S1 E23: On Our Plan for NSW Public Education featuring Murat Dizdar

For the Season 1 finale of the Teach NSW Podcast, we are joined on the couch by a very special guest, Murat Dizdar, Secretary of the NSW Department of Education.In this episode, we explore Murat’s 27-year education journey, from pre-service teacher and classroom teacher to school principal and his current executive role. We also recognise his other significant titles, including reigning egg and spoon race champion at Summer Hill Public School.We’ll uncover the early years, from Murat’s favourite subjects at school and the teachers who inspired him, to his ‘greatest mistake’ when deciding on his career path and key lessons as an early career teacher.You’ll hear about how Murat’s extensive experience in various roles within the school gates and beyond has shaped his passion for public education. It’s also what drives him to ensure that the department’s programs and initiatives are teacher and school-centric and focused on the end goal of making sure all learners leave school with a rich education passport.Tune in as we discuss the initiatives Murat is proud to have implemented in schools, key pillars of Our Plan for NSW Public Education, with a spotlight on equity, diversity and strengthening the status of the teaching profession, as well as what’s next for 2025.We hope you enjoy this special final episode and we would like to thank all of our listeners for tuning in. We look forward to bringing you more exciting episodes in 2025. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today.Connect with usIf you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released.Resources and useful links: Teach NSW – become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you. Our Plan for NSW Public Education –  our plan is built on the power of public education to provide opportunities for all and transform lives through learning.