4 episodes
Luke George's Conversations with Courageous Educators Luke George
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Welcome to " Conversations with Courageous Educators” the podcast that understands the challenges and rewards of being an educator. Host Luke George, a passionate advocate for student growth and success, invites you to join him as he explores the strategies and stories as told by courageous educators who thrive in their roles.
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S1.E4: David Wanstall: Cultivating School Culture
David Wanstall began his teaching career at Halls Creek District High School in a remote town in the Kimberleys. Now, with 38 years of experience, he serves as a Director of Education, having worked in diverse schools and contexts.In this episode, we discuss the profound impact of school culture, setting behaviour expectations for students and staff, and making courageous decisions that drive student learning and staff growth. David also shares the inspiring story of how he and two other prin...
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S1.E3: Dr. Ray Boyd: Leading with Excellence
With 34 years of experience in education, Dr. Ray Boyd is not just a seasoned educator but also a marathon runner and an inspirational leader. Named Principal of the Year in 2014, Dr. Boyd has even honed his leadership skills at Harvard Business School. Recently, he opened Dayton Primary School and co-founded the Centre of Excellence with two other principals.In this episode, we explore Dr. Boyd's journey in education, his approach to building a new school from the ground up, and his insights...
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S1.E2 Dr Lillian Fawcett- Cracking the ABC Code
With over 20 years of experience in education, Dr. Lillian Fawcett is an accredited Dyslexia-SPELD specialist teacher and has additional qualifications in psychology. She developed Cracking the ABC Code, a program grounded in well-researched memory and literacy learning principles, and constantly updates it with new research. Dr. Fawcett has successfully helped hundreds of students improve their literacy skills.In this episode, we discuss multisensory activities, the importance of sequence in...
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S1.E1 Louise O'Donovan - Moral Purpose and Science of Learning
In this inaugural episode of Conversations with Courageous Leaders, we sit down with Louise O'Donovan, the Principal of Jilbup Primary School, which opened its doors in 2024. Louise is a distinguished educator whose commitment to excellence in education has garnered her recognition, including the prestigious West Australian Primary Principal of the Year award in 2021.Join us as we delve into Louise's journey as an educational leader, from her transformative tenure at Beeliar Primary School to...