader, d…
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E106 | Rethinking Digital Wellbeing in Education with Dr. Kristy Goodwin
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42:39In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier sits down with Dr. Kristy Goodwin, a leading expert in digital well-being and productivity. Together, they explore the profound effects of technology on the brains, stress levels, and overall well-being of both children and adults. Dr. Goodwin shares her journey from teaching to researching th…
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E105 | ScotsX with Dr. Hugh Chilton of The Scots College
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1:07:20In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving sit down with Dr. Hugh Chilton from The Scots College to explore transformative leadership and innovative strategies in K-12 education. Dr. Chilton shares his remarkable journey from avoiding a teaching career to becoming an influential leader in education. He underscores th…
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E104 | Principal Conversations with Dr. Marie Perry, Principal of Ipswich Junior Grammar School
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1:02:29In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier sits down with Dr. Marie Perry, the Principal of Ipswich Junior Grammar School, who brings over 20 years of experience in educational leadership. Dr. Perry shares her inspiring journey into education, reflecting on the early influences and values that shaped her career. Dr. Perry shares her ex…
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E103 | The Evolving Role of Community Engagement and Philanthropy in Independent Schools: Insights from Myfanwy Stanfield
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1:03:53In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving sit down with Myfanwy Stanfield, Director of Community Engagement at Ascham School, to explore the evolving role of community engagement and advancement in independent schools across Australia. Myfanwy shares her unique journey from the arts industry to education, highlighti…
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E102 | Insights from PARED Leadership with Trent Thomas, Principal at Lysterfield Lake College
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56:21In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving are joined by Trent Thomas, the founding headmaster of Lysterfield Lake College, an all-boys school in Melbourne. Trent shares his unique transition from the corporate world to education, offering valuable insights into school leadership, strategy, and culture. Discover the …
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E101 | Celebrating 100 by revisiting Episode 1 - The 7 Traits of Great Leaders in K-12 Eeducation
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1:08:22Join Luke and Mat as they revisit episode 1 - How have our thoughts on leadership in K-12 education evolved over the last 4 years? Tune in to find out as we chat about the original list as well as a discussion about our favourite guests and what they've enjoyed about their Edleaders journey.
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E100 | Building Towards the Future with Dr. Adrian Camm, Principal at Westbourne Grammar School
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1:01:16In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving are joined by Dr. Adrian Camm, Principal of Westbourne Grammar School, delving into his transformative leadership journey in education. Adrian highlights strategic planning for a new campus to meet Melbourne's educational demands, emphasizing distributed leadership, operatio…
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E99 | Kerrie McDiarmid - 2024 Edutech Mini Series
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32:10Use special code Edleaders20 to save 20% off your tickets to Edutech, and Edleaders will see you there!!!
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E98 | Doug Thomas - 2024 Edutech Mini Series
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44:25Use special code Edleaders20 to save 20% off your tickets, and Edleaders will see you there!!!
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E97 | Michael O'Keeffe - 2024 Edutech Mini Series
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54:06Use special code Edleaders20 to save 20% off your tickets, and Edleaders will see you there!!!
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E96 | Lauren Sayer - 2024 Edutech Mini Series
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E95 | The Toddle Story with Deepanshu Arora, CEO of Toddle
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1:00:03Join Luke Callier and Matthew Irving on this insightful episode of the Ed Leaders podcast as they sit down with Deepanshu Arora, a co-founder and CEO of Toddle, the pioneering force in educational technology. Delve into Deepanshu's transition from McKinsey consultant to entrepreneur, and discover how Toddle revolutionizes K -12 education with strea…
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E94 | Luke on the Changing the Game Podcast, by VICI Ventures
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30:27In this episode, Luke answering the questions as he appears on the Changing the Game Podcast, by VICI ventures.
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E93 | Live with Jan Owen at the Toddle Leaders Meetup Melbourne
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45:47This was recorded live at the MCG in March 2024, we hope you enjoy!
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E92 | Macro Change with Bronwyn Lee, CEO of Learning Creates Australia
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55:59This episode features Bronwyn Lee, CEO of Learning Creates Australia. Bronwyn shares her thoughts on self-determination and the crucial development of transferable skills for future careers. She advocates for a transformative shift in the education system, focusing on equity and preparing students for the ever-evolving job market. We also delve div…
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Join Luke Callier and Mathew Irving as they delve into the intricate process of transitioning from one leadership role to another in this latest episode of the ‘Ed Leaders’ podcast. Through heartfelt discussions and personal anecdotes, they explore the importance of reflection, integrity, and effective communication during times of change. Mathew s…
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E90 | Fostering Empathy and Personal Growth with Simon Shepherd, Principal at Westminster School Adelaide
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58:03In this episode of the ‘Ed Leaders’ podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving are joined by special guest Simon Shepherd, principal at Westminster School Adelaide, who shares invaluable insights on fostering empathy and personal growth within leadership roles. Learn about the transformative experiences at Westminster School Adeliade, where empathy is…
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E89 | Shaping Leaders of Tomorrow, Mal Cater, Former Principal at Mentone Grammar
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57:19Join Luke Callier and Mathew Irving in this episode of the 'Ed Leaders' podcast as they dive deep into the essence of education amidst the ever-evolving landscape of technology, alongside Mal Cater, Former Principal at Mentone Grammar School. From the importance of maintaining personal connections to the significance of mentorship and professional …
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EP88 | Creating Joyful Learning Experiences with Abe Janson, Principal at Denver Public Schools
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52:27In this episode of the 'Ed Leaders' podcast, join Luke Callier and Mathew Irving as they delve into the dynamic world of education with special guest Abe Janson, the school principal of Denver Public Schools. Abe shares his remarkable journey from forestry to educational leadership, highlighting the transformative power of experiential learning in …
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E87 | Fostering Community & Authentic Leadership with Darren Cox, Principal at Marsden Park Anglican College
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57:17In this episode of the 'Ed Leaders' podcast, join Luke Callier and Mathew Irving as they explore the world of educational leadership with special guest Darren Cox, Principal at Marsden Park Anglican College. Discover the transformative journey from teacher to principal as Darren shares invaluable insights on fostering a thriving school culture thro…
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E86| Building Positive Cultures with Dr Adam Fraser
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54:22In this episode of the ‘Ed Leaders’ podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving are joined by Dr. Adam Fraser, the founder of The Flourish Movement, who touches upon potential future shifts in education, exploring mixed models that integrate remote learning and AI assistance.Discover the significance of fostering joy through personal interests, embraci…
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E85| Tim Watson, Principal, Northern Beaches Christian School
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48:00Welcome to the ‘Ed Leaders’ podcast, where Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Tim Watson, the principal at Northern Beaches Christian School, who has a remarkable journey in education and leadership. Tim shares invaluable wisdom on the delicate balance of maintaining a passion for teaching while taking on leadership roles. Tim dives into …
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E84 | Anthony Micallef - Headmaster, Brisbane Grammar School
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56:17In this episode we chatted with Anthony Micallef, Headmaster of Brisbane Grammar School about his journey in education. Special thanks to our partners Peoplebench for sponsoring this episode of the podcast, they help take the guesswork out of school workforce strategy & decision-making. Check them out at peoplebench.com.au. So... Melbourne friends …
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E83 | Winning Strategies - John Buchanan, Former Australian Cricket Coach
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1:09:07In this episode we chatted with John Buchanan, former coach of the Australian Cricket Team and now author and speaker. Special thanks to our partners Peoplebench for sponsoring this episode of the podcast, they help take the guesswork out of school workforce strategy & decision-making. Check them out at peoplebench.com.au. So... Melbourne friends a…
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E82 | Building Trust in a New Market, Jess Wallis and Chris Pantlin, Veracross
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1:00:47Today's episode, is part of our paid sponsorship with Veracross, and today we’re learning a little more about the people behind the brand new to Australia product, and we have Chris Pantlin and Jess Wallis. Chris is a Former teacher, who held a range of management and leadership positions over 10 years working in schools, before making the switch t…
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E81 | The Online Experience for Students, Sharaf Goussous - CEO Skills Leap Australia
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58:20In this episode we chat with Sharaf Goussous, about all things related to the online experience for students. This episode is brought to your by Veracross - a global leader in Student Information Systems (SISs). Please support us by checking them out at Veracross.com/edleaders. Follow Edleaders and connect with Luke Callier and Mathew Irving on Lin…
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E80 | Michael Christensen - School Masterplans with M3 Architecture
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1:05:07In this episode we chatted with Michael Christensen, Director of M3 Architecture. We chatted about things like the processes adopted in the design brief and conceptual stages of a project in a school and what questions should clients be considering in the design stage of projects. We hope you enjoy!
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E79 | David Runge, Director of Future Schools
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1:06:34In this episode we chat with David Runge, Director and Co-Founder of Future Schools. As you might expect, we talk about the Future of Schools, how we can think about systemic change, adaptive cultures to allow innovation to happen and much much more. This episode is brought to your by Veracross - a global leader in Student Information Systems (SISs…
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E78 | Fleur Johnston - Workforce Strategies
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1:20:59In this episode, we chat with Fleur Johnston, CEO & Founder of PeopleBench. As mentioned in the show: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/358863746_Teacher_stress_and_burnout_in_Australia_examining_the_role_of_intrapersonal_and_environmental_factors This episode is brought to your by Veracross - a global leader in Student Information Systems (…
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E77 | Nicole Dyson, CEO & Founder of Future Anything
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1:13:46In this episode, we chat with the dynamo that is Nicole Dyson.
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E76 | The Edleaders Journey - Recap of Edutech and AHISA Conferences
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48:18This episode is about the Edleaders Journey - outlining what's happening for Mat and Luke with their Edleaders Adventures!
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E75 | If Yong Zhao was Minister for Education - Professor Yong Zhao
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1:02:29In this episode we chat with Prof. Yong Zhao. This episode is brought to your by Veracross - a global leader in Student Information Systems (SISs). Please support us by checking them out at Veracross.com/edleaders. Also signup to the Edleaders Newsletter at edleaders.com.au.
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E74 | Leading New Metrics, Dr Sandra Milligan
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1:13:24In this episode, we chat with Dr Sandra Milligan, Lead of the New Metrics program at Melbourne Assessment, the new organising taking the leap out of the University of Melbourne. Dr Sandra is one of the headline speakers Edutech 2023 conference, and this episode is part of a 5 episode partnership to promote the conference and to give our listeners a…
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E73 | The AI Iceberg, Leon Furze - Consultant & Author
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53:29In this episode, we chat with Leon Furze, Consultant and Author. Leon is one of the headline speakers Edutech 2023 conference, and this episode is part of a 5 episode partnership to promote the conference and to give our listeners a deeper context to some of the headline speakers at the event. This episode is brought to you by our partnership with …
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E72 | Technology in Education, Gary Stager
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1:03:30In this episode, we chat with Gary Stager, Founder of the Constructing Modern Knowledge Summer Institute for educators, he is an author contributing to over 20 books, has worked in over 30 countries, and in addition to consulting to many of the state education departments around Australia, he has also worked with some of the worlds biggest brands i…
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E71 | Emergency Pod - Mat's BIG Announcement!!
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16:26In this emergency episode, we have a quick chat about Mat's big announcement.
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E70 | Rumbling with Culture and Ideas, Sarah Warby - Head of Professional Growth at Hills Grammar
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56:23In this episode, we chat with Sarah Warby, Head of Professional Growth at Hills Grammar. Sarah is one of the keynote speakers at Edutech 2023 and this episode will give you some background to her keynote! This episode is brought to you by our partnership with Edutech, and if you use our special code Edleaders30, you'll receive 30% off your tickets!…
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E69 | Impactful & Scalable Innovations in Education, Saku Tuominen
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1:04:39In this episode we chat with Founder Saku Tuominen about the purpose of HundrED - whose goal is to share the innovative work happening in Education around the world. Saku is one on the keynote speakers at Edutech 2023 and this episode will give you some background to his keynote! This episode is brought to you by our partnership with Edutech, and i…
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E68| The journey to creating MyMAP - Vaughan Cleary, Senior Deputy Principal, Assumption College
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1:01:52In this episode, we chat with Vaughan Cleary, Senior Deputy Principal, Assumption College his journey and all things MyMAP. This episode is brought to your by Veracross - a global leader in Student Information Systems (SISs). Please support us by checking them out at Veracross.com/edleaders. Also signup to the Edleaders Newsletter at edleaders.com.…
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E67 | Luke & Mat on Change Management (Interviewed by Duane Cox)
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42:13In this episode, Luke and Mat are answering the questions!!! Yes we were on the other side of the microphone, as Schoolbox Head of Education and Innovation - Duane Cox interviewed the boys about all things Change Management in Schools. This Episode is as part of our ongoing partnership with Schoolbox and is also brought to you by our friends at Ver…
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E66 | Jacinda Euler, Principal - Brisbane Girls Grammar School
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50:51In this episode, we chat with Jacinda Euler, Principal of Brisbane Girls Grammar School.This episode is brought to your by Veracross - a global leader in Student Information Systems (SISs). Please support us by checking them out at Veracross.com/edleaders. Also signup to the Edleaders Newsletter at edleaders.com.au.…
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