Welcome to a special edition of the Teach, Learn, Live, Live podcast. 

Today, we're celebrating teachers for World Teachers Day. 

Teachers change the world. The ripples from what they do every day in the classroom flow through the lives of individuals and of generations.

Throughout my public school education, I've had many great teachers who both supported and challenged me. But most important, it was their belief in what I could achieve. If we want Tasmanian communities to be strong and vibrant, education is front and centre and teachers play a really important role in that. I come to work every day inspired to work alongside teachers who are working hard to have more of our learners learning more every single day.

Thanks for joining me today as I interview students in public education right across the state to hear what they think is most important about their teachers.

In this week’s episode of the Teach, Learn, Live podcast, Tim is joined by Todd Sculthorpe, from Aboriginal Education Services.

As a proud Palawa man, Todd assists teachers to educate future leaders within the Aboriginal community and supports the Aboriginal community with pathways to employment, ensuring that their knowledge and experience is valued.

Links:

Aboriginal Education Services: https://www.education.tas.gov.au/parents-carers/school-colleges/aboriginal-education-services/ 

The Orb: https://www.theorb.tas.gov.au/

Rufus Black, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Tasmania joins Tim today to talk about how the University is supporting the development of quality teachers as well as students to support Tasmania's future.

They talk about the School's Recommendation Program and how that is assisting our Year 12 students with pathways to university.

It's an inspiring and motivating conversation for students, teachers and members of the wider community.

Links

This week on the Teach, Learn, Live podcast we are talking to Ashley McPherson, Principal at Bruny Island District School.

Ashley talks about:

Hear some funny stories about teaching, living and leading a school on Bruny Island.

Links:

https://www.brunyislandschool.org/

On the podcast today we have Jemima and Alec who are two Year 12 students from Elizabeth College who are hoping to enter the teaching profession.

Tim talks to them both about their backgrounds in public education, their aspirations for the future, and what they think makes a great teacher.

Join us as we gain an insight into our schools through the eyes of a two Year 12 students.

Links:

Elizabeth College: https://elizabethcollege.tas.edu.au/

Today on the Teach, Learn, Live podcast we are talking to Jessie Eberhardt, a member of the leadership team and Launching into Learning coordinator at  Penguin District School in the North West of Tasmania.

Tim and Jessie discuss what it is like working in the early year's space with curious learners and their families. They discuss the role of Launching into Learning in Tasmania and the impact it is having on the education of our youngest learners.

They also discuss the re-development of Penguin District School and the opportunities it offers for supporting children in the early years and beyond.

Links:

Penguin District School: https://penguindistrict.education.tas.edu.au/

Launching into Learning: https://www.education.tas.gov.au/parents-carers/parent-fact-sheets/launching-into-learning/

Great Start: The Early Years: https://greatstart.tas.gov.au/

Join Tim and Jeanna, Principal at Port Dalrymple School in Tasmania’s North-East for Episode 6 of the Teach, Learn, Live podcast.

Hear about what it means to be principal at a K-12 school and how the school is working with their local community to develop innovative educational opportunities for children and young people.

Links:

Port Dalrymple School: https://www.portdalrymple.education.tas.edu.au/

In this week’s episode, Tim is joined by Harrison and Angela, two of our Year 12 students at Elizabeth College, in Tasmania’s south.

Join Tim as he chats with Harrison and Angela about how public education has helped shape their world, what it’s like to be a year 12 student in 2020, and their goals for the future.

Links:

Elizabeth College: https://elizabethcollege.tas.edu.au/

On episode 5 of the Teach, Learn, Live podcast Tim talks to the Hon Jeremy Rockliff, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Training about why he decided to enter politics, the importance of wellbeing and partnerships and where to next for public education in Tasmania.

Links:

http://www.premier.tas.gov.au/cabinet/jeremy_rockliff

https://www.facebook.com/jeremyrockliff/

https://twitter.com/jeremyrockliff

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Tim chats to John X, one of Tasmania’s most loved entertainers and self-proclaimed ‘nice-guy’, about how public education has shaped who he is today.

Learn about the antics of ‘John the Schoolboy’ and the teachers who influenced and supported his career.

Hear tales of John’s career, his passion for the Tasmanian community and why he believes in lifelong learning.

Links:

John's radio channel: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/people/john-x/8711010

John's social media: https://www.facebook.com/johnxactor/ and https://www.instagram.com/johnxactor/