#21 Michael John Smith - Head of Lime House School

About this episode

Ruth Benny interviews Michael John Smith about his career in education and the challenges of parenting teenagers.

Ruth Benny, host of the Destination Education UK podcast, speaks with Michael John Smith, Head of Limehouse School, about his wide-ranging career in education, the modern challenges of parenting teenagers, and the unique environment of his boarding school in Cumbria, North England. Michael John Smith, who transitioned from a PE teacher to a behavioral psychologist and served internationally as an Ofsted inspector and principal in the Middle East, Oxford, and Thailand, before returning to lead Limehouse School. Has a wealth of experience and knowledge that is bound to educate and inspire you! 💡 Why Listen: A Career Defined by Change The School, Technology, and Learning Global Community and Staffing Perspectives on Education Advice for Parents Can't wait for you to plug into this conversation, so grab a cup of tea☕️ and enjoy the episode! For more resources related to today’s episode and others, visit www.topschoolsadmissions.com Enjoy the episode for expert advice to guide your school selection journey. Visit www.topschoolsadmissions.com for more on Tudor Hall, and to enquire via our exclusive link. Start exploring top UK schools today! 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:11…

People in this episode

Host: Ruth Benny

Guest: Michael John Smith

Topics covered

• education
• parenting teenagers
• boarding school
• career in education
• technology in learning
• global education perspectives

Keywords

• education
• parenting
• boarding school
• teenagers
• technology
• global education
• staffing challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lime House School, Ofsted

Places: Cumbria, North England, Middle East, Oxford, Thailand

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