Episode 15 Principal Team

About this episode

In this episode, Sunny interviews Assistant Principal Deb Kirk and Principal Steven Bourbon about the importance of relationships and adaptability in education for graduate teachers.

In this bonus episode of Pedagogy to Practice Sunny sits down with Assistant Principal Deb Kirk and Principal Steven Bourbon who share insights for graduate teachers. Steve highlights the importance of building relationships for learning and fostering curiosity and inquiry among students. He also reflects on his experiences in both primary and secondary education, noting the unique strengths and challenges of each setting. Deb shares her journey as an assistant principal, reflecting on the value of relationships in education, and the role of graduates in bringing innovation and energy to schools. Deb also highlights the strategic and supportive nature of her role, aiming to foster a collaborative and vibrant school community. The conversation underscores the value of adaptability, continuous learning, and the supportive role of school communities in nurturing new teachers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Sunny

Guests: Deb Kirk, Steven Bourbon

Topics covered

• education
• relationships in education
• graduate teachers
• school community
• adaptability
• continuous learning

Keywords

• education
• graduate teachers
• relationships
• school community
• curiosity
• inquiry
• adaptability

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Organizations: Pedagogy to Practice

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