My guest this episode, Raffaela Grasso, shares her passion for supporting students reading development and using quality, diverse literature as both a window and a mirror. She also shares her advocacy for well resourced school libraries staffed by qualified teacher librarians.

Rafaela's inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations:

• People - Stephanie Smith; Madison Delaney; Elise Ellerman; Picture Book Club
• Books - ‘Sunshine on Vinegar Street’ by Karen Comer; 'Paws' by Kate Foster; ;Daughter of Calabria; by Tania Blanchard
• Podcasts - Your Kids Next Read with Megan Daley and Allison Tait; The School of Wellbeing with Kylie Power; A Dream Life by Kristina Karlson; School Librarians United and Leading from the Library
• Cause - Indigenous Literacy Foundation and The Pyjama Foundation
• Dream Travel Destination - Western Australia and Tasmania

Connect with Raffaela:

• X - @raffeduteach
• Instagram - @raffeduteach
• LinkedIn - Raffaela Grasso
• Blog - https://teachteched.wordpress.com/
• Curated Resources - https://sites.google.com/view/teachingwithtechinprimaryed/home
• Threads - @raffeduteach
• Other - https://studentsneedschoollibraries.org.au/

My guest this episode, Jordyn Green, shares how the cultural influences in her life have guided and shaped who she is, inform her mission of protecting First Nations knowledge, and ensure it is accurately, authentically and respectfully passed on to future generations, and fuel her vision of ensuring every single student experiences an education where First Nations cultures, histories and perspectives are valued, respected and clearly visible in the lessons they participate in.

Jordyn's inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations:

• People - Common Ground
• Book - 'Be That Teacher Who Makes a Difference & Lead Aboriginal Education For All Students' by Kylie Captain and Dr Cathie Burgess
• Podcast - Educator Yarns co-hosted by Jessica Staines (Koori Curriculum) and Belinda Huntriss
• Cause - Common Ground
• Dream Travel Destination - Uluru

Connect with Jordyn:

• Instagram - @learning_to_ngangaanha
• Website - Learning to Ngangaanha
• Facebook - Learning to Ngangaanha

My guest this episode, Mick Jones, shares the origin of his passion for photography and how his time in the Australian Defence Force has shaped his life experiences and motivated the inception of the Reluctant Heroes project.

Mick's inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations:

• Person - Mates4Mates
• Book - "One Crowded Hour" by Neil Davis
• Podcast - The Candid Frame: Conversations of Photography with Ibarionex Perello
• Cause - Veteran's Organisations
• Dream Travel Destination - Iceland or Antarctica

Connect with Mick:

• Website - Mick Jones
• Facebook - Reluctant Heroes - Veterans Portrait Project; Mick Jones Photography
• Instagram - @mickjonesphotography

You can support the Reluctant Heroes - Veterans Portrait Project through the 'Buy a Coffee' campaign.

My guest this episode, Cameron Ross, shares how feeling safe to make mistakes and seeing failure as learning opportunities has shaped his own learning and how he nurtures and fosters the learning of his students, and helped him be a lifelong learner.

Cameron's inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations:

• People - Brett Salakas, Kelly Hollis, Zeina Chalich
• Books - Teach Like a PIRATE by Dave Burgess; Be REAL: Educate from the Heart by Tara Martin; A Mammoth Lesson: Teaching in the Digital Age by Brett Salakas
• Podcast - SEEing to Lead with Dr. Chris Jones; Game Changers with Adriano DiPrato and Phil Cummins; Talking Split
• Cause - Beyond Blue
• Dream Travel Destination - USA

Connect with Cameron:

• LinkedIn - Cameron Ross
• Instagram - @RossmansICT
• X - @CameronRoss3

My guest this episode, Aleesah Darlison, shares how she uses stories to empower children and champion the cause of animals and the environment. Aleesah talks about the inspirational power of observation and our own life experiences.

Aleesah's inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations:

• People - Belinda Murrell, Tim Harris, Tristan Bancks, Jacquie Harvey
• Books - The Last Bear by Hannah Gold; Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
• Podcast - Dr Karl
• Cause - WWF, Handfish Conservation
• Dream Travel Destination - UK and Europe

Connect with Aleesah:

• X - @Aleesah
• Instagram - @aleesah_darlison
• LinkedIn - Aleesah Darlison
• Website - www.aleesahdarlison.com
• Facebook Page - Aleesah Darlison Fan Page
• Tik Tok - @aleesah_darlison
• Other - linktr.ee/aleesah

My guest this episode, Ramya Deepak, shares how her own life experiences and the people in her life have guided, motivated and galvinised her journey as an educator.

Inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations:

• People - Campbell McKay, Briony Scott, Tracey Ezard
• Books - Hidden Potential and Think Again by Adam Grant
• Podcast - Brene Brown
• Cause - Children
• Dream Travel Destination - India

Connect with Ramya:

• LinkedIn - Ramya Deepak
• Instagram - @teachingfromheart
• X - @RamyaDeepak12

My guest this episode, Kelly Hollis, shares her many passions, including teaching science, technology in the classroom and rugby league, and talks about her current role as a curriculum specialist.

Kelly's inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations:

• People - Brian Host; Alfina Jackson
• Books - Teach Like a PIRATE by Dave Burgess; Atomic Habits by James Clear
• Podcasts - The Mindset Mentor by Rob Dial Jr; the Mel Robins podcast; Jordan Syatt and the Lane Way by Ash and Brad Lane
• Cause - National Homeless Collective - run by Donna and Glenn Stolzenberg in Victoria
• Dream Travel Destination - Nepal

Connect with Kelly:

• LinkedIn - Kelly Hollis
• X - @hollis_k
• Instagram - @theengagingscienceclassroom
• Tik Tok - @kellyhollis310

My guest this episode is...myself! In honour of the 50th podcast episode, Catherine Williams sits back in front of the microphone to help me celebrate. I share my passions, my purpose and personal journey of discovery and growth.

My inspirational, influential and impactful inspirations:

• People - Dave Burgess, Trevor Mackenzie, Sarah Johnson, Tamara Letter, Tara Martin, Allyson Apsey
• Books - "Teach Like a PIRATE" by Dave Burgess; "Atlas of the Heart" by Brené Brown
• Podcast - "The Imperfects" with Hugh van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton and Josh van Cuylenburg
• Cause - Formally Ever After
• Dream Travel Destination - Maldives

Connect with me:

• LinkedIn - Karen Caswell
• Instagram - @authenticity_in_edu
• X - @kcasw1
• Facebook - Authenticity In Edu
• Website - karencaswell.com