This episode, I had the privilege of interviewing the teacher who was bold enough to take me on as a PST during my final placement, giving me my first full-time teaching gig: SALLY! Listen to our multiple-tangent chit-chat while we explore:

• Sally’s unexpected path into education
• The importance of flexibility and coping mechanisms in teaching, including the need to ask for help and being honest about your struggles.
• The rewarding aspects of teaching
• And much more!

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More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠

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Recording and editing software: Riverside.fm 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions, including those with guests, are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

In this episode, I share some anecdotes and reflections where I now realise that asking for help would have been a GAMECHANGER in! These areas include:

• Classroom management
• Personal growth
• Collaboration and organisation

Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends!

More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠

Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno

Recording software: Riverside.fm (Clips on socials also created through this software)

Editing software: DaVinci Resolve

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

Not only does this episode mark the FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON THREE, but it is also OUR FIRST INTERVIEW EPISODE! Get to know Ally, the sparkly teacher behind @theyoungeducator and Educator Bling (links to these down below) as we explore:

• The journey of becoming a teacher and the impact of mentors in shaping one's career path.
• The importance of community and support among teachers, especially for new educators entering the field.
• The role of personal experiences and challenges in developing teaching philosophies and approaches.
• The significance of fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture for both students and teachers.
• Reflections on personal growth and the continuous learning journey as an educator
• And much more!

Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends!

More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠

Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno

Recording software: Riverside.fm (Clips on socials also created through this software)

Editing software: DaVinci Resolve

Ways to support Ally: https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinkin.bio%2Fig-theyoungeducator%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGntG5xSQyphIdX2EpJSZ9CqWlDh6WeETBXHHhLIiTk0fNhZABAcIt17YJHIzY_aem_zSiHPNJD7jW_Ey7-zDItcQ&e=AT1FNeCXMCosliq1kDFJeEYT_7aUuJSLQ4qQznjjI_F-FEktOcbT0f-ybHDtXrDrM-4YEqbW2oAlgtClWA7vkbpsKTO5MZ2rpDN9lS4XGKx1s5LQOFFxhNq25g

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions, including those with guests, are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

Thank you all for your patience in this episode being published. As mentioned in the episode, Kiara (SITSR's editor) and I are learning to work with a new editing and recording software. Hopefully, this should mean smooth sailing for the remainder of 2026!

This episode was recorded not long after my six-week school holidays began, meaning that I had OFFICIALLY SURVIVED MY FIRST YEAR OF TEACHING! This did not come without it's pitfalls and life lessons, though, which I also share in this episode.

Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends!

More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠

Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno

Recording software: Riverside.fm (Clips on socials also created through this software)

Editing software: DaVinci Resolve

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

This episode covers:

- My final days of my final placement

- A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL TEACHERS AND FRIENDS OF TEACHERS

HERE'S ALL THE LINKS TO ALL THINGS SITSR (including the Google Forum and how to access details to the announcement!) https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom

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Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno

Audio editing software: Audacity

Instagram and YouTube: @strangerinthestaffroom

Email: strangerinthestaffroom@gmail.com

Until Next Time,

Zoe Zammit :)

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

This episode is at aimed at pre-service teachers about to complete their GTPA, and experienced teachers taking on PSTs who did not have to complete the GTPA in their education degree. This episode covers what the GTPA actually is, as well as tips and tricks I personally used when completing mine.

SHOUTOUT TO RESOURCES BY MISS B! YOU ARE A LEGEND!

Instagram and Etsy Shop: @resourcesbymissb

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Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno

Audio editing software: Audacity

Instagram and YouTube: @strangerinthestaffroom

Email: strangerinthestaffroom@gmail.com

Table in GTPA Practice One: https://images.app.goo.gl/gh32vPzQetVFFR8q7

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

This episode covers:

- Changes to my teaching schedule

- Preparing for Parent Teacher Interviews (PTIs)

- How I felt meeting parents

- What I am now doing after PTIs

Link to PTI organisers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/browse?search=parent%20teacher%20conference

Join the SITSR community here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠

Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends!

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

This episode covers:

- Part Three of Funny Things My Students Have Said

- What year levels and subjects I'll be teaching in 2025!

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Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno

Audio editing software: Audacity

Funny Things My Students Have Said music: YouTube Studio Library

Link to where you can find all things SITSR: ⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Zoe Zammit :)

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

When I first began my education degree, I believed this was enough to head into the classroom and teach, but unfortunately... There are a few legal hoops to jump through once you've graduated. This episode aims to share general information on registering to be a teacher in Australia, and the specific process Victorian teachers would undertake to be provisionally registered to teach.

Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends!

More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: ⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠

Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno

Audio editing software: Audacity

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

This episode covers:

- Feedback from the show

- Part One of Funny Things My Students Have Said

- Trioomphs and triumphs

- Gifts for mentor teachers and students

Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends!

Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno

Audio editing software: Audacity

Funny Things My Students Have Said music: YouTube Studio Library

Instagram and YouTube: @strangerinthestaffroom

Email: strangerinthestaffroom@gmail.com

Until Next Time,

Zoe Zammit :)

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

This episode covers:

- My rating of term two

- What went well in term two

- What would have been better if it happened in term two

- What I am doing over the mid-year school holidays

Join the SITSR community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠⁠⁠

Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends!

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

Hello hello! Thank you for listening to the podcast!

This episode covers:

- A busy start to Term Two

- What I've been up to in my first school holidays as a teacher

- Four things I wish I knew about school holidays as a teacher before it (quickly) approaching

Join the SITSR community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠⁠⁠

Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends!

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

FREEBIE ONE (BOOKMARKS):

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGW4-HQ_Mw/PnMLIliBQ50fRvcjV4DrIw/view?utm_content=DAGW4-HQ_Mw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview

FREEBIE TWO (SENSORY JOURNAL): https://drive.google.com/file/d/15v4uUGQIWIFXi1QsHxqq2UMPeIG-f0ZK/view?usp=sharing

This episode covers:

- Technical difficulties

- Your two freebies regardless of the technical difficulties

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Audio editing software: Audacity

Link to where you can find all things SITSR: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠⁠

Lots of Love,

Zoe Zammit :)

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

This episode covers:

- Updates to the Teacher Detox Toolkit (Available at the SITSR Etsy Shop)

- One thing I aspire to achieve with every class I teach

- My behaviour management strategies

- Past teachers that have influenced my teaching style

- My 'why'

- What I would change about the education system

- What I believe one of the biggest challenges teachers are facing today

Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends!

Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno

Audio editing software: Audacity

Link to where you can find all things SITSR: ⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠

Until Next Time,

Zoe Zammit :)

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

This episode covers:

- Who is Zoe Zammit?

- Why is she creating the SITSR podcast?

- The triumphs and trioomphs of placement thus far.

Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends!

Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno

Audio editing software: Audacity

Instagram and YouTube: @strangerinthestaffroom

Email: strangerinthestaffroom@gmail.com

Until Next Time,

Zoe Zammit :)

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

FREEBIE ONE (UNI ASSESSMENT TRACKER): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o_Wnp0NlvFo_KNj-EEzcz3QTK4fvQvdV/view?usp=drive_link

(Download this freebie to your computer and open using Microsoft Excel for desired results)

FREEBIE TWO (ICEBREAKERS): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k4r9AEljyFM0rziGHtTb91GF_XBqQJga/view?usp=sharing

This episode covers:

- My 10 goals for 2025

- What community member's goals are for this new year

Push-Up Challenge: https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/

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Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno

Audio editing software: Audacity

Link to where you can find all things SITSR: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠

Lots of Love,

Zoe Zammit :)

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

This episode covers:

- A new member of the SITSR team!

- Three words to describe my first week

- What my four classes are like

- My thoughts and feelings during the first week of school

Join the SITSR community here: https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom

Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends!

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

This episode is at aimed at pre-service teachers about to resubmit their GTPA, and experienced teachers taking on PSTs who did not have to complete the GTPA in their education degree. This episode covers how to stay calm and stay authentic whilst editing your GTPA.

Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends!

More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom

Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno

Audio editing software: Audacity

GTPA PST Booklet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cb7qHrGVRbrm_Bf29DKb8KCCNK-kgZcx/view?usp=sharing

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

This episode covers:

- A huge THANK YOU for being patient with the release of this episode

- Part Two of Funny Things My Students Have Said (with inputs from you all!)

- My timeline for the rest of 2024

Carla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachassistaustralia?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno

Audio editing software: Audacity

Funny Things My Students Have Said music: YouTube Studio Library

Link to where you can find all things SITSR: https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom

Until Next Time,

Zoe Zammit :)

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

I wanted to take the time to thank you for being apart of the SITSR journey thus far, it has been the best gift ever!

Despite the silly season bringing the good, bad and ugly, we will get through this and we will kick a$$ doing it!

Until next time,

Zoe Zammit :)

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

This episode covers:

- Day one of camp: Mountain Bikes and a false sense of security...

- Day two of camp: Overstimulation to the MAX!

- Day three of camp: Learning to surf with the students!

- Year 7s are only babies

- Funny Shit Students Say: Camp Edition

Join the SITSR community here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠

Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends!

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

This episode covers:

- Why I haven't been active on Spotify, YouTube or Instagram

- A term I've coined, 'Term Two Blues,' which is all the feelings people prepare you to experience in term one, when in reality, you're running on adrenaline then, and in term two, sh!t gets real!

Join the SITSR community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends!

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

During my last year of my degree, Australian state governments created various Permission to Teach (PTT) programs, allowing us to apply to schools and work as teachers whilst completing our degree. This has been a huge debate in the education space, and this episode aims to clarify how this program looks across different states and territories. With special listener inputs with my own 'two cents' revealed at the end, this episode is a must listen if you're considering undergoing PTT.

Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends!

More ways to stay connected to the SITSR community: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠

@_littlemissteach_ : https://www.instagram.com/_littlemissteach_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=c3EwbXQ0ZzhlOGlk

Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno

Audio editing software: Audacity

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

This episode covers:

- My rating of term one

- What went well in term one

- What would have been better if it happened in term one

- What I am doing over my first school holidays

- Checking in on some of my goals for the year

Join the SITSR community here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠⁠

Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends!

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.

This episode covers:

- SITSR ETSY SHOP XMAS SALE

- Phuket education system and culture (from what I learnt on holiday)

- Pearce, Nami and Chelsea's school experiences

- A huge announcement!

Please leave a review on the podcast and share to your teacher friends!

Teaching Vibes (SITSR Theme Song) created with Suno

Audio editing software: Audacity

Link to where you can find all things SITSR: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/strangerinthestaffroom⁠⁠

Until Next Time,

Zoe Zammit :)

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views, policies, or position of my employer or any affiliated institution. All discussions are based on personal experiences and general observations about teaching. No specific school, student, staff member, or parent will ever be identified to maintain privacy and confidentiality. This podcast is intended for professional reflection and discussion, and not as official advice or representation of any educational institution.