Teaching Through Heart and Purpose: Nick Dodd's Story

from Real Schools of Thought with Adam Voigt · host Adam Voigt

In this episode of Real Schools of Thought, we sit down with Nick Dodd, the principal of Clarence High School, to explore his impactful leadership journey. Under Nick's guidance, the school has seen remarkable improvements in student engagement, attendance, and performance. Notably, suspension rates have dropped by 50% in just the first year, and the school achieved its best NAPLAN results ever. Nick shares his insights on the importance of community involvement and innovative teaching methods. He also discusses the role of technology in modern education and the impact of personalised learning on student success. Looking ahead, Nick outlines his future goals for further academic excellence at Clarence High.Interested in our work?Learn more about Real Schools here.Attend one of our upcoming workshops in-person or online? Register here.Check out our Student Behaviour PhD.Enquire about Adam Voigt's speaking engagements here.Get your copy of Adam's book Restoring Teaching here (It's FREE for all teachers in Australia)

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