In episode 4 we got the chance to sit down with teaching-whiz Gaylene Hawkins.

Gaylene has been a teacher for over 25 years and has a huge amount of experience, both in and outside of the classroom setting. She’s an avid traveler and, as can be seen in the episode photo, will go to great lengths to bring happiness to others.

Not only has Gaylene helped shape the careers of Steve and I (and no doubt many others), she also led us down a path to experience one of the best-kept secrets of the education department... SABBATICAL leave.

Join us as we chat about the importance of instilling belief in students, what it’s like to start at a new school after 20 years, the experience of sabbatical leave, and much more.