The Well-being Classroom

12/09/2025

Welcome to the podcast! Today, I’m joined by Imanat Ali, an experienced EFL lecturer with a career spanning since 2010. Beyond his work as a course coordinator and trainer, Imanat is dedicated to philanthropy, serving as the president of an educational organization, and the founder of a non-profit...

31/08/2025

Welcome to the podcast! Today, I’m incredibly excited to be joined by John Woodberry, the founder of Red Dragon Education, an organization dedicated to helping international schools by addressing critical areas like teacher training, recruitment, and leadership development. With over 25 years of e...

16/08/2025

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Rachel Lu, a visionary in game and experience design. Rachel creates immersive programs that engage participants in creative problem-solving, storytelling, and strategic thinking. With her expertise, she equips students and educators with tools to foster engagement, ...

12/07/2025

Welcome back to The Well-being Classroom for Part 2 of our vital conversation with Alyssa Temple. Last time, Alyssa shared profound understanding of the subtle yet significant impact of affluent neglect on student well-being. With her extensive background in supporting young people and training prac...

05/07/2025

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Alyssa Temple. With over 20 years of experience, first as a Specialist Harm Reduction Youth Worker and later as a Counsellor, Alyssa has trained hundreds of practitioners on tricky issues like mental health, safeguarding, and peer-on-peer abuse. She currently works i...

30/06/2025

I'm bringing back an impactful episode from my podcast archives! Tune back into Episode 3 featuring the insightful George Cowie.

George, Director of Learning Support Asia, has dedicated his career to championing access and inclusion for disadvantaged learners. With published research on autism and dyslexia, his expertise is invaluable. In this episode, he shares incredibly practical tips for effectively working with our most vulnerable children, those with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).

This conversation offers essential guidance for educators, parents, and anyone committed to fostering inclusive learning environments.

Don't miss this opportunity to revisit (or discover for the first time!) George's wisdom.

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Podcast Episode · The Well-being Classroom · 24/04/2025 · 41m

27/06/2025

Today, we welcome Gareth Steed, an experienced educator and passionate advocate for inclusive learning. He currently leads the counseling department at an international school. We'll discuss how to truly support student well-being by moving beyond debunked VARK styles to key research-based strategie...

20/06/2025

In episode 7 we're joined by Sania Green-Reynolds, a visionary educator, bestselling author, and the founder of Lit Education & Publishing and the AI-Powered Literacy Collective. With her deep commitment to blending innovation with culturally responsive practices, Sania champions AI-integrated,...

20/06/2025

We're bringing back a gem from our archives! Tune in (or re-listen!) to our conversation with Vice Principal Dr. Mary Pilant. She offers invaluable insights into how she and her leadership team are deeply committed to fostering staff well-being within her distinctive school environment. Discover practical approaches to supportive leadership and creating a positive workplace culture.

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