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We Will Get Through This: Transformative Leadership for Disruptive Times

John Fischetti and Scott Imigpodcasters.spotify.com
The purpose of this podcast series is to share, reflect and create opportunities for dialogue among school leaders around the world. We know that many of you are guiding transformation in your organizations and that the change process is being disrupted by the current COVID-19 reality. Most traditional school settings and the structures that serve them are in a state of massive disruption. If we choose to seize this moment, this chaotic time could lead to reflection, reconceptualisation and reprioritisation of the rationale for schooling in our society and provide an opportunity to think anew.
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Episodes

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Stuart Armistead - Principal - Hamilton, New Zealand

In this episode, Stuart Armistead, a hero principal from Hamilton, New Zealand, discusses the journey of his diverse school through the COVID-reality and beyond to New Zealand's current COVID-normal reality. Stuart's school is a beacon of hope and opportunity though its vision and mission of building a caring, personalised culture.

Apr 12, 202119 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Ebony Harris - Hero Leader

In this episode. Scott and John discus the journey of school leaders during COVID-19 and the remarkable vision, hope and resilience they exude to support their students, staff and communities. Ebony is a leader in Maryland in the United States.

Dec 21, 202021 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Season 2-Episode 1-Hero Teachers and Leaders with Katie Liotchev

In this first episode in Season 2, Scott and John talk with Katie Liotchev, a Kindergarten teacher in Raleigh, North Carolina. Hero teaches and leaders around the world are showing the most amazing ingenuity, resilience, flexibility and excellence as they negotiate COVID-normal. They are inspirational examples of the caliber of talent in the profession. In this episode Katie shares the experiences of teaching from home, teaching both from school and with some kids at home and now back face-to-fa...

Oct 26, 202021 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Episode 30-Season 1 Finale-Leaders Leading Ourselves Through This Together

In this season 1 finale, Scott and John help leaders focus on the imperative that we see this current reality as an opportunity to do even better at taking care of themselves and growing as people and colleagues. In order to get through this leaders have to get through this and continue to evolve as great people and role models. It isn't easy, and these are complex times. We will get through this--if we go through this together. We will be back with season two very soon.

Sep 15, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Episode 29-The Legacy of Sir Ken Robinson

In this episode, Scott and John pay tribute to Sir Ken Robinson, who passed away last month. Sir Ken was a guru amongst guru's in education, and his writing and vlogs are a lasting legacy to rethinking learning, teaching and schooling.

Sep 06, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Episode 28-Helping Colleagues Through This

In this episode, Scott and John discuss how vital it is for leaders to help their colleagues through these disruptive times, Many colleagues are really struggling during this period of uncertainty and global upheaval. We will get through this-one great teacher and leader at a time.

Aug 09, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Episode 27-Maintaining Caring Cultures of Leadership in Disruptive Times

In this episode, Scott discusses with John how to maintain caring cultures of leadership, even while working with staff who are home doing their teaching/leading. School executives can maintain their focus on building caring cultures in spite of the obstacles COVID-19 has presented.

Jul 31, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Episode 26-Maintaining the Resilience to Keep Going Through This

In this episode, Scott and John discuss how leaders now more than ever serve as role models and exemplars to guide their organisations through this difficult time. With much of the world still growing in its COVID-19 impacts, we are only now beginning to be tested for our resilience and fortitude to do the right things for our children, our staff, our communities and our countries.

Jul 13, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Episode 21-An Asset Mindset for Learners and Learning

In this episode Scott and John promote an asset model for learners and learning. And they challenge schools to reconsider their school plans in light of a new emphasis on co-constructing learning with young people. During COVID-school we were able to implement some exciting new forms of learning and teaching. Can we go deeper instead of wider in the curriculum?

Jun 02, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Episode 20-Leading Up in Your Organisation

In this episode Scott and John discuss "leading up" for the transformative change you are envisioning. How you carry out your role and how you present to those "above" you could be your key to realising the change you are working so hard to create and help enable the success of all learners and the dynamic culture of learning and teaching worthy of the profession.

May 24, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 18-The Big Schooling Issues for the Roaring 20s

In this episode, John shares his perspectives on the big issues facing education as we negotiate COVID-19 and move forward in a new normal. https://www.educationmattersmag.com.au/the-big-schooling-issues-for-the-roaring-20s/

May 12, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 15-What Counts as Innovation?

In this episode, Scott and John discuss a key component of transformational change, "What counts as innovation." What small steps can we take toward inspired learning for all?

Apr 27, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 14--Old School/New School

In this Episode John shares his summary and vision of Old School and New School approaches to learning, teaching, assessment and schooling. This COVID-19 era gives us a great opportunity to drive true transformational change in our schools.

Apr 22, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 13--Schooling for the Common Good

In this Episode, Scott and John share their vision of schooling for the common good in this and in the post COVID-19 era. As leaders, we have a tremendous opportunity to remind ourselves of the role of schooling in a democracy.

Apr 17, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 12--Bringing the Good Weather

In Episode 12, Scott and John describe their leadership framework entitled "Bringing the Good Weather." https://www.dropbox.com/s/2l7vpbgqhft7fe2/research%20based%20instructional%20practices%20of%20effective%20principals%20-%20chapter%2015%20bringing%20the%20good%20.pdf?dl=0

Apr 16, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 11--Hope, Love and Play as Cornerstones of Early Learning w/Kim Moroney

In Episode 11, Scott and John talk to Early Learning Officer for the local Diocese, Kim Moroney. Kim shares how leaders, educators and parents can focus on the priorities of hope, love and play as a cornerstone of the learning process for the early years. Kim's team developed a progressive early learning framework that you may want to model yours after. https://www.mn.catholic.edu.au/students/curriculum/early-learning/...

Apr 13, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10--The Ongoing Reality of Family and Gendered Violence in COVID-19 Times

In this episode, Professor Penny Jane Burke shares her first-hand and research-based knowledge and experiences of family, and particularly gendered, violence and its devastating impact on women and children. Particularly in these COVID-19 times school leaders should action important steps with their teams to reach out and support families whose lives may be on the line, now more than ever.

Apr 09, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 8--Coaching and the Reality of Team Building for Engaging Pedagogy in the COVID Reality

Scott Imig John Fischetti Cognitive Coaching is a beneficial way for school leaders to guide their staff members toward embracing transformative change and to increase engaging pedagogy in the teaching, learning and assessment space. In this episode, series Co-Host Scott Imig shares his expertise in coaching as a key component of leading dynamic change.

Apr 07, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 8
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