Laughter, Dirt and Education

Amanda Ferrari knows first hand what it is like to choose a boarding school for her children, but her business, Boarding Expo Australia, takes some of the stress away from this important decision. I encourage you to share this with any families you know who may be sending their children off to boarding school, and take a look at their website, https://www.boardingexpo.com.au/

After starting off her teaching career in Melbourne, Megan took a massive jump and not only move to be with her partner, but also start teaching in the remote town of Alice Springs. Our chat covers a very real side of moving and teaching and some of the struggles that Megan had to face. Please remember that there is always some you can go to for help, and if needed, make sure you reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14 if you are needing a professional to speak to. It is not weak to speak! You can find Megan on Instagram @megan.in.melbourne

From growing up in Tasmania, to then taking a massive leap as a graduate teacher and moving to the Northern Territory, Kylie Jones knows what it’s like to not miss an opportunity. Kylie is now the Founding Director of RAISEducation, a service that provides individualised support to isolated families. To find out more about the amazing work they do, including how to support them, head over to https://raiseducation.org.au/

Welcome back to the podcast! After a break, I am excited to bring this week's guest, Lucy Grant, onto the show. We had a wonderful chat about what her life looked like after leaving school, and how it now looks. 

From starring on Masterchef, to working as a teacher at School of the Air, you could say that this week’s guest, Emma, has had a wide variety of experiences. The passion she has for her job is so clear in our chat and I just loved chatting to Emma and getting to know her better!

From growing up in Sydney, to nannying in western Queensland, this week’s guest, Hannah, has made a few huge life changes over the past two years. I loved her perspective after being out west and how she has been able to connect with the people around her on a deeper level. 

I have my very first Tasmanian teacher on the podcast, and I have loved listening to Meg Irvine’s story of her childhood and her teaching career in Tassie. You can find Meg on Instagram, @learningto_teach  Make sure you give her a follow!

This week I got to speak with Jaquarra Chapman, who after governessing for a few years, has recognised how important it is for our stories to be told! We have a chat about her adventures, plus about her new project, The Govie Diaries. Make sure you listen to the end to find out how you can contribute your story to Jaquarra’s new coffee table book!

This week I have collaborated with the lovely Hannah Calcino, to put together our top tips for managing behaviour. While we have aimed these tips at govies, we hope that everyone is able to take something away from it. Please remember, we are all on a learning journey, and it’s okay to change your behaviour practices.