Stranger in the Staffroom

(#24) "It's okay not to be coping:" INTERVIEW WITH SALLY (The Mentor Teacher That Started My Career)

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode, I had the privilege of interviewing the teacher who was bold enough to take me on as a PST during my final placement, giving me my first full-time teaching gig: SALLY! Listen to our multiple-tangent chit-chat while we explore: * Sally’s unexpected path into education * The importance of flexibility and coping mechanisms in teaching, including the need to ask for help and being honest about your struggles. * The rewarding aspects of teaching * And much more! Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠] Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno Recording and editing software: Riverside.fm [http://Riverside.fm]  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions, including those with guests, are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

(#23) WHEN TO ASK FOR HELP

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! In this episode, I share some anecdotes and reflections where I now realise that asking for help would have been a GAMECHANGER in! These areas include: * Classroom management * Personal growth * Collaboration and organisation Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: ⁠⁠ [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cb7qHrGVRbrm_Bf29DKb8KCCNK-kgZcx/view?usp=sharing]https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠] Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno Recording software: Riverside.fm [http://Riverside.fm] (Clips on socials also created through this software) Editing software: DaVinci Resolve The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

(#22) "We All Have Something to Offer:" INTERVIEW WITH THE YOUNG EDUCATOR

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! Not only does this episode mark the FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON THREE, but it is also OUR FIRST INTERVIEW EPISODE! Get to know Ally, the sparkly teacher behind @theyoungeducator and Educator Bling (links to these down below) as we explore: * The journey of becoming a teacher and the impact of mentors in shaping one's career path. * The importance of community and support among teachers, especially for new educators entering the field. * The role of personal experiences and challenges in developing teaching philosophies and approaches. * The significance of fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture for both students and teachers. * Reflections on personal growth and the continuous learning journey as an educator * And much more! Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: ⁠⁠ [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cb7qHrGVRbrm_Bf29DKb8KCCNK-kgZcx/view?usp=sharing]https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠] Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno Recording software: Riverside.fm [http://Riverside.fm] (Clips on socials also created through this software) Editing software: DaVinci Resolve Ways to support Ally: https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinkin.bio%2Fig-theyoungeducator%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGntG5xSQyphIdX2EpJSZ9CqWlDh6WeETBXHHhLIiTk0fNhZABAcIt17YJHIzY_aem_zSiHPNJD7jW_Ey7-zDItcQ&e=AT1FNeCXMCosliq1kDFJeEYT_7aUuJSLQ4qQznjjI_F-FEktOcbT0f-ybHDtXrDrM-4YEqbW2oAlgtClWA7vkbpsKTO5MZ2rpDN9lS4XGKx1s5LQOFFxhNq25g [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinkin.bio%2Fig-theyoungeducator%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGntG5xSQyphIdX2EpJSZ9CqWlDh6WeETBXHHhLIiTk0fNhZABAcIt17YJHIzY_aem_zSiHPNJD7jW_Ey7-zDItcQ&e=AT1FNeCXMCosliq1kDFJeEYT_7aUuJSLQ4qQznjjI_F-FEktOcbT0f-ybHDtXrDrM-4YEqbW2oAlgtClWA7vkbpsKTO5MZ2rpDN9lS4XGKx1s5LQOFFxhNq25g] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions, including those with guests, are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

(#21) FIRST YEAR OF TEACHING DONE! I'm Exhausted.

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! Thank you all for your patience in this episode being published. As mentioned in the episode, Kiara (SITSR's editor) and I are learning to work with a new editing and recording software. Hopefully, this should mean smooth sailing for the remainder of 2026! This episode was recorded not long after my six-week school holidays began, meaning that I had OFFICIALLY SURVIVED MY FIRST YEAR OF TEACHING! This did not come without it's pitfalls and life lessons, though, which I also share in this episode. Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: ⁠⁠ [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cb7qHrGVRbrm_Bf29DKb8KCCNK-kgZcx/view?usp=sharing]https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠] Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno Recording software: Riverside.fm [http://Riverside.fm] (Clips on socials also created through this software) Editing software: DaVinci Resolve The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

(#20) FOCUS EPISODE: Permission to Teach

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast! During my last year of my degree, Australian state governments created various Permission to Teach (PTT) programs, allowing us to apply to schools and work as teachers whilst completing our degree. This has been a huge debate in the education space, and this episode aims to clarify how this program looks across different states and territories. With special listener inputs with my own 'two cents' revealed at the end, this episode is a must listen if you're considering undergoing PTT. Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends! More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠ [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cb7qHrGVRbrm_Bf29DKb8KCCNK-kgZcx/view?usp=sharing] @_littlemissteach_ : https://www.instagram.com/_littlemissteach_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=c3EwbXQ0ZzhlOGlk [https://www.instagram.com/_littlemissteach_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=c3EwbXQ0ZzhlOGlk] Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno Audio editing software: Audacity The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.