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:E7: Katrina Bourke: Leading from Sacred Ground
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In this episode, we sit down with Katrina Bourke, a leadership and wellbeing expert, who shares her inspiring journey from being a teacher to becoming a passionate leader. Katrina emphasizes the importance of autonomy and self-awareness in leadership and delves into the challenges and vulnerabilities that leaders face. Katrina introduces the concep…
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S1:E6: Lesley Barrett: Striving to Achieve
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Lesley Barrett, the Principal of Neerigen Brook Primary School, leads a marginalized school where 36 different languages are spoken and 25% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Over the past eight years, Lesley has made incredible strides in transforming the school, its staff, the community, and the students. In this episod…
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S1:E5: Dr Selena Fisk: The Data Storyteller
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Dr. Selena Fisk, renowned as the data storyteller, joins us to reveal the transformative power of data analysis in education. With a unique approach, Selena demonstrates how measuring student disposition and behaviours directly impacts achievement. In this episode, Selena shares her three-prong approach: data literacy, data visualisation, and data …
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S1.E4: David Wanstall: Cultivating School Culture
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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 sta…
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S1.E3: Dr. Ray Boyd: Leading with Excellence
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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…
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S1.E2 Dr Lillian Fawcett- Cracking the ABC Code
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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 succes…
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S1.E1 Louise O'Donovan - Moral Purpose and Science of Learning
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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…
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