
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

Feb 18, 2023 • 50min
Season 3 | Episode 4 | Teacher Turned Author
In Season 3 | Episode 4 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do teachers maximise their skills and experience to become authors?
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In this episode, we are joined by Kadie Martin, the author of Annie Angel and Tiny Tina.

Feb 11, 2023 • 50min
Season 3 | Episode 3 | The Lunchbox Effect
In Season 3 | Episode 3 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we as educators support the health and nutrition of our students? View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In this episode, we are joined by Belinda Smith, the author of The Lunchbox Effect.

Feb 4, 2023 • 48min
Season 3 | Episode 2 | Classroom Vibe
In Season 3 | Episode 2 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do teachers and leaders cultivate a healthy culture or classroom vibe?
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In this episode, we are joined by Tim O'Leary. If you would like more information about Tim and the work he does, please visit: https://educationaldatatalks.com.au/about-tim-oleary

Jan 28, 2023 • 37min
Season 3 | Episode 1 | Tips for Starting the New School Year
In Season 3 | Episode 1 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How can teachers start their school year with strength?
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Dec 30, 2022 • 45min
Season 2 | Episode 37 | The Finale
In Season 2 | Episode 37 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we reflect on the year that was and set ourselves up for success in 2023?
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Dec 3, 2022 • 1h 14min
Season 2 | Episode 36 | Connecting with the USA
In Season 2 | Episode 36 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
What can we learn from the education systems of another country?
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In this episode, we are joined by John Schembari. If you would like more information about John and the work he does, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnaschembari/

Nov 26, 2022 • 57min
Season 2 | Episode 35 | Collective Efficacy
In Season 2 | Episode 35 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we, as educators and leaders, build collective efficacy in our schools?
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In this episode, we are joined by Peter DeWitt. If you would like more information about Peter and the work he does, please visit: https://petermdewitt.com/

Nov 19, 2022 • 48min
Season 2 | Episode 34 | Planning & Programming
In Season 2 | Episode 34 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we effectively plan and program for teaching and learning?
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Nov 5, 2022 • 35min
Season 2 | Episode 33 | Teacher Wellbeing
In Season 2 | Episode 33 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
Why is teacher wellbeing so important?
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In this episode, we are joined by Amy Green from The Wellness Strategy. If you would like more information about Amy and the work she does, please visit: https://www.thewellnessstrategy.com.au/

Oct 29, 2022 • 27min
Season 2 | Episode 32 | The Thinking Classroom (Special)
In Season 2 | Episode 32 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we support educators to embed critical and creative thinking?
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes