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111 | The Next Word is…. with Matt Esterman
In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Matt Estermann, the dynamic Director of Innovation and Partnership at Our Lady of Mercy College. With a career that spans a love for ideas, tech-savvy solutions, and a healthy dose of "let's try this and see if it works," Matt unpacks what it really means to innovate in the education sector.
From his early days as a history teacher to becoming a leader in school innovation, Matt shares the power of storytelling and compelling reasons in overcoming resistance to change. He dives into the transformative role of AI in education, exploring how it can act as a personal assistant to educators and students while highlighting the need for thoughtful implementation.
Matt touches on the evolving responsibilities of school leaders, the value of postgraduate studies, and practical insights from his co-authored book on AI and education. Together, they explore the future of education, curriculum innovation, and the importance of building authentic professional networks. Matt also reveals his vision for establishing a new school network in New South Wales.
Ready to rethink the way schools innovate? Tune in now and join the conversation!
Matt Estermann’s journey to the Director of Innovation and Partnership role
Practical tips for creating impactful school-community and industry partnerships.
The importance of balancing tradition with forward-thinking practices in schools.
How Matt defines innovation and addresses challenges in schools.
Opportunities and challenges of integrating AI for students and educators.
Balancing operational and strategic needs as a school leader.
AI and Teachers: Key takeaways from Matt’s co-authored book.
Rethinking curricula, partnerships, and the role of schools in the age of AI.
The power of authentic connections for ongoing growth.
You can also connect with us personally at LinkedIn:
Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/
Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/
Guest Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mesterman/?originalSubdomain=au
Special thanks to our partners:
Other sponsors if we have them.
Sign up to the Edleaders Newsletter: Head on over to edleaders.com.au to hear more about our journey. If you'd like to know more about being a guest or would like to sponsor our show - check out https://www.edleaders.com.au/collabs
As always if you have questions, feedback, or a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - send us a message! Please remember if you have a spare minute, please leave us a review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player which will help more like-minded school leaders discover us.
Go Well.
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By Luke Callier and Mathew IrvingIn this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Matt Estermann, the dynamic Director of Innovation and Partnership at Our Lady of Mercy College. With a career that spans a love for ideas, tech-savvy solutions, and a healthy dose of "let's try this and see if it works," Matt unpacks what it really means to innovate in the education sector.
From his early days as a history teacher to becoming a leader in school innovation, Matt shares the power of storytelling and compelling reasons in overcoming resistance to change. He dives into the transformative role of AI in education, exploring how it can act as a personal assistant to educators and students while highlighting the need for thoughtful implementation.
Matt touches on the evolving responsibilities of school leaders, the value of postgraduate studies, and practical insights from his co-authored book on AI and education. Together, they explore the future of education, curriculum innovation, and the importance of building authentic professional networks. Matt also reveals his vision for establishing a new school network in New South Wales.
Ready to rethink the way schools innovate? Tune in now and join the conversation!
Matt Estermann’s journey to the Director of Innovation and Partnership role
Practical tips for creating impactful school-community and industry partnerships.
The importance of balancing tradition with forward-thinking practices in schools.
How Matt defines innovation and addresses challenges in schools.
Opportunities and challenges of integrating AI for students and educators.
Balancing operational and strategic needs as a school leader.
AI and Teachers: Key takeaways from Matt’s co-authored book.
Rethinking curricula, partnerships, and the role of schools in the age of AI.
The power of authentic connections for ongoing growth.
You can also connect with us personally at LinkedIn:
Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/
Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/
Guest Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mesterman/?originalSubdomain=au
Special thanks to our partners:
Other sponsors if we have them.
Sign up to the Edleaders Newsletter: Head on over to edleaders.com.au to hear more about our journey. If you'd like to know more about being a guest or would like to sponsor our show - check out https://www.edleaders.com.au/collabs
As always if you have questions, feedback, or a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - send us a message! Please remember if you have a spare minute, please leave us a review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player which will help more like-minded school leaders discover us.
Go Well.
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