The Impact of Connection with Catherine Williams

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My guest this episode, Catherine Williams, shares how connecting with others inspired her teaching and positively impacted student engagement and learning. These connections also provided the opportunity for professional learning and innovation, in addition to support, encouragement and friendship. Catherine also talks of how she now finds inspiration in nature, and the joy she finds in serving and uplifting others.

Catherine's inspiration, influential and impactful recommendations:

• People - Connect with people who inspire you; Roman Nowak; Laurie McIntosh; Jen Jones

• Books - 'Kids Deserve It' by Todd Nesloney and Adam Welcome; 'Kids These Days' by Dr Jody Carrington; 'Teachers These Days' by Dr Jody Carrington and Laurie McIntosh

• Podcast - 'On Purpose' with Jay Shetty

• Cause - A cause in your local community; Businesses in the rural and remote locations

• Dream Travel Destination - Canada and Alaska; Top End of Australia

Connect with Catherine:

• Twitter - @cathwilliams05

• Instagram - @cathwilliams05 and @blue_wren_gardening

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If you missed one of our previous episodes, you can hear the inspiring, influential and impactful guests below (they are worth the listen!)

#0 - An Introduction

#1 - Dave Burgess: Discover Wide

#2 - Trevor MacKenzie: Inspiring Inquiry

#3 - Tamara Letter: Inspired by Kindness

#4 - Fi Morrison: STEM-spirational

#5 - Craig Ladek: The Impact of Service

#6 - Dr, Stephanie Smith: Empowering Young People

#7 - Barbara Gruener: Connecting By Heart

#8 - Dan Jackson: Effective Impact

#9 - Jessica Vance: Curious Questioning

#10 - Lisa Currie: Kindness Ripples

#11 - Tara Martin: Life Is Inspiration

#12 - Beck Keough: Making Learning Stick

#13 - Tonya Gilchrist: Professional Learning Equity

#14 - Kath Murdoch: 'Wonder'-ful Impact

#15 - Rachael McPhail: The Impact of One

#16 - Roman Nowak: A Journey of Hope

#17 - Ryan Persaud: Embracing Diversity

#18 - Laurie McIntosh: A Journey of Affirmation

#19 - Paul Taylor: Transforming Teaching and Learning

#20 - Monique Maguire: The Impact of Martial Arts

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