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Nepean School
Education Leadership
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Student Engagement
School Culture
Kindness
Clover Hill State School
Clarence High School
Teaching
Generative AI
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Inclusion In Education
Morrissette High School
Community Empowerment
Covid-19
Student Behavior
Education Reform
Leadership

Hosted by Adam Voigt, Real Schools of Thought is a bold, reflective podcast for principals, aspiring school leaders, and educators who are ready to rethink the way schools work. Through raw, story-rich conversations with real changemakers in education, we go beyond policies and programs to explore the personal mindset shifts, leadership moments, and cultural decisions that truly shape our schools.... more

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When Amanda Kowalczyk arrived at Koonawarra Public School in Wollongong, something felt heavy. Kids shuffled through the gates with their heads down. The school was surrounded by barbed wire. Staff were pitying their students. And the culture was one... more

Tracey Ezard is one of Australia's most respected voices on school culture, leadership and the conditions that help adults do their best work. She is the author of Ferocious Warmth and has worked with over 600 schools and 16,000 educators across Aust... more

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Adam Voigt sits down with AFL legend and Hall of Famer Simon Madden for a conversation that covers a lot more than football. Simon is also a former teacher and assistant principal, and in this episode, he brings those two worlds together in... more

Lisa Newland is the incoming CEO of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL). She is a former English teacher and school leader who has spent decades in and around Australian schools, and she has arrived in this role with a clear sense o... more

In this engaging conversation, Lee Crockett shares his insights on the importance of agency in education, the role of leadership in shaping school culture, and the necessity of trust and joy in the learning environment. He emphasises the need for pro... more

Anita Olegario is a teacher at Berrima Public School in NSW. She joined Adam for one of the most honest conversations Real Schools of Thought has hosted.

Anita lost her son Brodie to suicide as a teenager. She carries that loss into her classroom ev... more

In this solo episode Adam opens up the real story behind RP2.0 and the deep influence Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have had on his teaching, leadership and restorative approach. He traces the three knowledge bases that shape the mode... more

In this episode, Tina King shares her journey from a classroom teacher to a leader in education, discussing the challenges and opportunities within the education system. She emphasises the importance of leadership, collegiality, and the need for syst... more

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Darren Brailey
Principal of Morrissette High School
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Zoe McKenzie
Member of Parliament for Flinders and Shadow Assistant Minister for Education and Early Learning
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Bernadette Warburton
Principal of Lake Primary School
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Martine Gill
Principal of Clover Hill State School, visionary leader, advocate for community empowerment
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Host of Real Schools of Thought; Founder and CEO of Real Schools

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If We Funded Schools Properly...Here’s What Would Actually Change - with Tina King
Q: What do you see needs to change structurally about the way we run our schools?
Tina highlights the unrealistic expectations and competing demands placed on principals, arguing for differentiated treatment based on school context and enhancing support for teachers.
If We Funded Schools Properly...Here’s What Would Actually Change - with Tina King
Q: What drew you to leadership and what kind of has sustained you through the hard times?
Tina explains her initial desire to make a difference in children's lives and how opportunities in her career led her to leadership roles, emphasizing her commitment to education and the need for support.
The Power of a Smile - Matt Kenny's Secret to School Success
Q: What are those challenges that Dodges Ferry faces?
Kenny acknowledges challenges like community expectations and staff morale, particularly in light of educational assessments and the need for respect from students.
The Power of a Smile - Matt Kenny's Secret to School Success
Q: How have you fostered leadership unity at Dodges Ferry?
Kenny shares that they begin meetings with a positive note and emphasize their commitment to being a caring place, aligning their leadership goals and messages consistently.
The Power of a Smile - Matt Kenny's Secret to School Success
Q: What influence do those teachers have on you way back then?
Kenny reflects on the warmth and connections fostered by his influential teachers, particularly emphasizing how they encouraged a positive learning environment.

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This show centers on real-world school leadership and education change, featuring conversations with principals, district leaders, policymakers, and educators who are actively reshaping classrooms and school culture. Episodes frequently tackle restorative practices, school wellbeing, trauma-informed leadership, funding and workload pressures, and how to balance academic outcomes with humane, relationship-driven approaches. A standout trait is its candor and experiential storytelling, offering practical mindset shifts and leadership tactics beyond policy talk. Listeners—primarily current and aspiring school leaders, district administrators, and educators—likely value actionable insights, authentic experiences, and strategies that foster incl... more

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