In the first episode of The Holidays Are Good for 2021, I'm joined by Jacob Lynn. Jacob and I worked at the same school over the past two years. During this time, we've dealt with a worldwide pandemic which lead to online schooling for periods of time in 2020 and 2021. The way schools, teachers, parents and students adapted to this uncertainty was remarkable. 

In our chat, we discuss the role of technology in the classroom, the huge responsibility which comes with being a beginning teacher and how important it is to continually strive to be better as an educator in today's society. 

Jake's willingness to share his views of teaching was refreshing to say the least. As a work colleague and as a mate, it was great to chat professionally about our chosen vocation. His school is blessed to have him! 

In the latest episode of The Holidays Are Good, I'm joined by Alexander Zinonos. Believe it or not, Alexander heard me on the Carrie and Tommy show on the Hit Radio Network in Australia. 

He later messaged me on Instagram to send his kind words of encouragement about my previous interviews on the podcast. We finally organised a time to chat in the more traditional 2020 way, over a zoom meeting.

After talking to Alexander for around an hour, I was impressed by his maturity and general approach towards teaching. The thing that struck a chord with me was Alexander's drive to better himself as a teacher for his students. Teachers are lifelong learners. We need to be the best versions of ourselves in order for our students to be the best version of themselves. 

In the next episode of The Holidays Are Good, I am joined by Zach Johns. Zach is a young male teacher in his second year of teaching. I've known him for a long time due to our connection with the Seven Hills Toongabbie RSL Cricket Club, playing in the same team as his dad and later as team mates. When I heard he decided to become a teacher, I was delighted to say the least.

After chatting to Zach on a professional level for an hour, I soon realised that he made the right decision. He is a great young man who is striving to be the best teacher he can be for his students. Is that what teaching is all about? We talked about building positive relationships with your students and how important it is to know what makes them tick. 

I wish I was as switched on at his age. His class and school are blessed to have him. After hearing his story, you'll definitely agree.