Episodes

  • Vacilando Episode 8 - Luke Ritchie
    Jun 18 2025

    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.

    Luke is sculpting an amazing school, St Andrew's School Walkerville, and in this episode, we talk balance, legacy, and sacrifice.

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    29 mins
  • Vacilando Episode 7 - Jess Chesterfield
    May 28 2025

    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.

    Are you one of the thousands of leaders who loved meeting Jess Chesterfield in her first episode? Jess is a multi-award winning educator and leader of ⁠Yarranlea Primary School.

    In this episode, we see the incredible growth of Jess as a leader and person as she navigates one of the most extraordinary first terms as a principal you could imagine.

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    45 mins
  • Vacilando Episode 6 - Dr Paul Kidson
    May 14 2025

    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.

    We meet again with Dr Paul Kidson who takes us through the Australian Principal Health and Wellbeing Report, and we talk politics and the breakdown of civil relationships in societies.

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    44 mins
  • Vacilando Episode 5 - Term 1 Reflections
    May 2 2025

    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.


    In this episode, I share my reflections from term 1, and look forward to the episodes we have in store for term 2.

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    11 mins
  • Vacilando Episode 4 - Julie Sampson
    Apr 18 2025

    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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    37 mins
  • Vacilando Episode 3 - Jess Chesterfield
    Mar 27 2025

    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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    34 mins
  • Vacilando Episode 2 - Luke Ritchie
    Mar 27 2025

    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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    41 mins
  • Vacilando Episode 1 - Dr Paul Kidson
    Mar 12 2025

    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.

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    31 mins