Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Belinda Huntriss
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -Educator Yarns serves as an informative and insightful discussion about the importance of embedding Aboriginal perspectives in early childhood education and the need for ongoing education and support in alignment with the Early Years Framework 2.0. Jessica Staines, Director of Koori Curriculum is back for season four with new co-host Belinda Huntress from Freshwater Education. Together the dynamic duo provide practical advice and resources for educators and advocate for a culturally inclusive, safe and respectful approach to teaching and learning.
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Ep 17. Interview with Kiya Watts
August 03, 2020 02:08 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode, I sit down and yarn with Kiya Watts, the artist behind ABC Playschool’s “Kiya” doll. Kiya Watts is a Menang, Gnudju, and Noongar artist residing in Albany. In this episode we dive into: Why the Kiya doll was an important addition to Playschool The importance of Cultural identity Kiya’s collaboration with House of Dizzy Kiya’s involvement in ‘Trading Blak’ How to support ‘Trading Blak’ How to find Aboriginal-owned businesses Jess and Kiya’s favourite Aborigi...
Ep 16. Special episode: Family Day Care educator’s panel including Caroline Douglas, Renata Stipanovic and Sarah Metcalfe
July 21, 2020 04:59 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBThis episode is a special family day care educator's episode, where I'm talking to Caroline, Renata and Sarah, who are family day care educators scattered across Sydney, and the Northern Beaches in New South Wales. We have pulled together highlights from three separate interviews talking about how family day care educators can best include Aboriginal perspectives in their programme, and connect with their local Aboriginal community. As we recognise that family day care educators have a q...
Ep 15. Our top 30 tips in 30 days Challenge
July 06, 2020 23:39 - 10 minutes - 14 MBWe are currently offering a free series on kooricurriculum.com called “Our top 30 tips in 30 days” and today I am sharing our favourite 5 for those who are looking for a little sneak peek into the series. In this episode I dive into: Tip 1: Just Start Tip 2: Reflect on your why Tip 3: Plan Tip 4: Take things slow Tip 5: Be realistic To join this free series and hear all 30 tips, visit our website and search for “top tips.” Links mentioned in this episode: Koori Curriculum: ht...
Ep 14. Our top tips for NAIDOC week
July 06, 2020 03:15 - 10 minutes - 14 MBAs we start to approach July, our inbox normally gets flooded by educators who enthusiastically starting to plan and programme for their NAIDOC experiences and activities. We thought to make things easier we would put together some of our top tips for NAIDOC Week to get everyone started on the right path. Now, as many of you may know, NAIDOC Week historically is from the first Sunday in July to the second Sunday in July. It's the first full week of July is where NAIDOC usually occurs. ...
Ep 13. Interview with Tanika Davis
June 18, 2020 03:45 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBTanika is a Mother, Wife and Business owner with so much to offer. She has a background in Indigenous Health Promotion, event management and community program delivery but her business is her everything. The ‘I Am, Movement’ was founded after the diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder with her now almost 4-year-old son Slade. The Movement allows other families to feel culturally safe with the resources she has developed in conjunction with Indigenous Artists around NSW. This is just th...
Ep 12. My answers to your most commonly asked questions
June 10, 2020 01:28 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode I interview myself! I often get asked similar questions regarding my business and the work I do supporting educators in Australia, so today I’m sharing my answers to your most commonly asked questions. Let’s go! Links mentioned in this episode: Koori Curriculum: https://kooricurriculum.com/
Ep 11. Interview with Kristine Willems
May 28, 2020 02:51 - 34 minutes - 47 MBIn this episode, I yarn with Kristine Willems. Kristine is a diploma trained educator that has been working in early childhood for 32 years. Kristine usually works at a sessional kindergarten for Wyndham city council. However, she left her family and fur babies behind this year to move to the northern territory to teach in a remote community. So, if ever you have been curious about what that change would be like, then this is the podcast for you. In this episode we will discuss: Kristin...
Ep 10. Interview with Adam Shipp
May 17, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode, I interview Adam Shipp founder of Yurbay. Yurbay offers a range of services to connect you, your family, friends and work colleagues to local food and medicine plants from the region. Yurbay (You ra bi) is the Wiradjuri word for ‘seed’. In this episode we will discuss: Adam’s background including where he grew up and what inspired him to start Yurbay. Traditional plan use and how Adam inherited his knowledge. Nature pedagogy. Bush tucker including bush berries. ...
Ep 9: Aboriginal Clothing Companies we should support
May 08, 2020 03:05 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBWe have had lots of conversations recently with educators who are members of the Koori Curriculum Educator Community about authentic Aboriginal fashion labels. Now that everyone is online shopping we have seen educators pull away from mainstream clothing brands and consciously wanting to support an Aboriginal small business with their spending dollars. However, it can be tricky to work out what brands are genuine and reputable. To assist educators in their search for authenticity the K...
Ep 8: Top 10 Children's Books that include an Aboriginal perspective
May 05, 2020 21:48 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode, I'll be sharing my top 10 children's books that include or embed an Aboriginal perspective. I'll also share the guidelines I follow when sourcing literature, and share why each book is one I'm happy to recommend, how you can use the books in your centre, and where you can find more information about embedding an Aboriginal perspective into your curriculum.
Ep 7: Interview with Narelle Avis
March 23, 2020 21:34 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBNarelle Avis has been the Director of the Cooma North Preschool for 14 years and has worked in the Early Childhood Sector for over 20 years. Narelle is a passionate Early Childhood Teacher with a strong interest in inclusive practice and advocacy for children. Narelle is an active member of the local Early Childhood network group. She is the Educational Leader of the service and enjoys mentoring and supporting the other teachers and educators. Narelle believes that relationships with fa...
Ep 6: Interview with Kerri Douglas
March 01, 2020 23:02 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Kerri Douglas, a proud Dja Dja Wurrung and Bangerang descendant. Since 2014, Kerri has been employed with the Department of Education and Training Victoria as a Koori Engagement Support Officer, otherwise known as KESO. In this episode we will discuss: What is a KESO (Koori Educator Support Officer)? What role does a KESO play in schools and community? How are schools assigned a KESO? How to find a KESO (ie, department of education and training) Th...
Ep 5: Interview with Jasmin Sheppard
February 10, 2020 23:35 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Jasmin Shepphard, an Aboriginal woman from the Gulf of Carpentaria with Irish, Chinese, and Hungarian Jewish ancestry. Jasmine joined Bangarra dance theatre in 2007, dancing and numerous senior artists roles, including the title role of Patty Garan In 2014. In 2012 Jasmine was nominated for an Australian Dance Award for Best Female Dancer. She choreographed her first work for the company Mack in 2013, which toured nationally and internationally. Mack was no...
Ep 4: Interview with Jane Nicholas
January 27, 2020 22:46 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBJane has taught classroom music to Western Australian primary students for many years. During her teaching career, Jane enjoyed developing strong community links with Aboriginal musicians, artists, authors, elders and the families of her students. Jane has used these things to create and embed culturally enriched lessons, resources and programmes. Jane has run numerous workshops for educators, and has presented at national and international conferences. In Glasgow, Baku, Prague, highlighting...
Ep 3: Interview with Cassie Davis
December 02, 2019 19:49 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Cassie Davis from the Western suburbs of Melbourne. Cassie began working in Early Childhood education in 2003 when she was just 16 years old. She always knew she, wanted to be an educator and work with children and after working in long day care for 11 years, she was ready to take on a teaching position at a sessional kindergarten for her local council in Tarneit. From 2015 her reconciliation journey began both professionally and personally. In our episod...
Ep 2: Interview with Marnie Omeragic
December 02, 2019 19:41 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBIn this episode, I interview Marnie Omeragic from Concord West Rhodes Preschool. Marnie has worked in community-based services for 28 years, developing strong relationships and connections with the local community, advocating high-quality play-based learning, inclusive practices, embedded environmental and sustainable approaches, and connecting children to place; particularly the riverside parkland alongside the preschool. Concord West Rhodes Preschool has been the finalise in the City o...
Ep 1: Interview with Heather Brady and Jodie Stewart
December 02, 2019 19:33 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Heather Brady and Jodie Stewart from Yarrawong Children’s Centre. Yarrawong is one of Orange City Council's three long daycare centres. They also have a family day care, occasional care and OSH and vacation care. Yarrawong is the youngest of the long daycare centres. Opened in 1993 they cater to about 59 children each day, aged from nought to five years. Yarrawong is located in the central west of New South Wales in Wiradjuri country, just past Bathurst ov...