No Hat No Play Teaching Podcast

Teacher Retention - Lisa Cohen and Lianne Kady - Ep16

This week, we’re joined by psychologist Lianne Kady and experienced teacher Lisa Cohen, co-founders of Elevated Educators—a group dedicated to improving teacher wellbeing. Their innovative team is on a mission to address burnout and equip educators with strategies to thrive in the classroom 🌱👩‍🏫 Drawing on their expertise in psychology and education, we delve into the teacher retention crisis, uncover its root causes, and share actionable insights on how schools can better support their educators. Don’t miss this crucial conversation! 🎧📚

School Leadership - Phil Roberts - Ep15

Phil Roberts is a seasoned educator and leader with over three decades in education, including over 20 years as the principal of Mount Sinai College in Sydney. With extensive experience in transforming school cultures and mentoring educators, Phil has worked with NESA and AIS and is now an ICF-accredited coach helping leaders and educators achieve their potential. In this episode, Phil shares valuable insights on effective school leadership 🏫, practical advice for fostering a positive school culture 🌟, and strategies for overcoming common challenges faced by leaders 💡. Whether you’re an experienced educator or an aspiring leader, this conversation is packed with actionable tips to inspire and empower your journey in education. 🎓✨

Evidence-Based Teaching - Dr Jenny Donovan - Ep14

🎧🎙️ NHNP is joined by Dr. Jenny Donovan, CEO of the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO). Listen as we discuss the transformative power of evidence-based teaching 📚 AERO, Australia’s independent education evidence body, aims to achieve excellence and equity in educational outcomes by generating high-quality evidence and promoting its effective implementation. Jenny shares insights on how AERO’s work supports educators and policymakers in enhancing student learning experiences 🌟 This discussion coincides with last week's announcement of a major overhaul of the NSW public school curriculum 🗂️ which mandates explicit teaching and highlights the importance of evidence-based practices 📖

Interschool Sport - Tamsyn Manou - Ep13

On this episode of NHNP 🎙, we are privileged to welcome Tamsyn Manou, a three-time Olympian 🏅 and world athletics champion 🌍 renowned for her achievements in middle-distance running. Over the past decade, she has served as both Head of Athletics and Head of Sports in schools 🏫. Tamsyn brings her wealth of expertise to discuss the value of interschool sports and share personal insights from her remarkable journey.

Empowering Teachers - Steven Kolber - Ep12

We're thrilled to welcome Steven Kolber to the NHNP podcast 🎙️ Steven is a distinguished teacher, speaker, writer, and researcher with a deep passion for teacher empowerment. 📚✨ As the co-author of the influential book Empowering Teachers and Democratising Schooling, he explores innovative strategies to uplift educators and transform educational environments. 🏫 Join us as we delve into potential avenues for empowering teachers, focusing on professional learning and development and examine the barriers and opportunities within the education system💡