Nurturing Educators
Welcome to Nurturing Educators, the podcast that brings you inspiring and insightful conversations with teachers who are passionate about education and well-being. Join host Debbie Ross as she explores the personal stories, challenges, and triumphs of educators from diverse backgrounds, sharing practical tips and strategies for thriving in and out of the classroom. Whether you're a teacher looking for support or just curious about the world of education, this podcast offers a fresh perspective on what it means to teach and live well.
Nurturing Educators
Latest Episodes
Through a PTA & Parent lens with Anna-Marie
In this episode, Debbie Ross sits down with her bestie, Anna-Marie. A mum and local PTA chair, to offer a candid and heartfelt look at the world of primary education through the lens of a parent. Set against the backdrop of their move from Auck...
Keep Art History with Andrea
In this episode, Host Debbie sits down with Andrea, a dedicated Art History teacher and Year 9 Dean, to discuss the transformative power of art education and the current challenges facing the subject in New Zealand schools. Andrea shares her pe...
Teaching through life with Lisa
In this episode, Debbie sits down with Lisa, a passionate and energetic PE teacher with over 25 years of experience in education. Lisa shares her journey into teaching, a path that began almost by accident, and reflects on a career that has spa...
Teaching in Japan with Elaisha
In this episode, Debbie sits down with her friend and performing arts colleague Elaisha, who spent eight unforgettable years living and working in Japan. Together, they explore what it’s really like to pack up your life and move overseas, from ...
Lights, camera, classroom with Jaymee
In this episode, I sit down with Jaymee, a vibrant fourth-year media and performing arts teacher whose journey into education began long before her teaching degree. From playing “school” as a child with whiteboards and worksheets to discovering...
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