Nurturing Educators
Episodes
Teaching through life with Lisa
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Debbie sits down with Lisa, a passionate and energetic PE teacher with over 25 years of experience in education. Lisa...
Teaching in Japan with Elaisha
13 Apr 2026
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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Debbie sits down with her friend and performing arts colleague Elaisha, who spent eight unforgettable years living an...
Lights, camera, classroom with Jaymee
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Jaymee, a vibrant fourth-year media and performing arts teacher whose journey into education began lo...
From Burnout to Balance with Laura Alpe
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textToday on Nurturing Educators, we’re joined by the wonderful Laura Alpe, founder of Aura Wellbeing. Laura is a te reo Māori-speaking educ...
Wild education with Sam
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode, Debbie talks with Sam, a former student who has blended her love of teaching with her passion for animals to become a prim...
Family, faith and teaching with Candice
16 Feb 2026
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Send a textToday I sit down with Candice, a business studies and accounting teacher in her eleventh year, to explore how faith, family, and community ...
A Principal's perspective with Sandy
02 Feb 2026
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Send us a textIn this inspiring conversation, Debbie sits down with Sandy, an experienced educator, former principal, and current leadership adviser w...
Teaching & Health Coaching
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis week on Nurturing Educators, we’re mixing things up! Instead of me hosting, my dear friend Catie takes over the mic and interview...
#BringOutdoorEdBackIn with David
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I talk with David, Programme Coordinator for the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at Wintec, to talk about the po...
Beyond the Whistle with Alyssa
18 Aug 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode of Nurturing Educators, I catch up with Alyssa Golding, once my student, now a thriving intermediate school teacher and ...
From teaching to careers with Liz
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I chat with Liz, a seasoned educator whose career has taken her from the PE department and language classroom to the ski...
All things Maths with Jess
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this inspiring episode, I sit down with Jess, an experienced and passionate maths teacher, to unpack her 13-year journey in education...
Embracing te reo Māori in Schools with Mel and Emma
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this heartwarming and insightful episode, I am joined by two passionate champions of te reo Māori—Mel, a secondary school Te Reo t...
The Spanish Kiwi with Gloria
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Gloria Vazquez – a vibrant, passionate, and much-loved figure in the Spanish teaching community here ...
Early classroom journey with Lucy
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday we’re catching up with Lucy, a warm-hearted, down-to-earth teacher who brings both heart to everything she does. From the clas...
Educator Well-being with Kathryn
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Every teacher knows the weight of responsibility that comes with nurturing young minds—but who’s looking after the educators thems...
Chalkboard Change with Emily
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when a teacher steps outside her comfort zone to grow in a completely new environment? Emily, a third-year social sciences ...
Teacher-Mum life with Melita
28 Apr 2025
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Send us a textWhat happens when a passionate primary teacher returns to the classroom after time off to raise her kids? Melita, a dedicated educator w...
The Adaptable Educator with Laura
07 Apr 2025
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Send us a textTeaching in a new country comes with its fair share of challenges—but also incredible rewards. In this episode, UK-born educator Laura...
Makerspace Learning with Will
31 Mar 2025
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Send us a textWill’s journey from professional designer to passionate educator provides the perfect foundation for his role in creating an innovativ...
Language journeys with Claire
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver thought about how something as fun as the Spice Girls could kickstart a lifelong love for learning a language? Join me, Debbie Ross...
Teaching through the years with Carol
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textReady to be inspired by Carol, an extraordinary educator whose teaching journey began later in life but is rich with insights and passio...
One school, many hats with Sarah
10 Mar 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with Sarah, an inspiring educator who has spent over 15 years balancing her passion for teaching with family lif...
Reliever Reflections with Sam
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wonder what it takes to transition from a bustling career in publishing to the heartwarming yet challenging world of primary educat...
The Energy Reset with Mark
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCricket aficionado turned educator, Mark Orchard, takes centre stage in our latest episode, sharing his remarkable transition from the p...
Teaching Abroad with Elly
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textImagine uprooting your life and moving across the globe to prioritize education and cultural experience. That's exactly what Ellie,...
Work-life balance with Gordon
10 Feb 2025
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Send us a textHow does an inspiring educator manage to find peace amidst the chaos of teaching? Join me, Debbie Ross, as I chat with Gordon, a seasone...
Journey to Head of Faculty with Nicole
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNicole, a dedicated dance and drama teacher and head of faculty, shares her journey of balancing a demanding career with personal well-b...