Cold Coffee, No Gluesticks
A podcast celebrating teachers, teaching and all things education. Each episode an educator chats to ex-teacher Katey about their experiences in the classroom, their views on educations and their wishlists for making teaching and learning a better experience for all.
With two seasons under the belt and a third just starting, tune in to hear from expert educators of Australia and across the world!
Episodes
43 episodes
#2 Jessica Staines
This week the wonderful Jessica Staines from the Koori Curriculum joins me for an in-depth chat about embedding Indigenous perspectives in early education in authentic ways, supporting Aboriginal and Torrest Strait Islander children, and what b...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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58:13
#1 The Toddcast X CCNG
Kicking off Season 3 with a PodSwap! The wonderful Todd Broadbent guests this week on CCNG, a few weeks after I did his pod The Toddcast (find it anywhere you listen to podcasts). We talk about getting into (and staying in) teaching, effective ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:10:38
#20 The LIVE episode!
*Language warning*Finally got a chance to record in an ACTUAL studio with two fantastic previous guests: Miss Courtney Burgess from the very first episode of season 1, and the legendary Jess The Sydney Teacher. This week we'r...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:23:43
#19 Drama Teacher Diaries
Rhiannon O'Hara, AKA Drama Teacher Diaries, joins me this episode for a deep dive into high school drama - keeping the creativity, connecting with real life and balancing the crazy as well as some tips for understanding teenage boys...! Once ag...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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51:47
#18 Mitch Leyton
The wonderful Mitch from Mr Leyton's Little Learners joins me this episode for a first class chat CHOCKABLOCK with ideas, tips and resources for your classroom! When the teachergram is overwhelming, remember you're a human first, teacher second...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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56:15
#17 The Grad Guide
Oh hey, if you're looking for self-regulation you came to the right place! This week Em from The Grad Guide chat with me about changing the face of teaching and learning through supporting education professionals with emotional awareness and le...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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47:46
#16 The Other Mr P
It's the guest with the biggest amount of Swazz... The Other Mr P!! Adam Parkinson is one half of the epic UK teaching pod duo, 2 Mr Ps in a Podcast and he joins me this week to chat about going viral and messaging Billy Eichner on the toilet, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:03:19
#15 Play in the Past
Leap into history with me and Nicola Hoad from Play in the Past in this episode! Nicola's play-based incursions for Primary bring history to life with a huge amount of concrete artefacts that children can explore and play with to develop their ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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51:12
#14 Hakea Hustler
TRIGGER WARNING: SuicideCome with me on an Australian adventure to learn about remote teaching, connecting to Country in authentic ways, and looking after your wellbeing in remote settings! The Remote Teacher's Hakea Hustler joins me thi...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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45:22
#13 The Sydney Teacher
Jess The Sydney Teacher joins me this week for a chat about being humbled by behaviour management at a new school, when parents 'pop in' for a 'quick chat', and what happens to teachers when the robots take over!Go and sign up to The Syd...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:04:46
#12 Amy Green
The wonderful Amy Green from The Wellness Strategy joins me to chat about how difficult it is to be a newly qualified educator, how to take a guilt-free day off, and doing what you need rather than what you think you should.Check out Amy...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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52:12
#11 Hands on Heads
Amanda Sutera AKA the brain behind Hands On Heads chats with me about giving students voice and choice, shifting from helping students to helping teachers, and holding her inner red pen back from other people's grammar errors!Foll...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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47:26
In Memory of Ruth Perry
I wanted to acknowledge the ongoing struggle of UK teachers with the sad recent news of the passing of Caversham Primary School headteacher Ruth Perry, while she waited for a report by UK education authority Ofsted. The stress that...
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1:35
#10 Chris Kingshott
Chris Kingshott, a teacher, baker, barista and my wonderful brother-in-law comes to chat about continuous provision outside of the Early Years, the angels that are Teaching Assistants, and the reality of ready made resources.Follow Chris...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:09:48
#9 Mrs Learning Bee
The one and only Mrs Learning Bee joins me to chat about what evidence-based learning really looks like, working with policy makers who have no idea what happens in the classroom and trust in the education system.Go and check out The Hiv...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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55:24
#8 The Punk Rock Teacher
Kicking off the new year with a real Rock Star! The Punk Rock Teacher Aaron Leatherbarrow joins me to chat about education in America, putting kids first, and sticking the finger up at red tape (because fuck staff meetings amirite?).Wish...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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59:39
#7 Jen Gibb
The last episode for 2022! This week Jen Gibb, Director of Learning at Faith Lutheran College, joins me for a chat about... EVERYTHING! This ep has so many quotes to sum up teaching and so many great ideas on how modern education can happen. St...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:05:23
#6 Michael Kaissis
A deep dive into educational theory with Michael Kaissis! This week we're debunking myths about our favourite pedagogical theories and wondering why 'organised chaos' doesn't necessarily mean a good lesson.Follow the pod and stay up to date over o...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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55:06
#5 Dana Kerford
Dana Kerford from URStrong comes in to discuss Friendology 101, how to teach empathy to all ages and why teachers are putting Maslow before Bloom!Go to URStrong.com for a free 14 day trial of the Friendology curriculum and hundreds of accompany...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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56:02
#4 Mitch Jones
This week I was lucky enough to have a head to head with Mitch Jones from ANZUK Education who match exceptional teachers with fantastic schools in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. We really got into it with reasons for the global teacher shortag...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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55:53
#3 Lili-Ann Kriegler
Lili-Ann Kriegler joins me today to chat about making a move from mainstream South African education to Early Years consultancy in Melbourne via the trip of a lifetime to Reggio Emilia, the birthplace of modern pedagogy! In this episode we pond...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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57:25
#2 Louisa and James Smalley
This episode two of my own teachers join me! What a pleasure it was to chat about teaching and learning with two people who had such an impact on my own career choices and my decisions growing up. James and Louisa Smalley take me through their ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:01:08
#1 Sarah Bell
The wonderful Sarah Bell from Autism Act comes to chat about the lack of support for neurodivergence in classrooms, busting myths about autism and a general rant about funding in education (standard)! Check out Sarah's website at autismact.com and...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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58:06
#20 Gabbie Stroud
The final episode of Season 1 of CCNG and the guest this week is... Gabbie Stroud! Yes. That Gabbie Stroud. Teacher, mother, author, influencer, renegade, actress, and self-proclaimed nerd. Check out Gabbie's website at GabbieStroud.com and go and...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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51:06