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Welcome to The Well-being Classroom, where we explore practical solutions for fostering well-being in schools, featuring insights from educators and experts in the field, designed to empower you with actionable strategies

08/06/2026

How is the process of IB accreditation already being transformed into a genuine service that drives active growth and future-ready school communities?

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Ildiko Murray, an experienced Head of School in China with over 25 years of international educational leadership. Following her doctoral studies, she was engaged by the IB as a Subject Matter Expert to help create and develop some of the training protocols and practices that are actively reshaping how schools undergo accreditation around the globe today.

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the world of school accreditation. We dive into why context must always be king, how schools are shifting from a mindset of "dramaturgical compliance" to authentic self-reflection, and how we must look to the future by leveraging strategic leadership, AI, and global citizenship to proactively guide our schools forward... and much more!

Welcome to The Well-being Classroom.

How is the process of IB accreditation already being transformed into a genuine service that drives active growth and fu...
08/06/2026

How is the process of IB accreditation already being transformed into a genuine service that drives active growth and future-ready school communities?

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Ildiko Murray, a seasoned Head of School in China with over 25 years of international leadership experience. Drawing on her doctoral research, Dr. Murray was engaged by the IB as a Subject Matter Expert to help design the very protocols modernizing global school accreditation today.

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on:

* Why local school context must always be king.
* Moving from "dramaturgical compliance" to authentic self-reflection.
* Leveraging strategic leadership, AI, and global citizenship to future-proof our schools... and so much more!

Welcome to The Well-being Classroom.


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Across two powerful episodes of The Well-Being Classroom—Episode 13 with International Math Consultant Divesh Bathija an...
02/06/2026

Across two powerful episodes of The Well-Being Classroom—Episode 13 with International Math Consultant Divesh Bathija and Episode 22 with Metacognition Expert Liz Keable—we explore what truly matters in learning. Both conversations challenge surface-level success and highlight that real learning lies in the depth and quality of students’ thinking, not just what is visible on the page.



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Why is it that even the most brilliant educational initiatives often fail to take root in our schools?In this follow-up ...
01/06/2026

Why is it that even the most brilliant educational initiatives often fail to take root in our schools?

In this follow-up to the popular podcast- ‘What is the Root of Resistance’, Becca Silver returns to break down the Levels of Engagement Continuum. We examine the "invisible line" between mere buy-in and true ownership, exploring why sustainability only happens when teachers have a meaningful seat at the table. We also discuss how to stop "shoulding" on your staff to foster a high-trust partnership culture, and much more! Don’t forget to order her new book: The Resistance Solution (link below)

Welcome back to The Well-being Classroom.

Link to Becca Silvers new book, The Resistance Solution: amzn.to/4tWELQC.

Here is more information, if you would like to get in touch with Becca:

Coaching the Whole Educator Podcast
LinkedIn
The Resistance Playbook



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01/06/2026

Why is it that even the most brilliant educational initiatives often fail to take root in our schools?

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome back Becca Silver. At the time of releasing this episode, Becca’s new book- The Resistance Solution has been released, please see the link in the description. In our previous episode, we diagnosed the source of resistance; today, we’re focussing on the concept of ‘buy-in’

We’ll be diving deep into Becca’s new framework to understand why shifting from "compliance" to "ownership" is the key to sustainable transformation. We’ll also explore why the word "should" is a red flag for leaders and how to move past a culture of permission-seeking—and much more!

Welcome back to The Well-being Classroom.

Link to Becca Silvers new book- amzn.to/4tWELQC.

Here is more information, if you would like to get in touch with Becca:
Website
Coaching the Whole Educator Podcast
LinkedIn
The Resistance Playbook

28/05/2026

Why are games such a powerful tool for student well-being?

In this episode of The Well-being Classroom, I was thrilled to welcome Rachel Lu, a visionary in game and experience design.

We dive into how immersive storytelling and strategic play can foster engagement, collaboration, dynamic learning environments, and much more!



Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-well-being-classroom/id1810586409?i=1000722199541

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How can the high-pressure world of FIFA officiating help us redefine leadership, empathy, and belonging within our schoo...
25/05/2026

How can the high-pressure world of FIFA officiating help us redefine leadership, empathy, and belonging within our school communities?

Today, I’m joined by Kevin Stoltenkamp, the Head of Referees for the Oceania Football Confederation. Beyond his work leading officiating across 11 member countries, Kevin is a deeply experienced educator who understands the powerful parallels between managing a global sports organization and nurturing a positive school environment.

We dive into the human side of leadership, with a major focus on overcoming the "imposter syndrome" that can strike even the most elite professionals. We explore the vital role of capacity building in diverse regions, the importance of culturally responsive mentoring, how to build "ownership" in your team, and much more!

Welcome to The Well-being Classroom.



Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-well-being-classroom/id1810586409?i=1000769470782

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25/05/2026

How can the high-pressure world of FIFA officiating help us redefine leadership, empathy, and belonging within our school communities? Today, I am joined by Kevin Stoltenkamp, the Head of Referees for the Oceania Football Confederation. Since 2016, Kevin has led officiating across 13 member countrie...

How can school leaders bridge the gap between high-level research and the daily reality of the classroom to drive sustai...
21/05/2026

How can school leaders bridge the gap between high-level research and the daily reality of the classroom to drive sustainable improvement?

In this classic episode, I’m joined by Chad Ransom, PhD, co-founder of Compass Edvantage. Chad has consulted with over 150 school districts globally, helping schools transition from underperforming to achieving National Blue Ribbon recognition.

We dive into the Adult MTSS framework for professional learning, the power of collective efficacy in PLCs, how to ensure real practices travel further than just initiative names, and much more…


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How can we equip students not just to adapt to a changing world, but to purposefully design the future they want to live...
18/05/2026

How can we equip students not just to adapt to a changing world, but to purposefully design the future they want to live in?

Today, I’m joined by George Greskovitz, a dedicated educational innovator with over 15 years of experience. George is currently pioneering Laikan, an AI-powered navigation application designed to make high-quality, personalized career orientation and academic advising accessible to students everywhere.

We dive into the intersection of technology and student agency, exploring the shift from static career matching to "lifelong navigation," the importance of rigorous AI guardrails, maintaining a "human-in-the-loop" for safety, and much more!

Welcome to The Well-being Classroom.

This episode kicks off a special limited series exploring the role of AI in education and its impact on school-wide well-being.



Find out more about George…

- www.laikan.app
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/laikan/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-greskovits

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-well-being-classroom/id1810586409?i=1000768388585

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