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Jun 16, 2022 • 33min

260: Mindfulness Art Activities with Cynthia Hauk MFA

Cynthia Hauk is a Mindful Art Teacher and Trainer. She loves sharing simple mindfulness and art activities to help people de-stress and practice self-care. She trains artists, yogis, K-12 teachers, and therapists to teach Mindfulness, Meditation, and Art activities in the classroom for both children and adults. Her YouTube Channel and online summits have reached students in 50 countries and growing. Websitewww.mindfulcreativemuse.comSocial Media Informationfacebook.com/mindfulcreativemuseTwitter @mcreativemuseInsta @mindfulcreativemuseyoutube.com/c/mindfulcreativemuseResource MentionedThe Artist's Way - Julia CameronShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a ChildMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/
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Jun 13, 2022 • 46min

259: GovernorHub with Neil Collins

Neil Collins has over 30 years’ experience working in the software and edtech sector. After studying Engineering at Cambridge, he went on to a 20-year career in telecoms software in the UK and US before co-founding GovernorHub in 2012. When GovernorHub was acquired by The Key in 2020, Neil took over the governance business unit in the wider business which also includes Key for School Governors. Between them, GovernorHub and The Key for School Governors are used by nearly half the schools in England.Outside work, Neil lives in Norfolk with his wife and grown-up family. He has been a long-standing governor and trustee and is currently the Chair of Trustees at Enrich Learning Trust – a medium-sized multi-academy trust in Norfolk. "Good governance is at the heart of any good school and any good community needs a good school. That is why governance is so important to get right if we want to make our children’s lives better." Neil CollinsWebsitehttps://governorhub.com/Social Media Informationwww.facebook.com/GovernorHubResource MentionedBBC Micro Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events this summer at nape.org.uk/online-eventsOcean Plastic & Climate Change – Join Ellie Jackson author of the Wild Tribe Heroes book series as we invite pupils to write a story based on this topic in a writing festival (13th June 2022) Mentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/
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Jun 9, 2022 • 45min

258: UK's Leading Online School - King's InterHigh with Ashley Harrold

King’s InterHigh is an independent British international online school. Offering Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form education, we cater to students from age 7 – 18 who are looking for a high quality British education delivered in a way that revolves around their lifestyle.Considered the original online school and founded in 2005, King’s InterHigh offers easy access to quality live and recorded lessons from anywhere in the world. Lessons are designed and optimised for online and taught by fully qualified and experienced UK teachers. Combined with a proven educational model and innovative delivery, we bring life to lessons and increase students’ involvement in learning new concepts. The school offers International GCSEs and A Levels.King’s InterHigh is an extraordinary blend of 50 years of academic excellence of the King’s College Group and of InterHigh’s over 15 years of delivering unparalleled online education. With over 10 000 alumni and graduates progressing to fulfilling careers and to further studies in universities across the UK and internationally, King’s InterHigh is a global learning community.Ashley Harrold is the Executive Head at King’s InterHigh – overseeing the continued development of this leading online school. He is an experienced Headteacher, having successfully led Blatchington Mill School in Hove, Sussex, for 6 years before joining King’s InterHigh. He qualified as a history teacher at University College London’s Institute of Education in 2008 and taught in London before moving to the Sussex coast. He is skilled in school improvement and committed to inclusivity and excellence, with a clear focus on developing the whole learner. Ashley’s leadership is rooted in the belief that learning is a transformative force for good, and is driven by the highest expectations for all students. Websitekingsinterhigh.co.ukSocial Media Informationwww.facebook.com/InterHighSchool/Twitter @ Kings_InterHighInstagram @kingsinterhighwww.linkedin.com/company/interhigh-education/www.youtube.com/user/interhighschoolfsResources MentionedThe Structure of Scientific Revolutions - Thomas S. KuhnShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events this summer at nape.org.uk/online-eventsOcean Plastic & Climate Change – Join Ellie Jackson author of the Wild Tribe Heroes book series as we invite pupils to write a story based on this topic in a writing festival (13th June 2022) Mentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/
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Jun 6, 2022 • 31min

257: Game-based learning for maths with Mangahigh

Alex Cull is the Global Marketing Director for Mangahigh, an organisation which provides online maths games to students to help foster a love of the subject and personalise education. She also focuses on future proofing education and reducing maths anxiety.Get your students excited, engaged and excelling at maths!Adaptive quizzes, innovative games and social competitionsAligned to the National CurriculumReal-time analytics with AI support for differentiationA digital resource for blended learningUse in class, for setting homework, revision and much more on any handheld device. You can even use your teacher platform to connect to your whiteboard and play activities with the whole class to explore ideas together.Easy to useClass and individual teachingWorks on all devicesAccess 24/7Mangahigh is a trusted by over 5,000 schools globally and is a trusted resource for 100,000s of teachers.Websitewww.mangahigh.comResource MentionedThe Diary of a CEO - podcastShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events this summer at nape.org.uk/online-eventsOcean Plastic & Climate Change – Join Ellie Jackson author of the Wild Tribe Heroes book series as we invite pupils to write a story based on this topic in a writing festival (13th June 2022) Mentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/
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Jun 2, 2022 • 47min

256: Stem Steam and Steame with Andrew Lochery

Andrew Lochery is the Founder and CEO of Phosphor, which provides teachers with tools and materials needed to deliver STEM Club activities for 9-13 year olds. After 16 years of teaching science, he found there was a problem with accessing high quality STEM resources that would help him inspire students and engage with STEM subjects - not just in the classroom, but in the world around them. These dynamic subjects are changing at an ever increasing rate, which traditional curriculums struggle to keep pace with. His mission is to provide time-poor teachers with STEM club materials and resources that are current, easy to deliver and most importantly fun for students!Websitephosphorescience.comgreenapleducation.co.ukSocial Media Informationwww.facebook.com/GreenAPLEducation/www.facebook.com/groups/1719905368201770/Twitter @GreenAPLInstagram @Phosphorstemclubwww.linkedin.com/in/andrew-lochery-580a5013Resources MentionedLong Walk to Freedom - Nelson MandelaShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events this summer at nape.org.uk/online-eventsOcean Plastic & Climate Change – Join Ellie Jackson author of the Wild Tribe Heroes book series as we invite pupils to write a story based on this topic in a writing festival (13th June 2022) Mentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/
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May 30, 2022 • 42min

255: Little Miss History with Barbara Ann Mojica

Barbara Ann Mojica received her Bachelor of Arts (Hunter College) and Master of Arts Degrees (Queens College) in History. She also holds graduate certifications in school supervision and administration. Barbara has been a life long educator in the fields of early childhood and special education, having spent many years as a teacher, principal, and school district administrator. Retirement has brought with it the opportunity to return to her love of history.She wrote “Forest Park, Queens, Past, Present and Future” for The Municipal Engineers Journal in 2001. Barbara currently writes historical articles under her banner “Passages” for The Columbia Insider, and is writing her own award-winning children’s book series Little Miss HISTORY Travels to. She is also the proud mother of two children and six grandchildren. Barbara resides in the Hudson Valley Region with her husband.Websitewww.littlemisshistory.comSocial Media Informationwww.facebook.com/barbara.i.mojicawww.facebook.com/Littlemisshistorycom/@bamauthor - Twitter/Instagramlinkedin.com/in/bamauthorwww.youtube.com/channel/UCVUU3m8cCeBUr2wxHAQi6LwShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events this summer at nape.org.uk/online-eventsOcean Plastic & Climate Change – Join Ellie Jackson author of the Wild Tribe Heroes book series as we invite pupils to write a story based on this topic in a writing festival (13th June 2022) Mentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/
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May 26, 2022 • 4min

254: Thursdays are GO!

The Education on Fire podcast will now be releasing 2 episodes a week - Monday and Thursday.Mentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/
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May 23, 2022 • 46min

253: ‘Lighting the Way’: The Case for Ethical Leadership in Schools with Angela Browne

Angela Browne is a former education leader, director of a coaching and consultancy company and founder of ‘Havn’ (Danish for ‘Harbour’) an online space for women. She provides transformational leadership coaching, personal development programmes and luminary diversity equity and inclusion consulting to organisations desiring deep and sustainable change.Angela is a researcher in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion and is undertaking her PhD within the Centre for Race Education and Decoloniality at Leed’s Beckett University. Her book ‘Lighting the Way’: The Case for Ethical Leadership in Schools (published by Bloomsbury) brings her passion for ethical leadership to life.Angela is currently working on her second book with Bloomsbury Publishing.Transform leadership within your organisation with The Ethical Leader Programme, guiding leaders to realise their full potential. This programme builds on the themes of her book ‘Lighting the Way: The Case for Ethical Leadership in Schools’. It provides your team with an opportunity to dive deep into their inner wisdom and bring them together over the realisation of a sound and ethical organisational culture.Websitewww.angelabrowne.co.ukSocial Media Informationwww.facebook.com/browne.angieTwitter @Angela_BrowneInstagram @angelambrownewww.linkedin.com/in/angela-browne-54337b25/Resources mentionedThe Life Coach School Podcast - Brooke CastilloShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events this summer at nape.org.uk/online-eventsOcean Plastic & Climate Change – Join Ellie Jackson author of the Wild Tribe Heroes book series as we invite pupils to write a story based on this topic in a writing festival (13th June 2022) Mentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/
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May 16, 2022 • 47min

252: Let’s Talk About Race with Dr. Nancy Dome

Renowned speaker, author, and equity consultant Dr. Nancy Dome co-founded Epoch Education in 2014 to provide leaders in education and business with accessible professional development in diversity, inclusion and belonging, and equity. As an educator for nearly three decades, Dr. Dome taught in the juvenile court and community schools and has served as a Distinguished Teacher in Residence and faculty member at California State University San Marcos. Her transformative approach helps school districts and educational agencies throughout the country navigate complex topics, build bridges, and work together for inclusive, impactful change.The safest path can feel like the one without dialogue in conversations about equity and diversity. What if you offend the other person? What if they challenge your beliefs? What if you ruin a relationship? When it comes to hard topics, effective communication skills are an asset, vulnerability is necessary, and forgiveness is vital. In Let’s Talk About Race (And Other Hard Things), communication expert and equity consultant Dr. Nancy Dome provides you with a framework to recognize feelings, interrupt flawed patterns, and repair relationships. Websitewww.drnancydome.comSocial Media InformationNancyDomeEdD - Twitterdrnancydome - instagramwww.linkedin.com/in/nancydome/Resources mentionedThe Bridge Across Forever - Richard BachThe Dancing Wu Li Masters - Gary ZukavShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events this summer at nape.org.uk/online-eventsOcean Plastic & Climate Change – Join Ellie Jackson author of the Wild Tribe Heroes book series as we invite pupils to write a story based on this topic in a writing festival (13th June 2022) Mentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/
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May 9, 2022 • 40min

251: Entrepreneurship in Education with Josh Chernikoff

Josh Chernikoff is an innovative entrepreneur, advisor, and strategist with 20+ years of experience in education, broadcast journalism, sales, marketing, and communications. Throughout these experiences, he has demonstrated success in founding, growing, and successfully exiting two education companies.With these wins came the need for something bigger. Josh set out to serve other entrepreneurs in the education space through Cascade Communications. Alongside his experienced team, he supports businesses, founders, and CEOS in advising and developing, thought leadership, content creation, lead generation, and more. His experiences and skillsets carry clients to new levels, helping them achieve the same levels of success in companies of their own.About Cascade CommunicationsAt Cascade Communications, we help you get into the email inboxes of busy education professionals in an overwhelming and overcommunicated virtual world. Through live webinar series featuring your team and industry leaders, creative cold emails, automated lead management, data reports, SEO-driven copy, and business leader development, we make clients come to you. ​Spend less time sending emails. Get more leads in the door. Sign more contracts. And start winning again.Websitewww.cascadego.coSocial Media Informationwww.facebook.com/cascadegoInstagram cascadego.cowww.linkedin.com/in/joshuachernikoff/www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YKuMgHQds4Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events this summer at nape.org.uk/online-eventsMental Health/Wellbeing – How to support pupils with transition to secondary school with Sam Moinet from Student Breakthrough (16th May 2022)Ocean Plastic & Climate Change – Join Ellie Jackson author of the Wild Tribe Heroes book series as we invite pupils to write a story based on this topic in a writing festival (13th June 2022) Mentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/

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