EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 47 MIN
#6 – Brenda Yuen: Slowing Down to Drive Meaningful Change
from House Captains · host ESF
Early Years teacher Brenda Yuen is a champion of change. She is excited by the transformation reshaping education and the possibilities it brings. But she also recognises a simple truth: there are only so many hours in a school day, and the life of a teacher is already full.In this episode, the Primary Years Programme Coordinator at ESF Hillside International Kindergarten reflects on leading through fast-paced change - and why there is strength in knowing when to slow down.She defines slowing down as thinking with intention: creating the time and space to focus on what will make the biggest difference for students, and what may need to change - or even stop - to make that possible.With warmth and clarity, she returns to what works in early years education: play-based learning, strong relationships, and the development of self-regulation and social-emotional skills. In a profession that never stands still, Brenda highlights the shared values and trusting culture that allow both children and staff to thrive.
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Early Years teacher Brenda Yuen is a champion of change. She is excited by the transformation reshaping education and the possibilities it brings. But she also recognises a simple truth: there are only so many hours in a school day, and the life of a teacher is already full.In this episode, the Primary Years Programme Coordinator at ESF Hillside International Kindergarten reflects on leading through fast-paced change - and why there is strength in knowing when to slow down.She defines slowing down as thinking with intention: creating the time and space to focus on what will make the biggest difference for students, and what may need to change - or even stop - to make that possible.With warmth and clarity, she returns to what works in early years education: play-based learning, strong relationships, and the development of self-regulation and social-emotional skills. In a profession that never stands still, Brenda highlights the shared values and trusting culture that allow both children and staff to thrive.
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