In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast, Brendan Lee had the opportunity of visiting Marsden Road Public School and then speaking to the Principal, Manisha Gazula. Marsden Road has recently featured in a number of reports from the Grattan Institute on role-model schools from around the country. This is the first of a two part series on the school. In the next episode, you will hear from Deputy Principal Troy Verey.

Manisha’s leadership style has been compared to Katherine Birbilsingh from Michaela Community School in the UK. However, in this conversation you will hear how Manisha’s clear vision, high expectations and relentless care have turned the schools results and culture around. Manisha also details their behaviour curriculum called The Marsden Way and their whole school curriculum - the Core Program.

Resources mentioned:

Joanne Dooner - www.training247.com.au/

Dan Willingham

Mark Seidenberg

The Grattan Institute - Jordana Hunter and Amy Haywood

How to implement a whole-school curriculum approach

Ending the lesson lottery: How to improve curriculum planning in schools

You can connect with Manisha:

Twitter: @manisha_gazula

You can connect with Brendan:

Twitter: @learnwithmrlee

Facebook: @learningwithmrlee

Website: learnwithlee.net

11 - Manisha Gazula on how Marsden Road PS turned around its reading and maths results