
PrincipalED: Conversations with Grace McCallum
Interested in girls’ and women’s success? And in hearing from people who are invested in advancing girls’ education today and helping to shape its future? Then the PrincipalED podcast is for you! We’ll take you inside the halls of a girls’ school, where you’ll hear candid conversations with educators and students, friends of the school and experts in their fields. We’ll also highlight the incredible stories of people in our Branksome Hall community, sharing what's on their minds—and why it matters.
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Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
PrincipalED: Conversations with Grace McCallum
Latest Episodes
A Life of Purpose with Hayley AvRUSKIN’87
In the final episode of Season 1 of PrincipalED, Grace McCallum welcomes Hayley AvRUSKIN’87— Branksome Hall alum, long-serving School Counsellor, dedicated coach and co-founder of Let’s Grow Learning and Living Hub for adults ...
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Episode 7
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33:16

From Kabul to the Classroom: Science Teacher Mujib Ahmadiy’s Inspiring Odyssey
Grace McCallum sits down with Mujib Ahmadiy, Senior & Middle School Science teacher, as he reflects on his extraordinary journey—from his childhood in Afghanistan to his meaningful years in the classroom, including his time in Nunavut and h...
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Episode 6
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24:48

Fertility Education and Empowerment with Dr. Kaajal Abrol
In episode five of the PrincipalED Podcast, host Grace McCallum sits down with Dr. Kaajal Abrol, a double board-certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist, TEDx speaker and passionate advocate for fertility educati...
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Episode 5
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40:18

One Gear, No Breaks: Olympic Gold Medalist Lori-Ann Muenzer
Principal Grace McCallum is joined by the inspirational Lori-Ann Muenzer, a two-time Olympian, Canada’s first Olympic gold medalist in cycling and a proud inductee into three Halls of Fame. Lori-Ann’s path to greatness was anything ...
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Episode 4
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38:05

From the Classroom to the Big Screen: Owen Williams on Life, Learning and the Power of Story
Grace McCallum sits down with Owen Williams, Branksome Hall English Instructional Leader and teacher and debate coach, to discuss his storytelling teaching style and the influence of creative family members. Owen reflects on the educators who s...
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Episode 3
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33:08

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