Stranger in the Staffroom

Zoe Zammit

First Time Teachers, Life Long Stories.

  1. Feb 24

    (#24) "It's okay not to be coping:" INTERVIEW WITH SALLY (The Mentor Teacher That Started My Career)

    Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode, I had the privilege of interviewing the teacher who was bold enough to take me on as a PST during my final placement, giving me my first full-time teaching gig: SALLY! Listen to our multiple-tangent chit-chat while we explore: Sally’s unexpected path into educationThe importance of flexibility and coping mechanisms in teaching, including the need to ask for help and being honest about your struggles.The rewarding aspects of teachingAnd much more! Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠ Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno Recording and editing software: Riverside.fm  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions, including those with guests, are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

    38 min

  2. Feb 1

    (#23) WHEN TO ASK FOR HELP

    Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! In this episode, I share some anecdotes and reflections where I now realise that asking for help would have been a GAMECHANGER in! These areas include: Classroom managementPersonal growthCollaboration and organisation Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠ Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno Recording software: Riverside.fm (Clips on socials also created through this software) Editing software: DaVinci Resolve The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

    18 min

  3. Jan 16

    (#22) "We All Have Something to Offer:" INTERVIEW WITH THE YOUNG EDUCATOR

    Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! Not only does this episode mark the FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON THREE, but it is also OUR FIRST INTERVIEW EPISODE! Get to know Ally, the sparkly teacher behind @theyoungeducator and Educator Bling (links to these down below) as we explore: The journey of becoming a teacher and the impact of mentors in shaping one's career path.The importance of community and support among teachers, especially for new educators entering the field.The role of personal experiences and challenges in developing teaching philosophies and approaches.The significance of fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture for both students and teachers.Reflections on personal growth and the continuous learning journey as an educatorAnd much more! Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠ Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno Recording software: Riverside.fm (Clips on socials also created through this software) Editing software: DaVinci Resolve Ways to support Ally: https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinkin.bio%2Fig-theyoungeducator%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGntG5xSQyphIdX2EpJSZ9CqWlDh6WeETBXHHhLIiTk0fNhZABAcIt17YJHIzY_aem_zSiHPNJD7jW_Ey7-zDItcQ&e=AT1FNeCXMCosliq1kDFJeEYT_7aUuJSLQ4qQznjjI_F-FEktOcbT0f-ybHDtXrDrM-4YEqbW2oAlgtClWA7vkbpsKTO5MZ2rpDN9lS4XGKx1s5LQOFFxhNq25g The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions, including those with guests, are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

    45 min

  4. Jan 3

    (#21) FIRST YEAR OF TEACHING DONE! I'm Exhausted.

    Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! Thank you all for your patience in this episode being published. As mentioned in the episode, Kiara (SITSR's editor) and I are learning to work with a new editing and recording software. Hopefully, this should mean smooth sailing for the remainder of 2026! This episode was recorded not long after my six-week school holidays began, meaning that I had OFFICIALLY SURVIVED MY FIRST YEAR OF TEACHING! This did not come without it's pitfalls and life lessons, though, which I also share in this episode. Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠ Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno Recording software: Riverside.fm (Clips on socials also created through this software) Editing software: DaVinci Resolve The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

    20 min
  5. (#20) FOCUS EPISODE: Permission to Teach

    09/26/2025

    (#20) FOCUS EPISODE: Permission to Teach

    Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! During my last year of my degree, Australian state governments created various Permission to Teach (PTT) programs, allowing us to apply to schools and work as teachers whilst completing our degree. This has been a huge debate in the education space, and this episode aims to clarify how this program looks across different states and territories. With special listener inputs with my own 'two cents' revealed at the end, this episode is a must listen if you're considering undergoing PTT. Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠ @_littlemissteach_ : https://www.instagram.com/_littlemissteach_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=c3EwbXQ0ZzhlOGlk Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno Audio editing software: Audacity The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

    21 min
  6. (#19) TERM TWO REVIEW - HALFWAY THERE!

    08/03/2025

    (#19) TERM TWO REVIEW - HALFWAY THERE!

    Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode covers: - My rating of term two - What went well in term two - What would have been better if it happened in term two - What I am doing over the mid-year school holidays Join the SITSR community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

    25 min
  7. (#18) TERM TWO BLUES: DEALING WITH TEACHER BURN OUT

    07/01/2025

    (#18) TERM TWO BLUES: DEALING WITH TEACHER BURN OUT

    Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode covers: - Why I haven't been active on Spotify, YouTube or Instagram - A term I've coined, 'Term Two Blues,' which is all the feelings people prepare you to experience in term one, when in reality, you're running on adrenaline then, and in term two, sh!t gets real! Join the SITSR community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

    21 min
  8. (#17) FOCUS EPISODE: Registering to be a Teacher

    06/05/2025

    (#17) FOCUS EPISODE: Registering to be a Teacher

    Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! When I first began my education degree, I believed this was enough to head into the classroom and teach, but unfortunately... There are a few legal hoops to jump through once you've graduated. This episode aims to share general information on registering to be a teacher in Australia, and the specific process Victorian teachers would undertake to be provisionally registered to teach. Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: ⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠ Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno Audio editing software: Audacity The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

    14 min
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First Time Teachers, Life Long Stories.

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  • Creator
    Zoe Zammit
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Zoe Zammit
  • Show Website
    Stranger in the Staffroom