Who is the Oz Lit Teacher? (Part 1)
I grew up in Bendigo with 3 brothers, 2 sisters and numerous pets. Having three older brothers, I started going in to school as soon as I was born. Mum …
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How to ‘Marie Kondo’ Your Assessment Schedule
When my husband and I moved from Bendigo to Melbourne, I distinctly remember the removalist saying that if there’d been ‘one more box of bloody books’ he wouldn’t have done …
Are you considering a leadership role?
Have you ever dared to think ‘maybe, just maybe, I could take on a formal leadership role in a school?’ Just to be clear: By ‘formal leadership role’ I’m not …
bad leadership advice for women
When I was first considering taking on a formal leadership role in a school, I attended a Women in Leadership workshop where it was recommended that, in order to be …
3 common change leadership mistakes in schools
My husband and I have always loved the outdoors. The bush is our defibrillator; it recharges us and brings us back into our natural rhythm. It clears the mind and …
6 life changing leadership Lessons
One Thursday back in 2012, I received an email from the judging panel for the Lindsay Thompson Fellowship (a Victorian Education Excellence Award). They wanted to interview me the following …
Stress, anxiety and remote learning: What teachers need to know
“Change is the only constant in our lives.” Whoever said that quote sure knew what they were talking about! Our lives now change on a daily basis- yesterday we entered …
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Best adult reads of 2019
Sooo I’m not sure if you’re aware, but I LOVE reading. It’s how I escape, how I learn about myself and the world (and my place in the world) and …
Oz Lit Teacher
Oz Lit Teacher is a movement of sorts- it’s about sharing good quality mentor texts to help Australian teachers teach reading and writing. The whole concept of Oz Lit Teacher …
What is the role of the Learning Specialist?
Since the Victorian Government Schools Agreement (VGSA) declared that schools are required to implement a new role titled “Learning Specialists,” many questions have been raised in schools about what this …