The Art of Teaching

Apr 14 2025 196 ep. 51 mins 6
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The Art of Teaching Podcast: Important conversations with the best minds in education and leadership.

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Tom Sherrington: Rosenshine's Principles in Action, WALKTHRUS and evidence informed instruction.

Apr 14 2025 59 mins  
Tom is a highly respected educational consultant, author, and former headteacher with more than 30 years of experience in schools. Renowned for championing evidence-informed teaching, he has written several influential books, including The Learning Rainforest, Rosenshine’s Principles in Action, and Teaching WalkThrus (co-authored with Oliver Caviglioli). Through his blog, teacher

Matt Pitman takes over the mic as The Art of Teaching Podcast turns 200 🎉

Apr 12 2025 66 mins  
Today, it is a pleasure to release the 200th episode of The Art of Teaching. To mark this milestone, we’re doing something a little different. The incredible Matt Pitman takes over the mic to interview me. We reflect on the biggest lessons I’ve learned from two hundred conversations with educators, leaders, and changemakers from around the world. Whether you've been here since

Summer Howarth: The Eventful Learning Co and how to design and deliver great learning.

Apr 06 2025 57 mins  
Summer Howarth is an education strategist, learning designer, and founder of The Eventful Learning Co. She works with schools, organisations, and governments to create powerful learning experiences. Her career includes teaching in NSW and the USA, lecturing at Sydney University, and leading innovation at AITSL. Summer has worked with partners like Zoos Victoria, The Prince’s Trus

John Cleary: Beyond Voice: Students as Transformative Partners in Education

Mar 28 2025 62 mins  
Up next is a conversation that I recently had with John Cleary. John has recently stepped away from leading School and System Improvement at the Northern Territory Department of Education. Before this, he was the Principal of a primary school in Katherine. He also created the NT Learning Commission, which promotes student-led research and uses the Impact Evaluation Cycle. In 2018,

Steven Trotter: The Art of Skimming Stones and how to drive meaningful change.

Mar 21 2025 57 mins  
Steven Trotter, an experienced education leader, has spent over a decade as a principal, system leader, and senior leader. His book, The Art of Skimming Stones, introduces the SKIM Model—a practical approach to sustained school improvement. Unlike traditional leadership frameworks, SKIM focuses on intentional, subtle shifts that drive meaningful change. With a passion for profess

Alison Bonhomme: The power of flourishing workplaces.

Mar 18 2025 54 mins  
Welcome to today's episode! I’m excited to have Alison Bonhomme with me. Alison is an inspiring leader with a Master's in Applied Positive Psychology, known for her dedication to community, personal growth, and making a positive impact. Alison is also the director of The Flourishing Workplace - I have placed a link to her website below. In this conversation, we'll explore her jo

Aziza Green: The realities of being married to a teacher, managing stress and parenting school aged kids.

Mar 08 2025 57 mins  
Today, I’m especially excited to welcome our guest, Aziza Green—who also happens to be my wife. Aziza is a writer and digital marketing professional in publishing and the social impact sector. She’s also a PhD research candidate studying digital literacy, bringing a unique perspective on how communities navigate the digital world. She covers the ever-evolving relationship bet

Scott O'Hara: Thinking differently, doing differently and building a strong school culture.

Mar 03 2025 65 mins  
Today I’m joined by Scott O'Hara, a foundational principal with a unique background. Before entering education, Scott worked as a chef in Australia and the UK. As a foundational principal, Scott is passionate about creating positive school cultures where students and staff are excited to attend school daily. He focuses on innovative, student-centred learning that engages and insp

Dr William DeJean: How Schools Can Advance Teaching and Learning in the Era of Overwhelm.

Feb 22 2025 60 mins  
Up next is a conversation with Dr William DeJean the founder of Unleash Learning™, a global organisation dedicated to helping educators and leaders ensure learning sticks. With over 25 years of experience, he has worked with thousands of teachers, schools, and organisations to embed lasting learning practices.A former high school teacher in San Diego, Dr DeJean was recognised as

Matthew Dodd: Leadership lessons, the transformative power of nature and his advice to new teachers.

Feb 17 2025 57 mins  
Today, I am delighted to share another episode with you. Here is a recent conversation with the brilliant Mathew Dodd, Principal at Southern Cross Grammar. He is a passionate school leader dedicated to learning, leadership, and school transformation. With extensive experience in coaching, culture-building, strategy, and curriculum development, Mathew shares insights on the challeng