“education degrees received just 1,935 first preferences this year, a 19.24% decline compared with 2023 and the lowest rate since at least 2016, when public records became available” theguardian.com/australia-news…

In my ideal world, the role of mentoring a practicum placement should be highly regarded, resourced, supported and part of ongoing relationship throughout the degree. #ACELNC23

Leadership is hard. Nobody said it would be easy. 🔺When people talk about you, keep leading. 🔹When people compliment you, keep leading. 🔺When your hard work goes unnoticed, keep leading. Why? Because we are in the kid business. Kids are the reason schools exist. It isn’t

I’ve been relieving deputy principal for 2 weeks and one sentence that sums up the experience so far is: Every day I do a lot of things but I also get nothing done. I am loving the experience.

A great morning so far at the Informa Connect #AIinEd conference. #aussieED

Attending an important professional learning forum hosted by @MelbCathSchools & Catholic Network Australia this morning. Great discussion around AI and how to keep our students safe. #cybersafety #AIineducation

The Learning Pyramid youtube.com/shorts/bh7jRjy… via YouTube

Looking forward to the next two days exploring #AIinEducation Four Seasons Hotels #sydney #AI

Grateful for a fulfilling first year as Deputy Principal at John Paul College - a journey of growth and collaboration. #AussieED #educationalleadership linkedin.com/posts/mokrok_g…

Had the privilege of attending an enlightening morning with Adam Grant. Adam’s wisdom resonated deeply, emphasising the importance of receiving input to grow, turning critics into coaches, and reframing feedback as seeking advice. #GrowthFacultyLive #adamgrant Holly Ransom

Soul replenishing to be back at live theatre today at La Mama Theatre. #dramateacher #education #livetheatre #lamama

Day 3 & 4 of the Melbourne Archdiocese Pathway to Principalship were rewarding. We were challenged to 🤝 Know our people 🎭 Embrace our weird 💪 Be 10% braver 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Remember we work with humans 👂 Be loud listeners 🗣️ Think about our 1st 7 words 🎯 Always remember our why.

Great start to EDUtech Australia with a thought provoking keynote from Salman Khan. #edutechau John Paul College #mcec

It has been a wonderful 2 days at the #VCSSDPA2024 annual conference. Great to network with fellow deputy principals and hear from some inspiring speakers. #aussieED

Wonderful day with Simon Breakspear PhD and Tom Sherrington taking us through #growthculture24. Teaching Sprints Professional Learning Walkthrus

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Happy New Year to all! For those that have moved away from X, check our my other socials: bsky.app/profile/mokrok… linkedin.com/in/mokrok/ youtube.com/@MichaelOKeeff…

Being the first to arrive and the last to leave doesn’t make someone a leader.

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