Conversations with influential figures from the UK’s education sector, about the issues affecting teachers, school leaders, and the wider school system, in a time of tremendous pressure. Here you’ll find solidarity in the stories of educators just like you; discover evidence-based tools to alleviate stress and stay ahead in your career. Hosted by Maria Brosnan, an Educational Health and Wellbeing Specialist with over 30 years experience.
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Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
"Life will work for us, rather than against us. The more you allow that to happen, the more it does happen."
Mark Taylor has been a professional percussionist for 25 years and has performed with some of the UK’s finest orchestras and theatre companies.
He is also a teacher; vice-chair of the National Association for Primary Education and host of the Education on Fire podcast.
Mark shares his wisdom from years as a musician, teacher, and podcaster and the numerous conversation he had with people who all had one common purpose - to improve the educational experiences and outcomes for children and young people.
In this wide-ranging and deeply personal episode, Mark shares;
- How a person's beliefs and their environment combine to influence their wellbeing;
- How the atmosphere of a school was transformed by a simple exercise;
- How this deeply affected the relationships across pupils and staff (so simple, you could try it in your school);
- And his personal story as a parent with a child who suffered with mental illness, and attempted to take her own life.
You can connect with Mark
On Twitter @taylormapps
His website is www.educationonfire.com
Mark created a list of podcasts that may be of interest to you, which you can find at www.educationonfire.com/pursuit-wellbeing
Connect with Maria
On Twitter @Mariabrosnan
On LinkedIn Maria Brosnan
On Instagram @pursuitwellbeing
Find out more about our 5-step Wellbeing Action Plan for teachers online course.
And Maria's book, The Pursuit of Sleep for teachers, is available now.
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