In this episode, Chris and Rob explore the multifaceted role of a school coordinator, focusing on Chris's experiences as a Leader of Wellbeing (aka a Year Advisor). Chris shares insights into his responsibilities, challenges, and rewards, including:
- Student wellbeing: How the role of Year Advisor supports students' mental health, academic success, and overall well-being.
- Building relationships: The importance of fostering strong connections with students, parents, and teachers.
- Time management and organization: The challenges of balancing a heavy workload and managing multiple responsibilities or projects.
- Professional development: His dedication to ongoing learning and growth as an educator. With tips on how to build, and appreciate, your professional support network, as well as the vital role of mentors. What is involved with the High Accomplished teaching accreditation.
Christopher Kalodikis and Robert Naumoski have over 20 years of teaching experience. Chris teaches Computing and is the founder of Maximum Education. Rob teaches Mathematics and is the founder of The Coaching College and owner of Ultimate Defence Academy.
Topics covered
- The Role of a Year Advisor: A deep dive into the responsibilities and challenges of a year advisor, particularly during the high-stress period of year 12 trials and HSC preparation.
- Navigating the HSC: Insights into the HSC exam process, including the significance of your Trials and the revision period.
- Computing Education and Career Pathways: Exploring the new computing subjects, their relevance in the job market, and potential career paths, and writing the new textbook.
- Balancing Work and Life: Insights into time management, networking, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance for educators.
Links
- Get the Enterprise Computing Year 11 textbook: https://www.fivesenseseducation.com.au/enterprise-computing-year-11-course-9780980874969
- Chris's online resources for computing subjects: https://www.maximumeducation.com.au/
- https://www.aitsl.edu.au/research/spotlights/wellbeing-in-australian-schools
- https://www.aitsl.edu.au/standards/highly-accomplished
- https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/teacher-accreditation/halt-accreditation
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