Inspiration, Influence and Impact surround us daily. Listen as guests from all walks of life share where they have found inspiration, who has influenced them in their lives and what impact they hope to have on the lives of others. These stories not only connect us, but inspire, influence and impact those around us, often more than we’ll ever know.
My guest this episode, Raffaela Grasso, shares her passion for supporting students reading development and using quality, diverse literature as both a window and a mirror. She also shares her advocacy for well resourced school libraries staffed by qualified teacher librarians.
Rafaela's inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations:
People - Stephanie Smith; Madison Delaney; Elise Ellerman; Picture Book Club
Books - ‘Sunshine on Vinegar Street’ by Karen Comer; 'Paws' by Kate Foster; ;Daughter of Calabria; by Tania Blanchard
Podcasts - Your Kids Next Read with Megan Daley and Allison Tait; The School of Wellbeing with Kylie Power; A Dream Life by Kristina Karlson; School Librarians United and Leading from the Library
Cause - Indigenous Literacy Foundation and The Pyjama Foundation
Dream Travel Destination - Western Australia and Tasmania
Connect with Raffaela:
X - @raffeduteach (https://x.com/raffeduteach)
Instagram - @raffeduteach (https://www.instagram.com/raffeduteach?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)
LinkedIn - Raffaela Grasso (https://www.linkedin.com/in/raffaela-g-b633b543/)
Blog - https://teachteched.wordpress.com/ (https://teachteched.wordpress.com/)
Curated Resources - https://sites.google.com/view/teachingwithtechinprimaryed/home (https://sites.google.com/view/teachingwithtechinprimaryed/home)
Threads - @raffeduteach (https://www.threads.net/@raffeduteach)
Other - https://studentsneedschoollibraries.org.au/ (https://studentsneedschoollibraries.org.au/)
4 Aug 2024
#56. Jordyn Green: Cultural Influences
My guest this episode, Jordyn Green, shares how the cultural influences in her life have guided and shaped who she is, inform her mission of protecting First Nations knowledge, and ensure it is accurately, authentically and respectfully passed on to future generations, and fuel her vision of ensuring every single student experiences an education where First Nations cultures, histories and perspectives are valued, respected and clearly visible in the lessons they participate in.
Jordyn's inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations:
People - Common Ground (https://www.commonground.org.au)
Book - 'Be That Teacher Who Makes a Difference & Lead Aboriginal Education For All Students' by Kylie Captain and Dr Cathie Burgess
Podcast - Educator Yarns co-hosted by Jessica Staines (Koori Curriculum) and Belinda Huntriss
Cause - Common Ground
Dream Travel Destination - Uluru
Connect with Jordyn:
Instagram - @learning_to_ngangaanha (https://www.instagram.com/learning_to_ngangaanha?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)
Website - Learning to Ngangaanha (https://www.learningtongangaanha.com)
Facebook - Learning to Ngangaanha (https://www.facebook.com/learningtongangaanha)
20 Jul 2024
#55. Mick Jones: In Recognition of Reluctant Heroes
My guest this episode, Mick Jones, shares the origin of his passion for photography and how his time in the Australian Defence Force has shaped his life experiences and motivated the inception of the Reluctant Heroes project.
Mick's inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations:
Person - Mates4Mates
Book - "One Crowded Hour" by Neil Davis
Podcast - The Candid Frame: Conversations of Photography with Ibarionex Perello
Cause - Veteran's Organisations
Dream Travel Destination - Iceland or Antarctica
Connect with Mick:
Website - Mick Jones (https://mickjonesphotography.com/mick-jones-photography)
Facebook - Reluctant Heroes - Veterans Portrait Project (https://www.facebook.com/reluctantheroesproject); Mick Jones Photography (https://www.facebook.com/mickjonesphotography)
Instagram - @mickjonesphotography (https://www.instagram.com/mickjonesphotography?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)
You can support the Reluctant Heroes - Veterans Portrait Project through the 'Buy a Coffee' (https://buymeacoffee.com/reluctantheroes?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3lt4cB3moJor79DmshJ6LJu72sgfalw-s0jN9HGgZWeu7vpKG95O7HP_I_aem_rwEdymGdqU5e6ktEW3sBpw) campaign.
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