#175: From fostering an unhoused teen at just 22, to leading trauma-informed practice in schools. A conversation with Avril Waite.
About this episode
Avril Waite discusses her work in trauma-informed education and the integration of AI in schools.
Joining me is Avril Waite, a secondary science teacher from regional New South Wales who is leading the integration of artificial intelligence across her school, while also being a strong advocate for trauma-informed practice and student wellbeing. Avril also coordinates the New Marine Pathways program, helping create university access opportunities for students pursuing marine studies across New South Wales. She does so much, and at the heart of it all is a commitment to equity, opportunity,...
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