How can we work within a system that’s struggling to keep up?
Join Meg and guest Dr. Paul Kidson, an educational leadership scholar, in this insightful episode as they explore the complexities of working in an increasingly stretched system.
You’ll learn how to maintain your well-being amidst the demands of school life and find ways to celebrate your progress, even when the system struggles to meet our evolving needs.
Listen now and get ready to discover how to thrive as an educator while managing both personal and professional hurdles.
In this conversation we discuss:
▫️ How the school system impacts staff
▫️ The importance of school context
▫️ Why focusing on what we can do matters
▫️ And so much more.
You can quote us on that…
“The system will not love us, we have to love ourselves.”
Dr Paul Kidson
“Caring for ourselves is critical, so that we can care for those entrusted to our care”
Dr Paul Kidson
“The wider community also has a part to play in enabling leaders and teachers to be able to take care of themselves in a way that’s not unrealistic.”
Dr Paul Kidson
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Dr Paul Kidson – LinkedIn | Research | ACEL
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Hi, I'm Meg!
B.Phys Ed, M. Ed (Student Wellbeing), CIPP
I’m a teacher with experience working in primary and secondary schools across Australia, and a specialist in the field of wellbeing education and coaching. I founded Open Mind Education in 2013 with a vision of sharing practical, enriching wellbeing education with staff, parents, and broader school communities.
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