
Teacher Takeaway
The Teacher Takeaway podcast is hosted by four Australian teachers. The purpose of the podcast is to provide educators with practical takeaway ideas to implement within their classroom or school setting.
Latest episodes

Mar 30, 2024 • 46min
Season 4 | Episode 9 | Jessica Staines
In Season 4 | Episode 9 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How can we ensure that we authentically embed Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander perspectives & culture into our classrooms?
In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Staines. If you would like more information about Jessica and the work she does, please visit: https://kooricurriculum.com/pages/about-jessica-staines
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Mar 23, 2024 • 1h 7min
Season 4 | Episode 8 | Peter DeWitt & Michael Nelson
In Season 4 | Episode 8 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we unlock deeper levels of collaboration?
In this episode, we are joined by Peter DeWitt and Michael Nelson. If you would like more information about Peter and Michael and the work they do, please visit: https://petermdewitt.com/
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Mar 16, 2024 • 40min
Season 4 | Episode 7 | Improving our own writing plus writing instruction
In Season 4 | Episode 7 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we get the teaching of writing right?
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Nathaniel Swain. If you would like more information about Nathaniel and the work he does, please visit: https://www.nathanielswain.com/
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Mar 9, 2024 • 47min
Season 4 | Episode 6 | Emotional Intelligence in Education
In Season 4 | Episode 6 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
What do educators and leaders need to do to develop their emotional intelligence?
In this episode, we are joined by Ben Palmer. If you would like more information about the work he does, please visit: https://www.genosinternational.com/author/benpalmer/
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Mar 2, 2024 • 47min
Season 4 | Episode 5 | Communicating to Collaborate
In Season 4 | Episode 5 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we as educators effectively communicate with those around us?
In this episode, we are joined by Simon Dowling. If you would like more information about the work he does, please visit: https://www.simondowling.com.au/about
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Feb 24, 2024 • 54min
Season 4 | Episode 4 | Putting FACES on the Data with Lyn Sharratt
In Season 4 | Episode 4 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we as educators and leaders get the conditions right to support the success of all learners?
In this episode, we are joined by Lyn Sharratt. If you would like more information about the work she does, please visit: https://www.lynsharratt.com/
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Feb 17, 2024 • 1h 9min
Season 4 | Episode 3 | School Leadership Institute
In Season 4 | Episode 3 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
Why is the role of middle leadership so integral to our schools?
In this episode, we are joined by Joanne Jarvis, Corrina Robertson and Karen Maraga from the School Leadership Institute. If you would like more information about the work they do, please visit: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/school-leadership-institute
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Feb 10, 2024 • 41min
Season 4 | Episode 2 | Aboriginal Education
In Season 4 | Episode 2 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we support the success & achievement of our Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students?
In this episode, we are joined by Nathan. If you would like more information about Nathan and the work he does, please visit: https://au.linkedin.com/in/nathan-towney-b1042b72
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Feb 3, 2024 • 45min
Season 4 | Episode 1 | Special Education
In Season 4 | Episode 1 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we best support students with individualised needs?
In this episode, we are joined by Annemarie. If you would like more information about Annemarie and the work she does, please visit: https://au.linkedin.com/in/annemarie-holmyard-
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Dec 23, 2023 • 52min
Season 3 | Episode 36 | The Finale
In Season 3 | Episode 36 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we reflect on the year that was and set ourselves up for success in 2024?
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes