In The Classroom

Catriona Vo

In The Classroom is a podcast where we talk about all things teaching and learning, education and research. Join Catriona Vo as she sits down with everyday educators, and explore what’s going on in the field and what this means for sustaining us teachers. Expect insightful interviews as you hear from scholars, educators and teachers on the ground who are shaping the future of education.

  1. Oct 26

    Leading with Heart with Tim Bullard, CEO of AITSL

    Tim Bullard, CEO of AITSL, on leading education with heart and the future of the teaching profession, with Catriona Vo. In this episode, Catriona Vo sits down with Tim Bullard, CEO of AITSL (the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership). Tim shares how his background as a lawyer and a former Secretary of Education shaped his approach to leadership, and why he believes data is only a starting point until it is paired with a shared commitment to learners. This conversation explores how AITSL is reviewing the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers with the profession, and how the Future Teacher, Future Leader initiative is shaping thinking about the next 15 to 20 years. In this episode, we discuss: What Tim believes should shape every education decision Future Teacher, Future Leader: scenario planning with young people and what emerged from it The review of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and how teachers can respond Teacher workforce data: why stressors differ by career stage and location, and why there is no one-size-fits-all approach Building resilience by protecting time for strategic thinking, not just reacting Tim’s message for Teachers’ Day and why the community needs to show teachers they are valued About In the Classroom In the Classroom brings conversations straight to teachers, with leaders, researchers and practitioners shaping Australian education. Subscribe for episodes that take the big ideas in education and put them in front of the people doing the work every day. Subscribe for more episodes: YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Follow us! TikTok Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Website #AITSL #Education #Leadership #InTheClassroom #WorldTeachersDay2026

    Leading with Heart with Tim Bullard, CEO of AITSL

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In The Classroom is a podcast where we talk about all things teaching and learning, education and research. Join Catriona Vo as she sits down with everyday educators, and explore what’s going on in the field and what this means for sustaining us teachers. Expect insightful interviews as you hear from scholars, educators and teachers on the ground who are shaping the future of education.

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