In The Classroom

Why It’s Never Too Late to Start Teaching with David Chessell

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Join Catriona Vo in conversation with early career primary teacher, David Chessell.

After more than a decade in trade and business, David made the courageous leap into teaching during the pandemic and discovered his passion for teaching. Join us as David shares what it’s like to enter the classroom as a career changer, and how relationships, care, and trust form the foundation of great teaching.

In this episode, David shares:
  • 🍎 What it’s really like to transition into teaching later in life
  • 🧩 How to navigate the workload and uncertainty of the early years
  • 💬 Why new teachers often don’t know what help to ask for—and how schools can better support them
  • 🤝 The importance of trust, family partnerships, and building a classroom culture where students feel safe, seen, and valued
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