The Educator’s Voice — Learning Spaces, Belonging & Wellbeing with Deb O’Riley

In this episode of Bold Women Collective Backstory, host Jolene Levin sits down with Deb O’Riley, Education Consultant and International Director for Learning Environments Australasia, for a powerful conversation about how learning environments shape belonging, wellbeing, and possibility.With 35 years of experience spanning classroom teaching, principalship, and school-design leadership, Deb shares how her journey from Adelaide to international consultant shaped her philosophy of student-centered learning. Together they explore why relationships, care, and intentional space design play a critical role in how students experience school.What you’ll learn:How bringing the educator’s voice into school design transforms learning environmentsWhy relationships and knowing every child deeply matterHow flexible, agile spaces and indoor–outdoor flow support all learnersThe connection between physical space, wellbeing, and student engagementThe legacy of creating safe, curious, connected places for kidsIf you’re a teacher, school leader, or education professional interested in innovative learning environments and student wellbeing, this episode offers practical insight and inspiration for designing spaces that truly serve learners.Follow Bold Women Collective on Spotify for weekly conversations amplifying women shaping the future of education.