Staffroom Stories of Australian Teachers
Take a peek behind the staffroom door at what Australian teachers are talking about, and what they ought to know. Come for the advice (and sometimes controversy), stay for the lightbulb moments we all treasure in our students but tend to forget about in ourselves. Aussie teacher Emily picks a topic each episode that has come up in her own staffroom, or in our Facebook communities, and brings experts to the staffroom table to have a chat. Together they shed a light on the things that worry us, anger us, bring us joy, and make us laugh. Teaching is about the kids, but it’s about us teachers too. In collaboration with the Staffroom Stories blog.
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Episodes
Sunday Mar 26, 2023
Sunday Mar 26, 2023
This one is for all those teachers who have ever even remotely considered going remote!
Hakea joins me to shine a light on the realities of teaching away from metro areas, and shares actionable tips for making sure you're well prepared (even if you don't ever end up moving away).
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Are you like me and snack all. the. time when you're at school?
Coach Chris McMahon joins me to talk through the real reasons why we snack. We dive into emotional eating (hint: it's almost always emotional eating), the three forms of self-care, and more than a few actually actionable tips to help you curb the habit (if that's something you want to do)!
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Ah, a controversial episode!
The use of screen time during school meals is on the rise - but is it really such a good idea? Francesca from Growing Early Minds shares her wisdom for the good, the bad, and the necessary when it comes to letting your students watch a show while they eat their morning/afternoon tea and lunch.
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
This episode I welcome back (again!) Angela Wilson to talk about quiet quitting - when it's good, when it's toxic, and how to make sure you choose the right path.
Show notes and transcript on the website!
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
This episode I welcome back Angela Wilson to talk about job crafting - what it is, what it isn't, and the steps to follow to ensure your job actually brings you some joy this year!
Job crafting is all about tailoring your day-to-day experiences to bring forward your interests, passions, and whole self into your daily work (but still within the constraints of your role!). Angela steps us through how to do this effectively, while ensuring you aren't adding more to your already overflowing plate.
Show notes and transcript on the website!
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Welcome to Part 2 of a 2-part series, breaking down the year that was!
Reminisce with me as we look back at the breaking headlines of the year, and highlight what we have endured and celebrated in 2022.
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Welcome to Part 1 of a 2-part series, breaking down the year that was!
Reminisce with me as we look back at the breaking headlines of the year, and highlight what we have endured and celebrated in 2022.
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Take a trip down memory lane with me!
This week I’m chatting with Sue Osmond, who is the Program Manager for Life Ed (QLD).
Find out the answers to your most burning questions:
1. Why a giraffe?
2. What was that body mannequin that had those light up sections?
3. What is the team up to these days, now that the van is a bit outdated and everything is turning digital and we have a push for respectful relationships education.
Show notes and transcript on the website!
Sunday Nov 20, 2022
Sunday Nov 20, 2022
What do the Great Teacher Exodus, the media, and school culture have in common? Much more than you might first think...
Adam Voigt from Real Schools shares:
the real reasons teachers are quitting in droves (Hint: COVID isn't actually the thing to blame)
the impact that the media has and how we can proactively combat the regular teacher-bashing articles
the importance of school culture, what that actually means, and what you can do
This episode is jam packed with wisdom, actionable tips, and nod-along insights. This is an episode you don't want to miss!
Show notes and transcript up on the website!
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
This is part three in a three part mini-series exploring my unconventional takeaways from the RELIT2022 cup-filling day!
Shelley Moore challenged perspectives about inclusion in the classroom (and in society). She shined a light on our selfish excuses, our alienating policies, and our one-size-fits-all approach.
I provide real, actually achievable steps you can enact in your classroom today to work toward true inclusion for all of your students - because the barriers are in the environment, not in the small human in front of you.
Head to the website for show notes and transcript!
Welcome to Staffroom Stories!
The topics us teachers discuss in our staffrooms are certainly not limited to how the last lesson went.
Join host Emily Aslin each week, as we dive into what Aussie teachers are talking about, and what they ought to know about. Some topics will be controversial, some will be triggering, some will be very light-hearted - but all of them are real topics that come up in our staffrooms.