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Luke Callier and Mathew Irving
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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.

  1. 5d ago

    E129 | Mina Dunstan - Principal of Australian International School, Hong Kong

    Today’s guest is Mina Dunstan, Head of School at the Australian International School Hong Kong. Mina has spent much of her career leading schools in Hong Kong, having previously held leadership roles in Australia before making the move into international education. Across that journey she has developed a deep appreciation for the importance of community, relationships, culture and creating schools where young people are genuinely at the centre of the decisions being made. In this episode, we explore Mina’s journey into education and school leadership, what initially took her to Hong Kong and why she has made the city such an important part of her professional and personal story. We also talk about the unique experience of leading an Australian school in an international context, building a strong sense of community in a highly mobile city, and the opportunities that international education can provide for both students and educators. The conversation touches on leadership through change, the importance of relationships with parents and staff, creating clarity and stability within a school, and the responsibility leaders have to keep looking ahead while remaining connected to the day-to-day experience of students. We also explore the value of stepping outside the familiar, why an international experience can be such a powerful part of a leader’s development, and what Mina has learnt about herself and leadership through working across different cultures and contexts. It’s a thoughtful conversation about leadership, community, opportunity and the experiences that shape us as educators.

  2. Jul 12

    E128| Middle Leadership with Ash Abdou, Head of Mathematics - Somerset College

    In this conversation we talk about some of the challenges of middle leadership with Ash Abdou - Head of Mathematics at Somerset College. This was recorded in mid 2025 - so its one that got lost in the vault!

  3. Jun 28

    E127| HR Challenges in Schools with David Scanlan - Mapien Law

    In this episode we chat with David Scanlan who spent 5 years as the Director of People and Culture at St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls in Perth.

  4. May 27

    E|126 Stuart Meade - Former Principal, Current School Council Member

    The boys are back with special guest Stuart Meade. Stuart discusses his leadership experiences across Hale School in Perth, Matthew Flinders in Queensland, Cranbrook in Sydney and most recently as a council member at St Hilda's in Perth.

  5. Feb 16

    E125 | Justin Garrick - Head of School, Canberra Grammar School

    In this episode, we chat to Justin Garrick - Head of School at Canberra Grammar School about his journey in Principalship.

  6. Feb 1

    E124 | Luke and Mat's 2025 Review

    In this episode Luke and Mat discuss the highs and lows of 2025, what they learned along the way and whats on the horizon for 2026. Hint hint... Luke shares some big news about a new turn in his career!!

  7. 12/11/2025

    E123| Frances Booth, Principal of Korowa Anglican Girls' School

    In this episode we chat with Frances Booth, Principal at Korowa Anglican Girls' School about the importance of being authentically you in a Principal role. Hosted by Luke Callier and Mathew Irving. www.edleaders.com.au www.principalshq.com.au Follow us on LinkedIn.

  8. 11/23/2025

    E122 | From Corporate Boardrooms to School Corridors with Danielle Wruck, Dir of Business at St Hilda's School - Gold Coast

    In this episode, Luke Callier and Mat Irving are joined by Danielle Wruck, Director of Business Operations at St Hilda's School on the Gold Coast.

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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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  • Creator
    Luke Callier and Mathew Irving
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Luke Callier and Mathew Irving
  • Show Website
    EdLeaders Australia