Heads, Shoulders, Tea and Toast

Episode 10 - Stavros tells his story

Stavros talks passionately about educationalists being trauma informed. He completed a law degree before moving into teaching, and now is able to share his thoughts on the importance of being human in the classroom. He shares his thoughts on helping children thrive, focusing on ‘stage, not age’, ‘Psychological safety’, and understanding trauma and showing empathy to all. Heads, Shoulders, Tea and Toast is a podcast that talks about the good, the bad, and the ugly of education. We talk to educationalists, who tell their stories with the aim of hearing from the ‘cliff face’- in an ever changing world, education needs to change to keep up with the times…but when? If you would like to be a guest on Heads, Shoulders, Tea & Toast, email dan@voxiferistudios.com [dan@voxiferistudios.com]

Episode 9: Shelley Davies from Wales

Shelley tells her story of travel and culture and shares how she uses these experiences to bring her teaching to life for her learners in the creative arts . She also talks about the education system in Wales, and tells us how if differs from other areas of the UK. Heads, Shoulders, Tea and Toast is a podcast that talks about the good, the bad, and the ugly of education. We talk to educationalists, who tell their stories with the aim of hearing from the ‘cliff face’- in an ever changing world, education needs to change to keep up with the times…but when? If you would like to be a guest on Heads, Shoulders, Tea & Toast, email dan@voxiferistudios.com [dan@voxiferistudios.com]

Episode 8: Dr Jonathan Barnes

Dr Jonathan Barnes is an inspiration! He talks about his journey from his own education, through to teacher, headteacher and on to senior lecturer in education. He shares his thoughts on human values, and how building an atmosphere of personal relevance, kindness and hope can help school leaders establish inclusion and value for everyone. Heads, Shoulders, Tea and Toast is a podcast that talks about the good, the bad, and the ugly of education. We talk to educationalists, who tell their stories with the aim of hearing from the ‘cliff face’- in an ever changing world, education needs to change to keep up with the times…but when? If you would like to be a guest on Heads, Shoulders, Tea & Toast, email dan@voxiferistudios.com [dan@voxiferistudios.com]

Episode 7: - Kevin McGarvey's Outdoor Obsession

Kevin talks about his career in education, and the path he took to setting up and running his business, Peak Explore- a place where structured teaching, emotional awareness, and outdoor adventure collide. Kevin talks about teaching children about their relationship with technology, and building resilience learning in an outdoor environment. www.peakexplore.org [http://www.peakexplore.org] If you would like to be a guest on Heads, Shoulders, Tea & Toast, email dan@voxiferistudios.com [dan@voxiferistudios.com] Heads, Shoulders, Tea and Toast is a podcast that talks about the good, the bad, and the ugly of education. We talk to educationalists, who tell their stories with the aim of hearing from the ‘cliff face’- in an ever changing world, education needs to change to keep up with the times…but when? If you would like to be a guest on Heads, Shoulders, Tea & Toast, email dan@voxiferistudios.com [dan@voxiferistudios.com]

Episode 6: - Taz the travelling teacher

Taz tells us about her travels and how she ended up in Abu Dhabi, now teaching remotely due to the conflict in Iran. Heads, Shoulders, Tea and Toast is a podcast that talks about the good, the bad, and the ugly of education. We talk to educationalists, who tell their stories with the aim of hearing from the ‘cliff face’- in an ever changing world, education needs to change to keep up with the times…but when? If you would like to be a guest on Heads, Shoulders, Tea & Toast, email dan@voxiferistudios.com [dan@voxiferistudios.com]