The Art of Teaching

Mathew Green

The Art of Teaching Podcast: Important conversations with the best minds in education and leadership.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Dr Simon Breakspear: Elevated Conversations: Practical Tools to Make Teacher Collaboration Count.

    In today’s episode, we explore Elevated Conversations, Dr Simon Breakspear’s new book that helps educators turn meetings from weary talk into purposeful dialogue. Drawing on years of work with schools worldwide, Simon shares seven practical tools designed to spark fresh thinking, deepen connections, and make the most of limited collaborative time. It’s a playbook for lifting the quality of our professional conversations and lightening the load for busy educators.   🎧 Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-art-of-teaching/id1552506400 Simon's resources:  📘 https://simonbreakspear.com/elevatedconversations-book/

    53 min

  2. 13 SEPT

    Michael O’Keeffe: Lessons from The Arts, leading with purpose and the power of professional learning communities.

    Today I’m joined by Michael, an experienced educational leader with more than two decades working across the primary, secondary and adult education sectors. His career has been shaped by a passion for coaching, digital technology, and the Performing Arts, where he’s made a real impact on both teaching and leadership. Michael is currently the Deputy Principal at John Paul College in Frankston, Victoria, where he brings together his deep expertise and his commitment to helping teachers and students thrive.

    49 min

  3. 9 SEPT

    Jamie Gerlach: Deep learning, human agency and the power of play.

    Today I’m joined by Jamie Gerlach, an educator and leader who believes in the power of deep learning to build human agency and sees access to rigorous play as a basic right for all. For over a decade, he has designed and led professional learning in embodied literacy, 4C learning and school transformation, working with teachers and leaders across Australia and internationally. Jamie has also lectured at the University of Sydney and spoken at national conferences. In this conversation, we explore his philosophy, passion and practical insights for reimagining education.

    43 min

  4. 25 AUG

    Dr Ange Rogers: PVAT, Building teacher expertise and the power of place value.

    In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Ange Rogers, a teacher, numeracy leader, consultant and researcher whose work has helped countless primary teachers feel more confident in the maths classroom. With more than twenty years of experience across teaching, coaching, and research, Ange has a real gift for turning evidence into simple, practical strategies that work. Her passion lies in building teacher confidence, improving number sense, and breaking down those common misconceptions that can so easily trip students up. Ange’s down-to-earth approach means everything she shares is classroom-ready, realistic, and focused on what makes the biggest difference for students. Whether you’re a teacher wanting new ways to strengthen your numeracy practice or a leader looking to support your staff, this conversation is full of insights, routines, and encouragement that will help maths click.

    45 min

  5. 19 AUG

    Brendan Yu: Championing rural and remote schools.

    Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Brendan, a proud public education principal with deep roots in his community. Brendan now leads in the very place he once attended as a student, driven by a passion to expand opportunities for rural and remote students. His journey began early, when he revitalised the Riverina Industrial Arts Network to strengthen skills teaching across the region. He continues to champion equity, opportunity, and strong staff support, making a real difference in the lives of young people and the communities they grow up in.

    1h 12m

  6. 12 AUG

    Dr Peter Lovatt: How pirouettes can literally change your mind.

    What if the key to thinking more clearly, feeling more connected, and even solving problems... was movement? In this episode, I sit down with Dr Peter Lovatt psychologist, dancer, and founder of the world’s first Dance Psychology Lab, to explore how moving our bodies can transform our minds. Whether you're a teacher, leader, or lifelong learner, this conversation will prompt you to think (and maybe even dance) in new ways. His new book, The Dance Cure, is a must read.

    46 min

  7. 9 AUG

    Kiri Marschall: Strengthening pedagogy, building capacity and the power of connection.

    Today on The Art of Teaching podcast, I’m joined by Kiri, an educator who believes learning should be adaptive, reflective, and deeply connected to place. With extensive experience in regional and remote schools, Kirri has seen how education rooted in land, language, and community can transform lives. Kiri’s work focuses on building capacity, strengthening pedagogy, and creating environments where curiosity and creativity thrive. Shaped by studies in Indigenous Knowledges and Education, Kiri is committed to culturally sustaining practices and true community partnership. In this episode, we explore how schools and communities can work together to create education that is practical, sustainable, and grounded in local strengths.

    1h 2m

  8. 26 JULY

    Emma Mansfield: Building expertise and excellence in NSW education.

    Today, I'm joined by Emma, Executive Director, Strategic Priorities at the NSW Department of Education and a proudly accredited Lead Teacher. With a career shaped by a deep commitment to educational excellence, Emma has held a range of influential leadership roles at both the school and system levels. She played a key role in founding the HALT Association NSW and now returns as its President, continuing to advocate for the recognition and celebration of teaching expertise across the state. In our conversation, we’ll explore what it means to lead with purpose, how accreditation can elevate teaching practice, and why teacher voice matters more than ever in shaping the future of education.

    42 min
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The Art of Teaching Podcast: Important conversations with the best minds in education and leadership.

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  • Creator
    Mathew Green
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    203
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Art of Teaching

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