Welcome to Now Town. It’s where we meet a group of Principals from the Barossa and Regions Lutheran Education (BARLE) Hub. Hear about their move from self-proclaimed dysfunction, to a thriving network hub.

Promotional Episode - Out today

Episode 1: The Retreat - Out Wednesday Jan 28th

Episode 2: The Summit - Out Wednesday Fen 4th

In this literary exploration, Paul and I talk film, theatre, music, and books in what is a fascinating look at humanity and humility.

If you want to see the list that I'm referring to, check it out here: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/radionational/countdown/top100books

I look forward to bringing you the final conversations throughout term four!

Vacilando is a 12-month walk alongside three exceptional Principals. In this episode, we're sprinting a marathon, with Jess facing what might be described as her second cyclone of the year. Imagine having 50% of your teaching staff unavailable unexpectedly, what would you do? How would you react?

Walk alongside Jess as she sprints her marathon.

Check out the other episodes of Vacilando and Dear Stardust where you get your podcasts.

Vacilando is a 12-month walk alongside three exceptional Principals. In this episode, we take our first steps into term 3. Term 3, to the educator, can conjure up some very big feelings, and we are very lucky to hear how Luke manages the back and forth of strategic long-term views alongside the day-to-day in this complex time.

At the end of this episode is a preview of Dear Stardust, so please have a listen and search for Dear Stardust where you get your podcasts.

In this double bonus episode of Vacilando, you'll hear a conversation that Dr Paul Kidson and I had during our last interview was a little "off the reservation" as Paul put it, but still worth our time as we Vacilando.

The second bonus is a preview of Dear Stardust, my latest project, that I am so pleased to share with you.

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 and he talks through everything I have got wrong about the first half of the year.

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 the mid year reflection episode, I share an analogy of a family, and look at how Principals are expected to hold a multitude of personas and roles.

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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.

Julie Sampson is leading Tyndale Christian School, and in this episode we look at how the pendulum swings between joys and concerns, along with just how hard you need to work, just to stay in the same place.