Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership
Episodes
Little Maths Moments, Big Impact: Supporting your child with maths at home
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ange Rogers, numeracy leader and coach, discusses the important role parents can play in their children’s mathematics education with Academy Prin...
The science of learning: debunking the myths and misconceptions
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of a 2-part podcast, Academy Leadership Excellence Division Director, Kendra Parker is joined by Dr. Nathaniel Swain, a teacher,...
Under the surface: Anxiety in the classroom with Dr Jodi Richardson
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety is now one of the most significant factors impacting student learning and behaviour in Australian classrooms.This podcast will provide educato...
Generative AI: What parents and carers need to know
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Academy Expert Teacher in Residence Michael Kollaras is joined by Gail McHardy, CEO of Parents Victoria, representing the voice of pa...
Teacher tales: career journey and insights
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2022 Teaching Excellence Program (TEP) alumni Jay Chew (Al-Taqwa College), Ben Jones (Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College) and Kendall Aglinskas...
Removing the barriers of disadvantage – education and health partnerships
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership Excellence Division 2023 Principal in Residence Greg Lacey is joined by principal Andrew Schneider and paediatrician Vanessa Gabriel to dis...
Teacher tales: the art and joy of teaching literacy (with a regional focus)
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Carol Hodgson (Department of Education, regional) and 2022 Teaching Excellence Program (TEP) alumni Melissa Pavey from South Street P...
Teacher tales: debunking the myths about teaching gifted students
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join TEP alumni Kimberly Silva (Mount Rowan Secondary College) and Dr Christine Lambrianidis (Suzanne Cory High School) as they tackle myths about gif...
Leadership excellence - Executive Class Principal experiences, challenges and positive impact
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Academy Principal in Residence Justine Smyth is joined by executive class principals Gail Hardman and Prue Pisani who currently work ...
Instructional Coaching and getting to know Dr Jim Knight
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted by Academy Principal in Residence Simone Eirth, this episode delves into all things instructional coaching with internationally recognised thou...
Viviane Robinson and the Academy Leadership Excellence Framework
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Academy Principals in Residence, Kendra and Simone, have been working on embedding the Academy Leadership Excellence Framework (ALEF) and to develop r...
Autism and inclusion with the ‘I CAN’ network
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Principals in Residence Samantha Jeacle and Justine Mackey are joined by Chris Varney and Rachael Hamilton of the I CAN Network. In this episode, they...
Partnering with parents – how to talk about mathematics with ACER’s Dr Sarah Buckley
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is 3 of 3. Valuing maths positively impacts student learning outcomes and determines whether a student will continue to engage with maths...
Improving student perceptions of maths: the importance of personal connection with ACER’s Dr Sarah Buckley
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is 2 of 3. Valuing maths positively impacts student learning outcomes and determines whether a student will continue to engage with math...
Maths anxiety – how to support secondary students with ACER’s Dr Sarah Buckley
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode 1 of 3. Maths anxiety is an emotion experienced by students all over Australia and can significantly impact learning. Hosted by Head ...
Leading from the middle
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Attention all school ‘middle leaders’! Hosted by 2023 Academy Principal in Residence Greg Lacey, this episode features EC by Go1 CEO Dave Faulkn...
Dr Judy Willis on the neuroscience of learning and implications for teaching
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching Excellence Program Master Teachers Lorena Pellone-Gismondi and Francés Braithwaite are joined by neurologist, former teacher and change make...
Student Engagement with Yong Zhao
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was originally recorded as a live webinar. While the audio quality may not be what you're used to on our channel we know the ideas ra...
Dr Gary Stager on unlocking children’s mathematics potential
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a focus on mathematics, Academy Master Teacher Emma Moore is joined in this podcast by international thought leader, Dr Gary Stager. In thi...
Dr Gary Stager and the new, now, wow in technology
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a focus on mathematics, Academy Master Teacher Colin Chapman is joined by international thought leader, Dr Gary Stager. This episode delves into ...
Dr Gary Stager on artificial intelligence – origins, misconceptions and applications
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a focus on mathematics and artificial intelligence (AI), Academy Master Teacher Anam Javed is joined by international thought leader, Dr Gary Sta...
Advancing the quality and status of teaching with Professor Eric Mazur and Wyndham Tech School
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally recorded as a video/vodcast, in this episode, Professor Eric Mazur (Harvard University), Dr Claire Brown (Director Teaching Excellence Divi...
Practitioner inquiry with Christopher Hudson and RMIT's Amanda Berry
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 Teaching Excellence Program (TEP) Master Teacher, Christopher Hudson, is joined by educational thought leader, Professor Amanda Berry, from RMIT ...
12 - Neil Barker defines leadership as a lifelong learning journey
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What are the fundamental skills for successful leadership in education? Neil Barker discusses the value of leaders continuing their own learning...
11 - Joanne Quinn unpacks whole-system change
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How can we change our education systems to give young people the skills they need to become global citizens? Joanne Quinn talks about the key drivers ...
10 - Baroness Susan Greenfield explores the neuroscience of teaching, learning and digital technology
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do school leaders get the most out of technology for their teachers and students? Baroness Susan Greenfield knows the brain evolves with every exp...
09 - Dr Barbara Blackburn uses rigour to motivate and engage
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rigour involves raising expectations and teaching and learning to the highest level. Dr Barbara Blackburn explores the building blocks of motivation a...
08 - Richard Gerver links leadership, passion and purpose in education
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How can school leaders empower parents, students and staff to create sustained positive change? Richard Gerver talks about creating the conditions for...
07 – Debbie Pushor champions family stories in schools
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Parent engagement is one of the strongest predictors of a child's success in school. But what does it look like in an already busy curriculum? D...
06 – Simon Breakspear says agile schools are self-improving schools
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Change is complex, because people are complex. How can educational leaders adapt and respond through the change journey to achieve their intended impa...
05 - Viviane Robinson calls for quality conversations
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does effective system leadership look like for schools in an increasingly collaborative world? And how do leaders build good relationships to tac...
04 - Steve Munby celebrates imperfect leadership
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not paint-by-numbers, and there’s no rule book – so how do we lead ourselves and others to make the biggest difference in our schools? ...
03 - Kathryn Parker Boudett sees beauty in using data wisely
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do we harness the power of data to increase equity in education? Kathy Parker Boudett talks about Data Wise, and helping people to work together t...
02 - Valerie Hannon says we need to question what learning is for
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a time of unprecedented change, and thought leader and innovator Valerie Hannon believes our education systems are lagging behind. What fut...
01 - Tony Mackay knows the power of networks and partnerships
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Global educational influencer Tony Mackay talks about the importance of collaboration in driving the ‘good work’ of change. How do we connect with...