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Game Changers

by Dr Phil Cummins

Welcome to the Game Changers podcast. I'm your host, Professor Phil Cummins.The Game Changers podcast aims not only to put a spotlight on the innovative ideas shaping the landscape of 21st century schooling, but to enter into a deep dialogue with those brave pioneers, the true game changers in education. These individuals, these leaders in education, don’t wait for permission. They are courageous enough to make real change in their learning communities as they foster the growth of each young person in their care and equip them with the necessary character, confidence, and competencies to flourish in a new world environment. These are their stories.The Game Changers podcast is produced by Orbital Productions, supported by a School for tomorrow.(www.aschoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE – The Centre for Innovation, Research, Creativity and Leadership in Education (www.circle.education). The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Play, and App

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  1. Series 18 Episode 220 Sanele Majola (Part 1): I See You

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 220 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Sanele Majola . Sanele Majola is a visionary educator and leader dedicated to...

  2. Series 18 Episode 219 Michaela Epstein (Part 3): Working For The Profession

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 219 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Michaela Epstein. Michaela is a highly experienced mathematics educator, who…

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  3. Series 18 Episode 219 Michaela Epstein (Part 2): Working In The Classroom

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 219 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Michaela Epstein. Michaela is a highly experienced mathematics educator, who…

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  4. Series 18 Episode 219 Michaela Epstein (Part 1): Working On Yourself

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 219 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Michaela Epstein. Michaela is a highly experienced mathematics educator, who…

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  5. Series 18 Episode 218 David Atkinson & Mark Sturgeon (Part 3): Relationships

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 218 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with David Atkinson & Mark Sturgeon. David has been Headteacher of Dr Challoner’s...

  6. Series 18 Episode 218 David Atkinson & Mark Sturgeon (Part 2): Character

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 218 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with David Atkinson & Mark Sturgeon. David has been Headteacher of Dr Challoner’s...

  7. Series 18 Episode 218 David Atkinson & Mark Sturgeon (Part 1): Leadership

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 218 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with David Atkinson & Mark Sturgeon. David has been Headteacher of Dr Challoner’s...

  8. Series 18 Episode 217 Gerard Martin (Part 3): Worthwhile And Well-Lived

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 217 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Gerard Martin. Gerard Martin is about to embark on his first year as Lead...

  9. Series 18 Episode 217 Gerard Martin (Part 2): A Life Of Purpose

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 217 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Gerard Martin. Gerard Martin is about to embark on his first year as Lead...

  10. Series 18 Episode 217 Gerard Martin (Part 1): The Pathway To Excellence

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 217 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Gerard Martin. Gerard Martin is about to embark on his first year as Lead...

  11. Series 18 Episode 216 Emily FitzSimons (Part 3): Learning

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 216 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Emily FitzSimons Emily is an experienced educational leader and is currently…

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  12. Series 18 Episode 216 Emily FitzSimons (Part 2): Wellbeing

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 216 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Emily FitzSimons Emily is an experienced educational leader and is currently…

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  13. Series 18 Episode 216 Emily FitzSimons (Part 1): Community

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 216 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Emily FitzSimons Emily is an experienced educational leader and is currently…

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  14. Series 18 Episode 215 Amanda J. Pooley (Part 3): Scale

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 215 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Amanda J. Pooley. Amanda Pooley is a child and adolescent psychologist,...

  15. Series 18 Episode 215 Amanda J. Pooley (Part 2): Inquiry

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 215 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Amanda J. Pooley. Amanda Pooley is a child and adolescent psychologist,...

  16. Series 18 Episode 215 Amanda J. Pooley (Part 1): Adventure

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 215 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Amanda J. Pooley. Amanda Pooley is a child and adolescent psychologist,...

  17. Series 18 Episode 214 Associate Professor Tom Brunzell (Part 3): Feeling?

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 214 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Associate Professor Tom Brunzell . Associate Professor Tom Brunzell (PhD) is…

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  18. Series 18 Episode 214 Associate Professor Tom Brunzell (Part 2): Fairness?

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 214 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Associate Professor Tom Brunzell . Associate Professor Tom Brunzell (PhD) is…

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  19. Series 18 Episode 214 Associate Professor Tom Brunzell (Part 1): Firmness?

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 214 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Associate Professor Tom Brunzell . Associate Professor Tom Brunzell (PhD) is…

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  20. Series 18 Episode 213 Dr Fiona Longmuir (Part 3): Make a Difference

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 213 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Fiona Longmuir. Fiona Longmuir (PhD) is a Senior Lecturer in Educational...

  21. Series 18 Episode 213 Dr Fiona Longmuir (Part 2): Thinking Differently

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 213 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Fiona Longmuir. Fiona Longmuir (PhD) is a Senior Lecturer in Educational...

  22. Series 18 Episode 213 Dr Fiona Longmuir (Part 1): Doing Differently

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 213 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Fiona Longmuir. Fiona Longmuir (PhD) is a Senior Lecturer in Educational...

  23. Series 18 Episode 212 Dr Paul Kidson (Part 3): Find Yourself

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 212 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Paul Kidson. Dr Paul Kidson is an Associate Professor in Educational...

  24. Series 18 Episode 212 Dr Paul Kidson (Part 2): Find Your Pace

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 212 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Paul Kidson. Dr Paul Kidson is an Associate Professor in Educational...

  25. Series 18 Episode 212 Dr Paul Kidson (Part 1): Find Your Place

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 212 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Paul Kidson. Dr Paul Kidson is an Associate Professor in Educational...

  26. Series 18 Episode 211 Dr Selena Fisk (Part 3): A Choice to Make

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 211 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr. Selena Fisk! Dr. Selena Fisk is a data storyteller dedicated to helping...

  27. Series 18 Episode 211 Dr Selena Fisk (Part 2): A Goal to Improve

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 211 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr. Selena Fisk! Dr. Selena Fisk is a data storyteller dedicated to helping...

  28. Series 18 Episode 211 Dr Selena Fisk (Part 1): A Story of Progress

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 211 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr. Selena Fisk! Dr. Selena Fisk is a data storyteller dedicated to helping...

  29. Series 18 Episode 210 Ross Featherston & Dr Ray Swann (Part 3): Sacred and Profane

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 210 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Ross Featherston & Dr Ray Swann! Ross Featherston, BA, Dip Ed, M Ed, was appointed…

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  30. Series 18 Episode 210 Ross Featherston & Dr Ray Swann (Part 2): Clear and Supportive

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 210 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Ross Featherston & Dr Ray Swann! Ross Featherston, BA, Dip Ed, M Ed, was appointed…

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  31. Series 18 Episode 210 Ross Featherston & Dr Ray Swann (Part 1): Intentional and Foundational

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 210 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Ross Featherston & Ray Swann! Ross Featherston, BA, Dip Ed, M Ed, was appointed eighth...

  32. Series 18 Episode 209 Melissa Kennedy (Part 3): Sustain

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 209 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Melissa Kennedy! Melissa is the Head of English at Edmund Rice College in Wollongong…

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  33. Series 18 Episode 209 Melissa Kennedy (Part 2): Challenge

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 209 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Melissa Kennedy! Melissa is the Head of English at Edmund Rice College in Wollongong…

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  34. Series 18 Episode 209 Melissa Kennedy (Part 1): Question

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 209 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Melissa Kennedy! Melissa is the Head of English at Edmund Rice College in Wollongong…

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  35. Series 18 Episode 208 Marek Kowalkiewicz (Part 3): Insight

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 208 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Marek Kowalkiewicz! Marek Kowalkiewicz is Professor and Chair in Digital Economy at QUT...

  36. Series 18 Episode 208 Marek Kowalkiewicz (Part 2): Node

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 208 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Marek Kowalkiewicz! Marek Kowalkiewicz is Professor and Chair in Digital Economy at QUT...

  37. Series 18 Episode 208 Marek Kowalkiewicz (Part 1): Pronoia

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 208 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Marek Kowalkiewicz! Marek Kowalkiewicz is Professor and Chair in Digital Economy at QUT...

  38. Series 18 Episode 207 Thea Stinear (Part 3): Take Care of Business

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 207 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Thea Stinear! As CEO of CoolPlus and former CEO of Cool.org, Thea Stinear brings…

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  39. Series 18 Episode 207 Thea Stinear (Part 2): Hope and Act

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 207 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Thea Stinear! As CEO of CoolPlus and former CEO of Cool.org, Thea Stinear brings…

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  40. Series 18 Episode 207 Thea Stinear (Part 1): Be Yourself Every Day

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 207 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Thea Stinear! As CEO of CoolPlus and former CEO of Cool.org, Thea Stinear brings…

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  41. Series 18 Episode 206 Dr Michael Stepniak (Part 3): Christmas and Community

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 206 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Michael Stepniak for a holiday special! Dr Michael Stepniak is an Australian scholar,...

  42. Series 18 Episode 206 Dr Michael Stepniak (Part 2): A Great Adventure

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 206 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Michael Stepniak! Dr Michael Stepniak is an Australian scholar, musician, and…

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  43. Series 18 Episode 206 Dr Michael Stepniak (Part 1): Not Quite At The Centre

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 206 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Michael Stepniak! Dr Michael Stepniak is an Australian scholar, musician, and…

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  44. Series 18 Episode 205 Dr Donnie Adams (Part 3): Passionate Resilience

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 205 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Donnie Adams! Dr Donnie Adams is based at the Faculty of Education, University of...

  45. Series 18 Episode 205 Dr Donnie Adams (Part 2): Precious Impact

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 205 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Donnie Adams! Dr Donnie Adams is based at the Faculty of Education, University of...

  46. Series 18 Episode 205 Dr Donnie Adams (Part 1): Purposeful Legacy

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 205 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Donnie Adams! Dr Donnie Adams is based at the Faculty of Education, University of...

  47. Series 18 Episode 204 Dr Ellen Heyting (Part 3): Putting Research Into Practice

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 204 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Ellen Heyting! Ellen is a passionate and experienced educator, researcher, and...

  48. Series 18 Episode 204 Dr Ellen Heyting (Part 2): Seeing Impact

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 204 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Ellen Heyting! Ellen is a passionate and experienced educator, researcher, and...

  49. Series 18 Episode 204 Dr Ellen Heyting (Part 1): Social Purpose

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 204 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Ellen Heyting! Ellen is a passionate and experienced educator, researcher, and...

  50. Series 18 Episode 203 Dr Adam Fraser (Part 3): Make It Real

    The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 203 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Adam Fraser! Dr Adam Fraser has a PhD in Biomedical Science and is the author of the...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the Game Changers podcast. I'm your host, Professor Phil Cummins.The Game Changers podcast aims not only to put a spotlight on the innovative ideas shaping the landscape of 21st century schooling, but to enter into a deep dialogue with those brave pioneers, the true game changers in education. These individuals, these leaders in education, don’t wait for permission. They are courageous enough to make real change in their learning communities as they foster the growth of each young person in their care and equip them with the necessary character, confidence, and competencies to flourish in a new world environment. These are their stories.The Game Changers podcast is produced by Orbital Productions, supported by a School for tomorrow.(www.aschoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE – The Centre for Innovation, Research, Creativity and Leadership in Education (www.circle.education). The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Play, and App

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