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The Growth in Educational Leadership Podcast
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The Growth in Educational Leadership Podcast
E30: Linda Hannon talks challenges for new pupils and new leaders, STEAM, school trips and teaching abroad.
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In this episode of the Growth in Educational Leadership podcast, I welcome guest Linda Hannon, an experienced chemistry teacher.
Linda shares her career journey, starting with her chemistry degree from UCD and her initial steps into teaching in Ireland. She describes her transformative experience teaching at an international boarding school in Switzerland, covering both American and British syllabi, and the challenges she faced upon returning to Ireland.
Linda discusses the importance of organisation, adapting to different school environments, and the adjustments needed when transitioning between teaching roles. The episode also highlights Linda's methods for engaging students in science, managing large classes, and her passion for facilitating memorable educational trips, particularly to the Science Museum in London.
Linda offers insights into how primary school teachers can better prepare students for secondary school and emphasizes the creativity involved in science education.
TIMESTAMPS
- 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
- 00:39 Linda's Career Journey
- 01:50 Teaching in Switzerland
- 05:11 Returning to Ireland
- 12:18 Leadership and School Dynamics
- 18:09 Health and Safety in Science Class
- 18:50 Primary School Preparation for Science
- 20:05 Navigating the Transition to Post-Primary School
- 21:27 Organisational Skills for Students
- 28:53 The Role of Creativity in Science
- 31:33 The Joys and Challenges of Teaching
- 33:02 School Trips and Lasting Memories
CONTACT DETAILS
Contact Linda on: lhannon@castletroycollege.ie