Catching up with Omar Mentesh

Catching up with Omar Mentesh

Sarah and Ginny speak to Omar Mentesh about his work in the criminal justice space, his personal experiences, and the power of reading and education; delving s into the impact of trauma, the importance of peer-to-peer support, and the significance of finding meaning in challenging circumstances.

Catching up with Dr Emma Kell

Sarah and Ginny chat with Dr Emma Kell on teacher well-being, the impact of educational organisations on young people, and the challenges in the world of SEND. Emma Kell shares insights from her teaching and coaching career, as well as her favourite book!

Catching up with Mary Moran

Mary Moran, an educator in Ireland, shares her journey of creating a structured literacy program called dCode and its impact on schools and students. She emphasizes the importance of oral language in reading and the empowerment of older learners. Mary also discusses the impact of illiteracy on mental health and the power of reading. Additionally, she shares her love for books and the search for a beloved book.

Catching up with Susan Tooze

Sarah and Ginny catch up with Susan Tooze from Academy 21. They discuss the impact of online alternative provision, and the power of music and books in education and delve into the themes of connection, revisiting texts, and the impact of different mediums on storytelling.

Catching up with Lulu Skantze

Lulu Skantze, the founder of Storytime, discusses the power of stories in childhood, the influence of childhood stories on adult life, and the importance of patience in children's reading. She emphasises the impact of childhood stories on shaping adult values and mental health, as well as the significance of allowing children to discover stories at their own pace. Lulu also shares insights on empowering children to create their own stories and the lessons from the world's longest scientific study of happiness, highlighting the impact of relationships and community on happiness.