Stories of School Leadership

<p>In this Episode I am joined by vastly experienced senior leader Andy Downing. As he nears retirement Andy and I take the opportunity to revisit his career spanning over 50 years in the sector leading in schools and...

<p>In this episode I'm joined by Yvonne Hogarth, Education Consultant, Trainer and Coach. Yvonne shares her journey into Education and leadership working in a range of roles and phases. We explore how challenging it is...

<p>Episode 20 marks the halfway point in my goal of interviewing 40 leaders for my 40th year, and it felt only right to include someone at this point in the journey who knows me quite well… my former boss! </p> <p> </p>...

<p>In Episode 19 I’m joined by Jonathon Nicholls, a former Principal and Executive Principal, who shares his journey into, and within, the Education Sector. Jonathan’s background in engineering features both as a key...

<p>This episode is full of joy and understanding its importance. I am joined by the incredible Dr Jo Trevenna who shares her journey into education and in leadership. We dig into the challenges of the sector currently...

<p>In this episode I am joined by Early Years Consultant, inspector, colleague and friend Leanne Galloway. Leanne shares her experience of growing up in small village in the UK, finding her calling into Education and...

<p>In Episode 16 I’m joined by the brilliant Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini sharing her journey in education. She shares her own experience of connection at school, I think a record for bringing my teary eyes at just 5...

<p>This episode touches on such a range of valuable topics. I’m joined by Alex Neophitou, former Senior Leader, now Freelance Education Consultant for his business New Education Outlook. As Alex shares his journey with...

<p>I’m joined by Headteacher Bob Benson, sharing his journey and insights spanning over 30 years in education. We talk about finding education and leadership when it wasn’t in the life plan, being a male leader in a...

<p>In this episode I’m joined by Stella Odosola, sharing her journey and experiences of the education system as a pupil and into her career in teaching and leadership. We explore barriers relating to gender, race and...

<p>This episode brings several vital conversations to the table. With the wonderful Sadia Hussain-Savuk we dig into racial prejudice, gender bias, glass ceilings and explore the progress, and at times, lack of progress...

<p>In episode 11, I am joined by international school leader Matt Manfredi. Matt’s teaching and leadership career has taken him all around the world and we discuss the differences between education and leadership in the...

<p>Helen shares her journey into educational leadership exploring the challenges of having a family while wanting to progress in a career and navigating a variety of roles and experiences on the journey to headship. We...

<p>Episode 9 - Stephanie Carlin</p> <p>Coach and TIFF provider Stephanie Carlin joins me for a fascinating conversation about her journey including an insight into the challenges of middle leadership, and making the...

<p>Deputy Headteacher Rasheda Haq joins me for an honest chat about big challenges that life throws at us, learning on the job and the value of relationships where diversity of thought is present. Rasheda has an energy...