Vacilando is a 12-month journey exploring the lives of three principals, who we meet once each term, uncovering the reflections, resilience, and essence of principalship in 2025.Join us as we meet our next Principal, Julie Sampson, who is an experienced leader and Principal of Tyndale Christian School - Strathalbyn.In this episode, we speak to Julie about the transitions of her career that has brought her to the role.
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Vacilando Episode 3 - Jess Chesterfield
Vacilando is a 12-month journey exploring the lives of three principals, who we meet once each term, uncovering the reflections, resilience, and essence of principalship in 2025.Join us as we meet our next Principal, Jess Chesterfield, who is a multi-award winning educator and leader of Yarranlea Primary School. In this episode, we speak to Jess about how she came to buck the traditional hierarchies to become a Principal, getting deep connection with a community, and maintaining your identity as an educator as a leader.
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Vacilando Episode 2 - Luke Ritchie
Vacilando is a 12-month journey exploring the lives of three principals, who we meet once each term, uncovering the reflections, resilience, and essence of principalship in 2025.Join us as we meet our first Principal, Luke Ritchie, who is leading the adventures of St Andrew's School. In this episode, we speak to Luke about the role of history in school leadership, self-care, and looking at growth of people and a community.
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Vacilando Episode 1 - Dr Paul Kidson
Vacilando is a 12-month journey exploring the lives of three principals, who we meet once each term, uncovering the reflections, resilience, and essence of principalship in 2025.Join us as we pack our bags and get started on our journey with our experienced guide, Dr Paul Kidson.In this episode, we speak to Paul about authentic care, balancing privilege and isolation, first impressions, purpose, and leadership that is relational, not just operational.
Vacilando is a Purpose Topography Project podcast where we journey deeply with school principals to get to know the reflections, resilience and essence of Principalship in 2025.