Talking Engagement
Join author and engagement researcher Amy Berry as she talks with educators who are making a real difference through the work they're doing to tackle the complex but rewarding challenge of supporting students to actively engage in learning. We have a lot to learn from the many stories of success that are around us. Our guests will share their experiences, their insights, and their top tips for success.
Episodes
7 episodes
Episode 7: Building a culture of engagement at West End State School
In this episode, I sit down with the team from West End State School — Deputy Principal Amanda Taylor, Engagement Teacher Kate Farrington, Engagement Professional Angela Broughton, and Teacher Aide Casey Stow — to explore how their school is re...
Episode 6: Learning to learn, learning for life at Robe Primary School
Talking Engagement with Principal Anne GraysonIn this episode, Amy talks with Anne Grayson, Principal of Robe Primary School in South Australia's Limestone Coast region. The conversation covers the school's journey in bringing to ...
Episode 5: Reframing engagement as a shared responsibility with Valentine Public School
Talking Engagement with Valentine Public SchoolGuests: Dana Fisher (Stage 2 Assistant Principal) and Casey Duck (Year 5 Teacher) from Valentine Public School, NSWIn this episode, Amy talks with Assistant Principal, D...
Episode 4: Helping schools see beyond compliance with Stephanie Salazar
In this episode, host Amy Berry talks with Stephanie Salazar, an instructional leadership consultant, coach, and former assistant principal who founded Sanctuaries of Learning. Stephanie works with school leaders and teachers across Australia t...
Episode 3: Co-constructing engagement with students at Balmoral State High School
In this episode, Amy talks with Balmoral State High School about their collaborative approach to transforming engagement in their school. The school focused on their core values of agency, innovation and b...
Episode 2: Principal Chris Pyne on trusting your team and empowering meaningful change
In this episode, Amy sits down with Chris Pyne, Principal of Faulconbridge Public School to discuss their remarkable journey transforming student engagement and school culture. When Chris arrived at the school four years ago, it was struggling ...
Episode 1: Finding connections and making engagement visible at Mawson Primary School
Welcome to the first episode of the Talking Engagement podcast! Host Amy Berry sits down with an inspiring team of educators from Mawson Primary School in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) to explore their transformative two-year ...