The Well-being Classroom

Nicholas Bond
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Welcome to The Well-being Classroom, where we explore practical solutions for fostering well-being in schools, featuring insights from educators and experts in the field, designed to empower you with actionable strategies

  1. #23 How Can Leaders be More Proactive in Improving Outcomes? With Chad Ransom

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    #23 How Can Leaders be More Proactive in Improving Outcomes? With Chad Ransom

    How can school leaders bridge the gap between high-level research and the daily reality of the classroom to drive sustainable improvement? Today, I am joined by Chad Ransom, the co-founder of Compass EDvantage and a specialist in school improvement with a PhD in Educational Leadership. Chad has consulted with over 150 school districts across the US and internationally, helping schools move from "underperforming" status to achieving prestigious National Blue Ribbon recognition. A former principal and national faculty member for ASCD, he has dedicated his career to strengthening leadership capacity and improving outcomes for all students, with a particular expertise in supporting multilingual learners. In this episode, we explore the Adult MTSS framework for professional development and the critical role of collective efficacy in successful Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). We’ll discuss why the "name" of an initiative often travels better than the "practice" and how leaders can become "chief reminding officers" to help their teams see the evidence of their success. To learn more about the good work of Chad Ransom and Compass EDvantage, visit the website: www.compassEDvantage.com Welcome to The Well-being Classroom.

    39 min
  2. #22 Do Your Students Know How to Learn? With Liz Keable

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    #22 Do Your Students Know How to Learn? With Liz Keable

    How can we empower every student to move beyond simply following instructions and instead take true ownership of their own learning journey?   Today, I’m joined by Liz Keable, a former high school biology teacher and independent success coach. Liz is an expert in the field of metacognition, having supported hundreds of students—including those facing significant learning barriers—to achieve academic progress through profound changes in their thinking. Currently, she shares her insights through a weekly LinkedIn newsletter followed by over 10,000 educators and is in the process of writing a book on transforming lives through these strategies. This episode is the second in our mini-series on adaptive teaching. We’ll be taking a deep dive into metacognition, moving past the abstract definition of "thinking about thinking" to explore how we can naturalize these habits in the classroom to create independent, resilient learners. Metacognition in Practice newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/metacognition-in-practice-6933076332687888384/

    46 min
  3. #21 Is "Tick Box" Leadership Killing Adaptive Teaching? With Shayan Siddiqui

    21 FEB · CONTENIDO EXTRA

    #21 Is "Tick Box" Leadership Killing Adaptive Teaching? With Shayan Siddiqui

    How can school leaders move beyond "tick-box" administration to foster classrooms where adaptive teaching truly flourishes? Today, I’m joined by Shayan Siddiqui, founder of Evelora International and a leadership expert with executive credentials from Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. As a former Head of School and IB Examiner, Shayan now serves on the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, supporting leaders in building sustainable impact. In this second episode of our Adaptive Teaching mini-series, we explore why leaders must prioritize student clarity over the "pace" of a lesson. We discuss the pitfalls of "parachute leadership" and how to transform feedback into psychological coaching that empowers teachers to meet every learner’s needs. Welcome to The Well-being Classroom.

    53 min
  4. #20 The Creative Teacher with Xavier Woods

    2 FEB

    #20 The Creative Teacher with Xavier Woods

    How can we stop treating the arts as an elective "extra" and instead bake that creative spirit right into the core of our students' literacy and identity?   Today, I’m joined by Xavier Woods for a milestone 20th episode of the show. Xavier is a highly accomplished primary school teacher with over 21 years of experience in diverse communities across the United States. He is a true polymath—a painter, a music artist, and the author of The Powerful Book of Positively Powerful Poems. He’s currently teaching in elementary school, where he’s focused on empowering the next generation of creative leaders through innovative curriculum and some really exciting student opportunities.   This episode is actually a special return to a conversation that felt too vital to leave alone. We’re diving into Xavier’s "Learning Studio" concept and exploring how his own journey—from pushing through creative blocks to sharing his music with his class—helps build an ecosystem where every kid feels like they’re part of something that truly matters.

    32 min
  5. #19 Can Adaptive Teaching Unlock Every Students Potential? With Samantha Mcfarlane

    19 ENE · CONTENIDO EXTRA

    #19 Can Adaptive Teaching Unlock Every Students Potential? With Samantha Mcfarlane

    How could we move beyond "retrofitting" lessons and instead design learning that is accessible to everyone from the very start?   In this episode of The Well-being Classroom, Samantha McFarlane from NASEN joins us to discuss "Inclusion by Design." We explore how to move away from traditional differentiation and toward adaptive teaching, ensuring every student reaches high-aspiration goals through intentional, flexible support.   Key Takeaways: Adaptive Teaching via the "Five-a-Day": Discover how to use the "five-a-day" framework—including explicit instructions and scaffolding—as the foundation for effective adaptive teaching. Proactive Design: How the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework removes barriers to progress before they even arise. High Aspirations for All: Shifting the focus so all students work toward the same objectives via varied, adaptive paths. • Authentic Engagement: Utilizing flexible grouping and accessibility technology (like dictation tools) to help every learner thrive.

    50 min
  6. #18 Can School Leaders Turn Stress into Strength? With Fran Reddan

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    #18 Can School Leaders Turn Stress into Strength? With Fran Reddan

    How can leaders move from simply managing the daily "people complexity" of schools to truly thriving under the pressure? Welcome back to The Well-being Classroom. Today, I’m rejoined by Fran Reddan, an accomplished Executive Coach and Board Director with the Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority. Having spent fifteen years as a school principal, Fran now uses her deep expertise in emotional intelligence and leadership development to help educators revitalise both their organisations and their own professional well-being. Here is a link to Fran's website: https://www.franreddanconsulting.com/ In today’s episode, we dive into the five major triggers of leadership stress. We’ll explore practical "1% shifts," the science of performance-enhancing thoughts, and how to build personal rituals that protect your mental space. Welcome back to The Well-being Classroom.

    31 min
  7. #17 Are Educators Invisible Without a Brand? With Janine Stratford

    02/12/2025

    #17 Are Educators Invisible Without a Brand? With Janine Stratford

    What does it truly take to build a leadership brand in education that's anchored in well-being? Today, I'm joined by Janine Stratford, an acclaimed leadership coach, career strategist, and was awarded by Australian website- The Educator as 2024 Most Influential Educator. With years of experience guiding educational leaders, Janine specialises in turning skilled teachers into confident, strategic leaders. She’s also writing a book on leadership in education—focused on helping leaders get out of the weeds and into big-picture, strategic thinking. And today, the tables have turned: Janine will be interviewing me about the story behind this podcast, the role of wellbeing in leadership, and how educators can build their personal brand. We’ll also dive into the “why” behind The Well-being Classroom—including how it connects to the wellbeing programmes I’ve helped create at my school, like Inspiring Insights and Inspiring Minds, which are designed to support students' social, emotional, and academic growth. Janine Stratford's website: https://coachingfocus.com.au and a link to the Monday Motivation: https://coachingfocus.simplero.com/page/654378-monday-motivation-sign-me-up Welcome to The Well-being Classroom.

    39 min
  8. #16 Can Prioritizing Leaders Heal the Whole School? With Dr. Helen Kelly

    25/11/2025

    #16 Can Prioritizing Leaders Heal the Whole School? With Dr. Helen Kelly

    Welcome back to the Well-being Classroom! Today, I’m honored to host Dr. Helen Kelly, an author, consultant, and former international school leader. Dr. Kelly brings a unique perspective, dedicating over a decade to researching educator well-being. Drawing on her legal background and experience leading schools, Dr. Kelly focuses on helping organisations make staff well-being strategic, practical, and sustainable. She is the author of School Leaders Matter: Preventing Burnout, Managing Stress and Improving Wellbeing. Today, we're discussing key strategies for leaders to improve staff well-being and workplace culture. Welcome to the Well-being Classroom, Dr. Helen Kelly! Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=School+Leaders+Matter%3A+Preventing+Burnout%2C+Managing+Stress+and+Improving+Wellbeing.&crid=1KDFE5253IVGN&sprefix=%2Caps%2C290&ref=nb_sb_noss

    29 min
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Welcome to The Well-being Classroom, where we explore practical solutions for fostering well-being in schools, featuring insights from educators and experts in the field, designed to empower you with actionable strategies

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    Nicholas Bond
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    23
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