The Leadership Passport Podcast
The Leadership Passport Podcast
Podcast Description
The Leadership Passport Podcast: Conversations in Global School Leadership. Join us for brief, informal chats with education leaders from around the world, hosted by Kevin Fullbrook. In each episode, Kevin sits down with school heads and education thought-leaders—not to talk about what they do, but how they do it. What drives them? What challenges keep them up at night? What personal attributes have shaped their success? It’s real talk about leadership, growth, and the future of international education.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes around leadership, personal growth, and inclusion in education, with episodes discussing key topics such as neurodiversity, the significance of community in education, and challenges faced by school leaders. Specific episodes have included discussions on the importance of trust in leadership and techniques for fostering joyful learning environments.
The Leadership Passport Podcast: Conversations in Global School Leadership. Join us for brief, informal chats with education leaders from around the world, hosted by Kevin Fullbrook. In each episode, Kevin sits down with school heads and education thought-leaders—not to talk about what they do, but how they do it. What drives them? What challenges keep them up at night? What personal attributes have shaped their success? It’s real talk about leadership, growth, and the future of international education.
Dr. Simon Breakspear shares his journey from classroom teacher to education researcher and advisor. He discusses the importance of evidence-informed practice, system-level change, and effective professional development strategies to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
Guest Bio
Dr. Simon Breakspear is an educational researcher, former high school teacher and father of three. As the founder of Strategic Schools, he focuses on supporting teams to enhance their impact on learning through evidence-informed processes and tools. He is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales and advisor to the NSW Department of Education on Leadership Development and Curriculum reform.
Simon holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Cambridge, where he was a Gates Scholar. He has worked globally with over 100,000 teachers, schools, and policy leaders across more than ten countries.
Takeaways
- The Journey from Teacher to Educational Researcher
- Shifting Perspectives on Teaching
- Bridging the Gap: Research and Practice in Education
- The Importance of Evidence-Informed Teaching
- Challenges in Professional Development
- Innovative Approaches to Teacher Development
- Collaborative Coaching for Teacher Improvement
- Balancing Accountability and Trust in Education
- Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement
- The Importance of Consistency in Teaching Practices
- Leadership Insights and Personal Growth
Resources
Richard Elmore's 'School Reform from the Inside Out' – https://www.amazon.com/School-Reform-Inside-Out-Richard/dp/0871545574
Evidence-Based Teaching Resources – https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/
Dylan Williams' Teacher Learning Communities – https://dylanwilliams.org/
Teaching Sprints Methodology – https://teachingsprints.org/
Host
Kevin Fullbrook is an international school leader with 25+ years of global education experience across Australia, China, and the Middle East. As host of The Leadership Passport Podcast, Kevin dives into the stories, strategies, and insights of education leaders from around the world. With a passion for inclusive leadership, student agency, and sustainable school cultures, he brings thoughtful conversations and practical takeaways for educators, aspiring leaders, and anyone interested in the future of learning.
Connect with him on Instagram (@kevin.fullbrook) and LinkedIn (Kevin Fullbrook)
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