#52. Ramya Deepak: Valuing Learning

My guest this episode, Raffaela Grasso, shares her passion for supporting students reading development and using quality, diverse literature as both a window and a mirror. She also shares her advocacy for well resourced school libraries staffed by qualified teacher librarians. Rafaela's inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations: People - Stephanie Smith; Madison Delaney; Elise Ellerman; Picture Book Club Books - ‘Sunshine on Vinegar Street’ by Karen Comer; 'Paws' by Kate Foster; ;Daughter of Calabria; by Tania Blanchard Podcasts - Your Kids Next Read with Megan Daley and Allison Tait; The School of Wellbeing with Kylie Power; A Dream Life by Kristina Karlson; School Librarians United and Leading from the Library Cause - Indigenous Literacy Foundation and The Pyjama Foundation Dream Travel Destination - Western Australia and Tasmania Connect with Raffaela: X - @raffeduteach Instagram - @raffeduteach LinkedIn - Raffaela Grasso Blog - https://teachteched.wordpress.com/ Curated Resources - https://sites.google.com/view/teachingwithtechinprimaryed/home Threads - @raffeduteach Other - https://studentsneedschoollibraries.org.au/

My guest this episode, Jordyn Green, shares how the cultural influences in her life have guided and shaped who she is, inform her mission of protecting First Nations knowledge, and ensure it is accurately, authentically and respectfully passed on to future generations, and fuel her vision of ensuring every single student experiences an education where First Nations cultures, histories and perspectives are valued, respected and clearly visible in the lessons they participate in. Jordyn's inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations: People - Common Ground Book - 'Be That Teacher Who Makes a Difference & Lead Aboriginal Education For All Students' by Kylie Captain and Dr Cathie Burgess Podcast - Educator Yarns co-hosted by Jessica Staines (Koori Curriculum) and Belinda Huntriss Cause - Common Ground Dream Travel Destination - Uluru Connect with Jordyn: Instagram - @learning_to_ngangaanha Website - Learning to Ngangaanha Facebook - Learning to Ngangaanha

My guest this episode, Mick Jones, shares the origin of his passion for photography and how his time in the Australian Defence Force has shaped his life experiences and motivated the inception of the Reluctant Heroes project. Mick's inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations: Person - Mates4Mates Book - "One Crowded Hour" by Neil Davis Podcast - The Candid Frame: Conversations of Photography with Ibarionex Perello Cause - Veteran's Organisations Dream Travel Destination - Iceland or Antarctica Connect with Mick: Website - Mick Jones Facebook - Reluctant Heroes - Veterans Portrait Project; Mick Jones Photography Instagram - @mickjonesphotography You can support the Reluctant Heroes - Veterans Portrait Project through the 'Buy a Coffee' campaign.

My guest this episode, Cameron Ross, shares how feeling safe to make mistakes and seeing failure as learning opportunities has shaped his own learning and how he nurtures and fosters the learning of his students, and helped him be a lifelong learner. Cameron's inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations: People - Brett Salakas, Kelly Hollis, Zeina Chalich Books - Teach Like a PIRATE by Dave Burgess; Be REAL: Educate from the Heart by Tara Martin; A Mammoth Lesson: Teaching in the Digital Age by Brett Salakas Podcast - SEEing to Lead with Dr. Chris Jones; Game Changers with Adriano DiPrato and Phil Cummins; Talking Split Cause - Beyond Blue Dream Travel Destination - USA Connect with Cameron: LinkedIn - Cameron Ross Instagram - @RossmansICT X - @CameronRoss3

My guest this episode, Aleesah Darlison, shares how she uses stories to empower children and champion the cause of animals and the environment. Aleesah talks about the inspirational power of observation and our own life experiences. Aleesah's inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations: People - Belinda Murrell, Tim Harris, Tristan Bancks, Jacquie Harvey Books - The Last Bear by Hannah Gold; Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte Podcast - Dr Karl Cause - WWF, Handfish Conservation Dream Travel Destination - UK and Europe Connect with Aleesah: X - @Aleesah Instagram - @aleesah_darlison   LinkedIn - Aleesah Darlison   Website - www.aleesahdarlison.com  Facebook Page - Aleesah Darlison Fan Page   Tik Tok - @aleesah_darlison Other - linktr.ee/aleesah 

My guest this episode, Ramya Deepak, shares how her own life experiences and the people in her life have guided, motivated and galvinised her journey as an educator. Inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations: People - Campbell McKay, Briony Scott, Tracey Ezard Books - Hidden Potential and Think Again by Adam Grant Podcast - Brene Brown Cause - Children Dream Travel Destination - India Connect with Ramya: LinkedIn - Ramya Deepak Instagram - @teachingfromheart X - @RamyaDeepak12

My guest this episode, Kelly Hollis, shares her many passions, including teaching science, technology in the classroom and rugby league, and talks about her current role as a curriculum specialist. Kelly's inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations: People - Brian Host; Alfina Jackson Books - Teach Like a PIRATE by Dave Burgess; Atomic Habits by James Clear Podcasts - The Mindset Mentor by Rob Dial Jr; the Mel Robins podcast; Jordan Syatt and the Lane Way by Ash and Brad Lane Cause - National Homeless Collective - run by Donna and Glenn Stolzenberg in Victoria Dream Travel Destination - Nepal Connect with Kelly: LinkedIn - Kelly Hollis X - @hollis_k Instagram - @theengagingscienceclassroom Tik Tok - @kellyhollis310

My guest this episode is...myself! In honour of the 50th podcast episode, Catherine Williams sits back in front of the microphone to help me celebrate. I share my passions, my purpose and personal journey of discovery and growth. My inspirational, influential and impactful inspirations: People - Dave Burgess, Trevor Mackenzie, Sarah Johnson, Tamara Letter, Tara Martin, Allyson Apsey Books - "Teach Like a PIRATE" by Dave Burgess; "Atlas of the Heart" by Brené Brown  Podcast - "The Imperfects" with Hugh van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton and Josh van Cuylenburg Cause - Formally Ever After Dream Travel Destination - Maldives Connect with me: LinkedIn - Karen Caswell Instagram - @authenticity_in_edu X - @kcasw1 Facebook - Authenticity In Edu Website - karencaswell.com

My guest this episode, Dr. Amie Fabry, shares her passionate advocacy for the early years, and her work supporting educators and leaders to provide quality early years education so that children thrive holistically. Amie's inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations: * People - Kathy Hirsh-Pasek; Andy Hargreaves and Michael Fullan; The Learning Future * Books - Dare to Lead", "The Gifts of Imperfection" and "Atlas of the Heart" by Brene Brown; "The Importance of Being Little" by Erika Christakis * Podcasts - The Learning Future with Louka Parry; Game changers with Phil Cummins and Adriano Di Prato, On Purpose with Jay Shetty; Huberman Lab * Cause - Learn about the Early Years * Dream Travel Destination - Italy Connect with Amie: LinkedIn - Amie Fabry PhD and The Learning Future Instagram - @amiefabry_earlyyears X - @amie_fabry Email - [email protected]

My guest this episode, Jonathan Nalder, shares his creative journey in education as a digital technologies and STEM innovator, and his mission to inspire as an 'Edunaut'. Jonathan's inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations: People - Michael Holmstrom, Chris Buswell, Susan Kilrain, Dr Michaela, Musilova, Prof Stephen Heppell Books - Anything from the educator focused group of authors at xfactoredu.org, codebreakeredu.com, mammoth learning.co Cause - Literacy in Northern Ghana lingproject.org Dream Travel Destination - Iceland...and Mars Connect with Jonathan: LinkedIn - Jonathan 'the Edunaut' Nalder X - @jnxyz Instagram - @jnxyz Website - jnxyz.net, stempunks.com.au Threads - @jxnyz