Education Heroes

Kerry McConaghy and Jenny Washington - Two Sisters, Two Principals, Two Countries

November 23, 2023 Season 3 Episode 3
Kerry McConaghy and Jenny Washington - Two Sisters, Two Principals, Two Countries
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Kerry McConaghy and Jenny Washington - Two Sisters, Two Principals, Two Countries
Nov 23, 2023 Season 3 Episode 3

In this episode of the Education Heroes Podcast, Paul Sibson welcomes not one, but two remarkable guests – sisters and primary principals, Kerry McConaghy and Jenny Washington.

Follow Kerry and Jenny's fascinating journey as they share their experiences and connection as sisters who have pursued parallel paths into education, now leading primary schools in two different countries - Jenny at Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School in Christchurch, New Zealand, while Kerry heads Cammeray Public School in New South Wales, Australia.

Listen to their personal stories in this extra-long episode, from their own schooling and childhood experiences to their passion for teaching and learning. Discover their insights on building a student-centred school culture, developing the next generation of school leaders, and the similarities and differences between NZ and NSW's education systems.


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The Education Heroes Podcast is hosted by Paul Sibson, Co-founder and CEO of Hero.

If you know a heroic leader in the education space, or would like to share your own leadership journey with listeners, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at podcast@linc-ed.com.

Show Notes

In this episode of the Education Heroes Podcast, Paul Sibson welcomes not one, but two remarkable guests – sisters and primary principals, Kerry McConaghy and Jenny Washington.

Follow Kerry and Jenny's fascinating journey as they share their experiences and connection as sisters who have pursued parallel paths into education, now leading primary schools in two different countries - Jenny at Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School in Christchurch, New Zealand, while Kerry heads Cammeray Public School in New South Wales, Australia.

Listen to their personal stories in this extra-long episode, from their own schooling and childhood experiences to their passion for teaching and learning. Discover their insights on building a student-centred school culture, developing the next generation of school leaders, and the similarities and differences between NZ and NSW's education systems.


Links

The Education Heroes Podcast is hosted by Paul Sibson, Co-founder and CEO of Hero.

If you know a heroic leader in the education space, or would like to share your own leadership journey with listeners, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at podcast@linc-ed.com.