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Episode #12 Q&A with our daughters Cass & Lex Jan 19, 2022

Hey CAFS Crew, the last episode of the year is here!

In this podcast episode, I chat with our daughters Cass & Lex! This is a funny episode where we chat about the changes they have seen since I left the classroom, what they think I actually do for work and what they love about school.

It's...

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Episode #11 Forty Lessons in 40 Years Jan 19, 2022

Hey CAFS Crew!

This episode is a very special birthday episode of The Learning Network Podcast!

In "Forty Lessons in 40 Years" I go through just that, 40 lessons I have learnt throughout my 40 years on the planet. 

I want to warn you, I do get a little bit emotional which wasn't what I...

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Episode #10 The Final Countdown & How to Work Smarter in CAFS Jan 19, 2022

Hey CAFS Crew!

In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast we chat about what you can do to get your time and wellbeing back before the holidays. By prioritising in certain areas and getting those programmes, registers and classrooms ready, you can enjoy your well...

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Episode #9 Lessons from a CAFS Legend with Jennie O'Donoghue Jan 19, 2022

Hey CAFS Crew!

This is a very special episode of The Learning Network Podcast, one where I am joined by a CAFS legend, my beautiful teacher and friend Jennie O'Donoghue.
If you have met Jen before on your CAFS journey you would know that she always lights up the CAFS space with her big heart...

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Episode #8 Cheering You on from the CAFS Sideline Jan 19, 2022

Hey CAFS Crew!

In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, I talk about some of the amazing people who have made a huge impact on my CAFS passion and career! 

If you have been teaching CAFS for 12 months, 2 years, 20 years or anywhere in between, I want you to think about the...

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Episode #7 What Success Looks Like in CAFS Jan 19, 2022

Hey everyone!

In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, I unpack what success looks like in CAFS and what you can do to up your game in this course that we all love. I also share the 4 biggest challenges I believe CAFS teachers are having right now in their CAFS classroom and what you...

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Episode #6 Work less, Teach More Jan 19, 2022

Hey everyone!

This week's episode brings you some amazing teacher wellbeing gems with special guest Dan Jackson!

In this chat, Dan shares his thoughts on ways to improve teacher wellbeing and teaching practices, with proposed strategies for teachers, leaders and schools. 

Dan...

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Episode #5 Setting Your CAFS Students Up for Success Jan 19, 2022

Hey CAFS Crew!

This week's episode of The Learning Network Podcast brings you even more CAFS related gems with special guest Katrine Barnes!

Katrine is a beautiful CAFS teacher who has lots of experience in life, but was fairly late into education. Katrine is a PDHPE, CAFS and dance elective...

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Episode #4 Bring Your CAFS Classroom to Life Jan 19, 2022

Hey CAFS Crew!

This episode of The Learning Network Podcast unpacks what you can do to bring your CAFS classroom to life! From making connections with your students, to including them in examples and transforming your classroom. 

Honestly, I think we've become too fast paced. We...

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Episode #3 Transformative Wellbeing with Gabbie Stroud Jan 19, 2022

Hey CAFS Crew!

Join me in this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, as I chat with the amazing educator, Gabbie Stroud, about all things teacher wellbeing.

Gabbie is the best selling author of two books which focus on the ups and downs, twists and turns of...

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Episode #2 Foundations for Success Jan 19, 2022

In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, I get to share with you my foundations for building success in Community and Family Studies using all of my knowledge and experience and expertise in this course. I share my 5 strategies for success and what you can do to set your CAFS...

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Episode #1 Behind the why Jan 19, 2022

Hey CAFS Crew!

In the first episode of The Learning Network Podcast I chat about why I created a Podcast to support Community & Family Studies teachers across NSW and share a little bit about me, Kelly Bell your CAFS Coach & Mentor, and the professional learning The Learning Network...

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