About this episode

Meg Durham interviews Adam Voigt about the importance of school culture and the daily interactions that shape it.

“Culture is shaped by the behaviours we encourage and the ones we tolerate.” – Adam Voigt In this episode, Meg chats with education leader and founder of Real Schools , Adam Voigt, for a practical and honest conversation about what school culture really is and how it’s created. Together, they explore the daily interactions, expectations and relationships that influence the way a school feels and functions. This is a grounded and hopeful conversation for educators and leaders who want to strengthen connection, trust and wellbeing in their school community. ---- Chapter Markers: 01:20 What school culture really means 06:45 Relationships as the first cultural indicator 12:10 The impact of COVID on engagement and respect 18:30 What has changed in schools over the last decade 23:40 Reflection as adjustment, not judgment 28:55 Positive reinforcement vs control-based models 35:20 Restorative Practice 2.0 41:10 Low-energy, high-return cultural shifts 47:00 The role of staff wellbeing 52:20 Final reflections ---- Deliberate Actions: Notice the everyday interactions as you walk through your school. These moments reveal the true culture more than any document or policy. Acknowledge positive…

People in this episode

Host: Meg Durham

Guest: Adam Voigt

Topics covered

• school culture
• daily interactions
• relationships
• educational leadership
• wellbeing
• trust

Keywords

• school culture
• behaviours
• relationships
• COVID impact
• positive reinforcement
• staff wellbeing
• restorative practice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Real Schools

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