About 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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What does it take to shape decades of young minds, redefine a math curriculum and still have enough energy for a Friday dance party with students? In the unforgettable Season 2 finale of PrincipalED, host Grace McCallum sits down with the veteran math educator Edith Louie for a deeply personal, full-circle conversation. Edith looks back on her remarkable 28-year journey as a teacher, Instructional Leader and Admissions Associate at Branksome Hall. From her early childhood days teaching her st...
26 May 2026
Roads Less Travelled: Trailblazing Alums from the Class of 2011
As we kick off Reunion Week, we’re delighted to bring you a special conversation with two trailblazers from the Class of 2011: Bertilia Trieu and Jie Ying Wu. Fifteen years ago, they were classmates in Higher Level Math and leaders in the Branksome community. Today, they are both pioneers in the medical field—but neither took the traditional path of a clinician. Instead, they are driving healthcare forward through innovation, research and data—Bertilia as Manager of Outcomes and Data Analytic...
24 Apr 2026
A World of Opportunities: New Students Maia and Hayden
What does it feel like to walk through the gates of Branksome Hall for the first time? For Hayden (Grade 6) and Maia (Grade 4), the transition from "the tour" to the classroom has been a whirlwind of new friendships, trying out co-curricular opportunities and learning how to put themselves out there. In this episode of PrincipalED, Grace sits down with two of our newest Junior School students to discuss their first year on campus. From Hayden’s deep family roots at the school to Maia finding ...
24 Mar 2026
Beyond the Boards: Eric Lindros on Hockey IQ, Grit and Leading Change
What does it take to stay three moves ahead when the world is watching? In the state-of-the-art setting of Branksome Hall’s Athletics and Wellness Centre, Grace sits down with NHL Hall of Famer and Branksome parent Eric Lindros. While known for his physical dominance on the ice, Eric speaks to the value of the "soft skills" that are often the hardest to master: handling public criticism, navigating failure and leading a franchise as the youngest captain in Flyers history. In this episode, Eri...
6 Feb 2026
If You Can’t Hear the Cellos: The Art of Listening Louder than You Play
In this episode, Grace sits down with members of Branksome Hall's Arts faculty to explore why the ‘A’ in STEAM is the essential ingredient for true innovation. Recorded in the Senior & Middle School Theatre Lab, this conversation explores how the artistic process helps students develop the key qualities of empathy, resilience, collaboration and risk-taking. Angela David, Arts Instructional Leader, Adam Despinic, Music Coordinator and Janeen Gilbert, Visual Arts Coordinator, share their jo...
12 Jan 2026
Blueprinting the Future: Inside Branksome’s K-12 Innovation Vision and Spaces
Join Grace as she welcomes the school's dynamic Innovation team for an engaging conversation about the future of learning. Meet Megan, the Director of Curriculum Innovation, Isabella and Coulter, the Innovation and Technology Coordinators for the Junior and Senior & Middle Schools, and Tibor, the school’s new Metal and Woodworking Shop Coordinator. What happens when world-class performing arts meet the cutting edge of technology? Get ready for a masterclass in interdisciplinary learning. ...
24 Nov 2025
CK PURKS Hoffler’80 & Emmi Murphy Ives: The Head Prefect Effect
Join us for an inspiring intergenerational discussion with two extraordinary Branksome Hall Head Prefects. Current Head Prefect Emmi Murphy Ives meets up with former Head Girl, acclaimed attorney and media legal analyst CK PURKS Hoffler’80, as they share what it means to be part of this legacy of leadership. In this episode, we're debunking everything you think you know about girls’ schools. Hear how Branksome has fostered an unparalleled sense of empowerment for Emmi and CK, from tackling th...
27 Oct 2025
From First Impressions to Leading the House: The Sisterhood of Branksome Boarding
Get ready for an engaging and intimate look at life within Branksome Hall's Boarding community! In this special PrincipalED episode, Grace sits down with Kaitlyn, Arham, Angel, Titoluwa and Yuning, five of our Branksome boarders, who offer a genuine glimpse into their world. Hear their first impressions of boarding life and how their perspectives have evolved, the sisterhood that makes Branksome Boarding truly special and how having a roommate can really elevate your communication skills!&nbs...
15 Sept 2025
Innovation in Action: Building the Future at Branksome Hall
Welcome back to PrincipalED! We’re launching Season 2 with a powerful live episode, recorded at the University of Toronto’s stunning new Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus—and the second event in Branksome Hall’s Innovation in Action series. In this episode, we explore how education must evolve to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world—and how Branksome Hall is boldly leading that change through its groundbreaking Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre (iCAST) building, opening in 2026.&n...
7 Jul 2025
A Life of Purpose with Hayley AvRUSKIN’87
Grace McCallum interviews Hayley AvRUSKIN, an experienced school counselor and co-founder, about shaping lives across generations and guiding students through education.
20 Jun 2025
From Kabul to the Classroom: Science Teacher Mujib Ahmadiy’s Inspiring Odyssey
Grace McCallum interviews Mujib Ahmadiy, a science teacher, who recounts his inspiring journey from Afghanistan to teaching in Canada, highlighting the profound impact of education.
30 May 2025
Fertility Education and Empowerment with Dr. Kaajal Abrol
Grace McCallum interviews Dr. Kaajal Abrol, a fertility specialist, about fertility education and empowerment, offering insights into reproductive health.
12 May 2025
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 but traditional. At age 38, while working full-time as a legal secretary, Lori-Ann took on the world’s best in elite cycling—often racing against competitors half her age. Her story is a powerful reminder that success isn’t defined by age, background or other...
11 Apr 2025
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 shaped him, the importance of being authentic and how raising young children has led him to discover more about himself. He also shares his admiration for the lasting friendships and connections made at Branksome Hall, as well as his love of a good ‘gian...
10 Mar 2025
Hockey Day with the Branksome Highlanders
Grace McCallum is joined by Branksome Hockey coach Jenna Kelly and three talented Grade 12 hockey players—Tara, Mackenzie and Jessie—at Toronto’s historic Mattamy Athletic Centre, just before the school’s much-anticipated annual Hockey Day. They unveil Branksome’s dynamic new Highlanders athletics logo and share their unique insights on what it’s like to play for Branksome’s hockey program. They dive into their favourite memories, reveal their pregame rituals and the secret to surviving those...
10 Feb 2025
Asking Lisa: Meeting the Voice of My Mornings, Dr. Lisa Damour
What better way to launch a podcast than by sitting down for a frank conversation with everyone’s favourite podcaster, Dr. Lisa Damour? The psychologist, bestselling author, educator and self-confessed TV binge-watcher has more than three decades of research, clinical practice and consulting experience on everything from the psychology of parenting to the 2024 Disney-Pixar film Inside Out 2, making her a trusted friend and advisor to school principals everywhere. Listen in as she helps us to ...
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