Just A Teacher Podcast

In Part 2 of my conversation with acclaimed musician and teacher, Peter Thornley, we delve deep into his family's history, the discrimination they faced and the difficult decisions that resulted.  Pete then talks about his work in remote indigenous communities and the challenges young people in these communities face.  We discuss how we can move forward and impact positive change.  Then to conclude we have a musical treat for you!

On this episode we are joined by acclaimed musician, Peter Thornley.  Before Pete performed with some of Australia's leading musicians and toured the globe he was a teacher.  In Part 1, Pete shares why he became a teacher, what he aimed to achieve in his Music classroom and the lessons the music industry taught him.

On this episode we are joined by one of Australia's most respected basketball broadcasters and writers, Liam Santamaria.  Before becoming a broadcaster, Liam was an elite basketball and then a passionate teacher.  Liam shares with us the lessons who took from the basketball court to the classroom and then to the broadcasting booth.

In Part 2 of our conversation with award winning educator, Eleni Kyritsis, we explore her ventures outside the classroom.  Eleni discusses Teach Tech Play, the online community, she helped create and we dive deep into the growing influence of social media on education.  Then look at the glamorous world of education consultancy - what does it really mean to be a consultant.

Part 1 of a two part series with awarding Australian educator and innovator, Eleni Kyritsis.  In Part 1, Eleni shares the remarkable story of why she has become the teacher she is today and her progression into school leadership.  Eleni is engaging, honest and open and that is why we know you will love this episode.

On this episode Travis is joined by ICT Coach and all-round good guy, Cameron Ross.  Cameron opens up on what drove him to persist with his dream of becoming a teacher and what still motivates him today.  He shares an incredible story about how listening to understand transformed the life of one of his learners.  Finally, Cameron offers sound advice for beginning teachers and people who want to build their professional learning networks.

Jess joins Just A Teacher Podcast to share how her experiences in high school shaped the teacher she is today.  Jess shines a light on how she breaks down walls and opens doors in STEM for girls and how she went about deconstructing silos and fostering collaboration.  Finally, Jess shares the incredible opportunity she now finds herself in - opening a new high school!

In this episode of Just A Teacher Podcast, we are joined by Matt, a teacher with over 14 years experience, for what is an insightful and entertaining conversation.  Matt shares his experience of teaching in regional areas, the UK and metropolitan schools.  He discusses his passion for story-telling and how teaching brings out the best in him.

In Episode Two of Just A Teacher Podcast, our guest Mary discusses how she jumped in the deep end when as a first year teacher she took on a teaching position in a complex and challenging school.  She shares her insights on the importance of positive relationships, developing safe & supportive learning environments and trying to achieve a work-life balance.

Just A Teacher – a podcast that aims to shine a light on the people who accept the responsibility of being a teacher.  Explore why someone would want to become a teacher, how teaching really is a profession where you never stop learning, examine the challenges faced and most importantly share the many successes experienced.  I am hoping there will plenty of insights, affirmations and take aways for not just people in education but everyone across our society.

In the first episode, Travis is joined by his good friend Jack Pincott.  Jack discusses the advice he would give the beginning teacher version of himself, insights into how he forms positive relationships and the where he envisages education heading in the future.