Toddcast Teacher Podcast

Todd Broadbent

The Toddcast the Teacher Podcast is hosted by Todd Broadbent an Australian Primary School Teacher. This teacher podcast interviews guests sharing their stories and passions about teaching and learning.

  1. 12/11/2024

    Episode 74 – Gary Darma

    Episode 74 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Gary Darma  For the seventy- fourth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing my Principal Gary Darma.  Throughout Gary’s career to date, he has had many teaching experiences and opportunities at my school such as being a classroom teacher, curriculum leader, Assistant Principal and now Principal over the last two years.  Gary discusses the following: - His teaching journey, why he became a teacher and his teacher role model/s. - Reasons why he decided to become a teacher. - Was school leadership something he always wanted to do. - Experiences and professional learning to support development as a leader.  - Important qualities to be a strong leader. - His biggest challenge and greatest strength as a leader.  - Advice for teachers taking on a leadership role. - How do leaders go about building a strong culture in their school.  - How to keep your finger on the pulse about what is happening in the school and classroom. - Top teaching ideas and strategies.  - One teaching resource you can’t live without.

    35 min

  2. 11/20/2024

    Episode 73 – Tina Alcorace

    Episode 73 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Tina Alcorace  For the seventy- third episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing the founder of Rise Academy of Music, Tina Alcorace.  Tina has over a decade of vocal coaching and performing experience. She is the founder and director of Rise Academy of Music and is an accomplished vocal coach, qualified music teacher, songwriter and performing artist. Tina’s industry knowledge and experience stem from her work in radio and appearances on a vast array of television programs. Tina continues to develop her expertise in music with a firm belief in hard work, humility and passion. Tina discusses the following: - About her career to date. - Her wonderful and amazing experiences on various singing shows. - Where the passion for music came from. - Why she decided to become and study to be a teacher. - Greatest challenge and proudest moment as a teacher. - Why she decided to leave teaching.  - What is Rise Academy of Music and how it all came about.   - What services does Rise Academy of Music offer.  - Goals and aims for the future.  - One teaching resource you can’t live without.    Get in contact with Tina below: Website - https://www.riseacademyofmusic.com/  Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/riseacademyofmusic/  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/riseacademyofmusic/?hl=en  Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-alcorace-94a1a8197/#experience

    35 min

  3. 11/06/2024

    Episode 72 – Sarah Leigh

    Episode 72 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Sarah Leigh  For the seventy-second episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing the Occupational Therapist at my school in Sarah Leigh. Sarah has been involved in education as an OT in Special Ed  for over 14 years and this year has joined my school in a mainstream setting. As an Occupational Therapist Sarah provides a wealth of knowledge and experiences.  Sarah discusses the following: - About her career to date. - Why did she decide to become an Occupational Therapist. - Why did she decide to be an OT in an educational setting. - What an OT does and what it look like in a school setting.  - What does her role look like in a Special Education setting and also in a mainstream setting.  - Strategies and ideas that can best support students and teachers in the classroom.  - Specific materials to help students in the classroom. - Are there any experiences, readings/books or professional learning to develop knowledge and understanding around OT.  - One teaching resource you can’t live without.

    29 min

  4. 10/23/2024

    Episode 71 – Bec West

    Episode 71 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Bec West  For the seventy first episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Bec West. Bec West is an innovative Instructional Leader with experience as Assistant Principal, Deputy Principal, Instructional Leader, and Relieving Principal. Bec is a proud public educator, lifelong learner, and dedicated leader. Bec is a strong advocate for inclusive education, future focused learning and positive change. In her position as an educational leader, she focuses on fostering collaborative relationships and enhancing education by building the capacity of students, teachers and the community.  Bec is dedicated to facilitating quality professional learning for educators and leaders at any point in their career and shares resources on two YouTube channels. One for teachers, ‘Talkin’ Chalk’: and one for students 'Clever Pickles'. Bec is also a fellow podcaster with the Teacher Takeaway Podcast and also an author. Bec was also a Top 10 finalist in the 2021 Global Teacher Prize which is such an amazing achievement. Bec discusses the following: - Her teaching journey, why she became a teacher and her teacher role model/s. - Her leadership roles. - Experiences, reading/books, professional learning to assist you as a leader. - Important qualities of a leader.  - Biggest challenge and great strength as a leader.  - Starting up a new school.  - Teacher Takeaway podcast.  - Being a Top 10 finalist in the 2021 Global Teacher Prize - Her YouTube channels - One teaching resource you can’t live without.    Get in contact with Bec below: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-west-a3b245165/?originalSubdomain=au  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkin_chalk_/?hl=en  Twitter - https://twitter.com/BecWest81  YouTube - Talkin' Chalk - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWdF5lWBTD2nYXQ5OgHlYdg  YouTube – Clever Pickle - https://www.youtube.com/@cleverpickles    Purchase Book:  10 Tips for Beginning Teachers - https://www.amazon.com.au/Talkin-Chalk-Tips-Beginning-Teachers-ebook/dp/B0C49PCYRL    Listen to the Teacher Takeaway Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/teacher-takeaway/id1565473871

    46 min

  5. 10/09/2024

    Episode 70 – Lisa Logue

    Episode 70 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Lisa Logue.  For the seventieth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing my Assistant Principal Lisa Logue. Throughout Lisa’s career to date, she has had many teaching experiences and opportunities such as being a classroom teacher, teaching overseas, curriculum leader, wellbeing leader and now an Assistant Principal at my school. Lisa discusses the following: - Her teaching journey, why she became a teacher and her teacher role model/s. - Greatest challenge and proudest moment as a teacher.  - Her role as an Assistant Principal focused around Wellbeing. - Why is wellbeing in schools so important.  - Why Lisa went down the leadership path. - Experiences and professional learning to support development as a leader.  - Important qualities to be a strong leader. - Biggest challenge and greatest strength as a leader. - Top five teaching ideas and strategies to assist teachers in the classroom.  - One teaching resource you can’t live without.

    44 min

  6. 09/18/2024

    Episode 69 – Erin West

    Episode 69 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Erin West For the sixty-ninth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Erin West.  Throughout Erin’s career to date, she has had many teaching experiences and opportunities in New South Wales such as being a classroom teacher, Assistant Principal and now a new role as Learning and Support Teacher and Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction.  You may also know Erin from her Instagram page called Mrs West where she shares so many amazing and wonderful ideas and resources.  Erin discusses the following: - Her teaching journey, why she became a teacher and her teacher role model/s. - Greatest challenge and proudest moment as a teacher.  - Top five teaching ideas and strategies to assist teachers in the classroom.  - Teaching styles based on the year level you are teaching.  - Being an Assistant Principal.  - Was leadership something Erin always wanted.  - Her new role as a Learning and Support Teacher and Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction.  - Advice for teachers taking a leadership role.  - Her Instagram account Mrs West.  - Being an Teach Starter ambassador.  - One teaching resource you can’t live without.    Get in contact with Erin below: https://www.instagram.com/mrs__west__/

    30 min

  7. 09/04/2024

    Episode 68 – Sophie Hall (Happy Miss Hall)

    Episode 68 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Sophie Hall For the sixty-eighth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Sophie Hall. Throughout Sophie’s career to date, she has had many teaching experiences and opportunities. Sophie is currently part time teaching in Grade 6 after being on maternity leave.  You may also know Sophie from her Instagram page called Happy Miss Hall where she shares so many amazing and wonderful ideas and resources.  Sophie discusses the following: - Her teaching journey, why she became a teacher and her teacher role model/s. - Greatest challenge and proudest moment as a teacher.  - Top teaching tips and must in the upper primary area. - Being part time and sharing with another teacher. - How Sophie and her teaching partner go about making it a smooth transition for the students on change over day.  - Tips for teachers sharing a classroom.  - Her Instagram account Happy Miss Hall.  - Sharing resources on TpT.  - Balancing mum life and being a teacher. - Coming back from maternity leave.  - Advice for teachers coming back from maternity leave.  - One teaching resource you can’t live without.    Get in contact with Sophie below: https://www.instagram.com/happymisshall/

    39 min

  8. 08/13/2024

    Episode 67 – Cayla Hanna

    Episode 67 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Cayla Hanna For the sixty-seventh episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing colleague and Foundation team member Cayla Hanna. Cayla is into her 5th year of teaching with all those years being in the Junior Primary Area. Cayla is also one of our Wellbeing Leaders at our school, as well as previously being a team leader in the Grade 1 area.  Cayla discusses the following: - Her teaching journey, why she became a teacher and her teacher role model/s. - Greatest challenge and proudest moment as a teacher.  - Top teaching tips and must in the junior primary area. - Suggestions when teaching Foundation students for a successful Term 1. - What her wellbeing leadership role entails.  - Goals and aims around wellbeing at our school. - Why is wellbeing in a school environment so important. - Has she enjoyed having a leadership role and is this something she wants to do in the future. - Being a teacher at the school she was a student at.  - Top five teaching ideas and strategies to assist teachers in the classroom.  - One teaching resource you can’t live without.

    33 min
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The Toddcast the Teacher Podcast is hosted by Todd Broadbent an Australian Primary School Teacher. This teacher podcast interviews guests sharing their stories and passions about teaching and learning.

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  • Creator
    Todd Broadbent
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Todd Broadbent
  • Show Website
    Toddcast Teacher Podcast