Episode 5 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Penelope Cleghorn)

For the fifth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I interview close friend Penelope Cleghorn. Penelope has been a teacher for 12 years and is currently a Physical Education teacher and Leading Teacher (Leader of Student Learning, Empowerment and Pedagogy).

Penelope discusses the following:

- Her teaching journey, why she became a teacher and moved into the leadership.

- Physical Education teaching and VCE teaching

- Life as a Leading Teacher, advice for teachers inspiring for a leadership role, what qualities all strong school leaders should have?

- Todd’s Quick Questions

Episode 4 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Scott Ross)

For the fourth episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I interview close friend Scott Ross. Scott has been a teacher for over 20 years and is currently an Assistant Principal.

Scott discusses the following:

- His teaching journey, why he became a teacher and moved into the leadership.

- Life as an Assistant Principal, roles and responsibilities, what experiences, qualities and PD’s are important for this role, best and worst part of being an AP etc.

- Recruitment of staff and interviewing

- Tips for university students when writing an application

- Todd’s Quick Questions

Episode 3 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Melissa Zysvelt)

For the third episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I interview close friend Melissa Zysvelt. Melissa is a Special Education teacher who has been teaching at her school for 21 years in various roles and responsibilities.

Melissa discusses the following:

- Her life, teaching journey, why she became a teacher and general teaching hints and experiences.

- Special Education (key teaching strategies, catering for students with individual differences, dual enrolment).

- Special Education curriculum

- How Special Education has changed over recent years.

- Todd’s Quick Questions

Episode 2 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Bridey Welton)

For the second episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I interview a colleague, team member and close friend Bridey Welton. I have the privilege of working with Bridey who is a Prep teacher. Bridey will be sharing her wealth of knowledge and experiences in Prep during this episode.

Bridey discusses the following:

- Her life, teaching journey, why she became a teacher, role models and general teaching hints and experiences.

- Teaching Prep (smooth start to the year and teaching musts)

- Self Care

- Team Planning

- Todd’s Quick Questions

Episode 1 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Rebecca Kinsman)

For the first episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I interview a colleague and close friend Rebecca Kinsman, better known as Bec. I have the privilege of working at the same school as Bec who is currently a Grade 1/2 teacher and also our Literacy Learning Specialist. Bec has a wealth of knowledge and experiences which she shares in this episode.

Bec discusses the following:

- Her life, teaching journey, why she became a teacher, role models and general teaching hints and experiences.

- Literacy ideas and tips

- Remote Learning

- Self Care

- Todd’s Quick Questions

Toddcast Teacher Podcast Preview: 

Have a listen to the Toddcast Teacher Podcast Preview before the first episode of the Toddcast on Wednesday 8th September.