Alex and Sophie are in conversation with Susan Glencross, an educational and developmental psychologist at Strathmore Kids, which is a private practice that she runs with her partner Lauren. Susan grew up in the rural area of Darwin and complet

SRF, developmental psychology and more with Susan Glencross

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Inclusive practice in early childhood education with Georgina Goddard

Jun 11th, 2024 35m 55s

Sophie and Crystal are in conversation with Georgina Goddard. Georgie is a teacher, Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader at Marong Kindergarten. Before becoming an early childhood teacher, Georgie worked within the disability field for

The Learning Wall: a new early childhood education planning format with Milly Ruff and Sophie Hay

May 20th, 2024 39m 9s

Sophie is on the other side of the microphone in this episode, as Crystal interviews Sophie and kindergarten teacher Milly Ruff about a style of planning and programming. This is an emergent planning style that Sophie developed and has since be

Assessment and rating in early childhood education with Alex, Crystal and Sophie

Apr 23rd, 2024 45m 35s

Alex, Crystal and Sophie discuss a hot topic in early childhood education - assessment and rating! They share Shine Bright EYM's proven process for supporting early childhood services through assessment and rating, which has led to amazing A&R

Mental health and wellbeing in early childhood education with Be You consultant Nicole Lees

Dec 14th, 2023 57m 43s

Alex and Sophie are in conversation with Nicole Lees. Nicole is a consultant for Be You with Early Childhood Australia. Nicole’s background includes educator and leadership roles, consultancy and research. She spent several years working in th

Every moment matters in early childhood education with Kathryn Foley

Nov 30th, 2023 45m 53s

Kathryn Foley is kindergarten teacher at Nyah West Kindergarten, where she has taught for 35 years. In this episode, Alex and Sophie speak with Kathryn about making every moment matter in early childhood, being brave in trying new things, what

Leadership and professionalism in early childhood education with Belinda Quinn

Nov 13th, 2023 47m 44s

In this episode Crystal and Alex speak to Shine Bright Maiden Gully Early Years Hub manager Belinda Quinn. This conversation covers Belinda's career journey, balancing the demands of leadership, the experience of establishing a brand new early

Wellbeing and arts-based reflective practice with Amelia Johnson

Oct 26th, 2023 37m 33s

In this episode, Crystal and Sophie are in conversation with Amelia Johnson. Amelia Johnson is a social worker, art therapist and PhD student. She is also a proud mother of 3 adult children, a daughter, sister, niece, aunty, friend and lover of

The Shine Bright Way with Alex, Crystal and Sophie

Oct 12th, 2023 30m 20s

In this episode, Alex, Crystal and Sophie explore their respective backgrounds in early childhood education, what this podcast series is all about, and explain The Shine Bright Way as an organisational philosophy. Are you an early childhood edu

Bush Kinder with Nicole Howie

Oct 12th, 2023 43m 49s

Have you ever thought about establishing a bush kinder program? In this episode, Alex and Sophie are in conversation with Nicole Howie. We explore what bush kinder looks like at Shine Bright Huntly Kindergarten, the incredible benefits and lear

Shine On Podcast Trailer

Jul 19th, 2023 2m 5s

In this podcast, we will capture a range of perspectives from practicing teachers and educators, leaders, academics, and innovative thinkers to engage, celebrate, and advocate for the Early Years sector. Drawing inspiration from our guiding phi

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