S3 E4: On pride and the power of belonging

In this episode, we welcome Rodney, Head Teacher Programs and Pride in Education Events Stream Lead, to discuss the power of being your authentic self and the importance of creating safe, inclusive spaces where every student feels seen and valued. We also explore his work with the Pride Network, leading major initiatives such as Mardi Gras, championing inclusion across the department and why community remains at the heart of everything he does.  We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people at Parramatta Public School. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today.  Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Resources and useful links: - Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you. - Become a teacher - find teacher education courses and gain your approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education. - Get Paid to Study - explore scholarship opportunities for high-achieving HSC students, university students and career changers. - LGBTQIA+ workplace inclusion - find out how the department celebrates the value of diversity and its’ commitment to inclusion, participation and wellbeing for LGBQTIA+ employees. - Pride in Education Community in Viva Engage - a group to provide a visible, positive, inclusive and safe environment for the department’s LGBTQIA+ and allied staff (staff only). - Contact the Pride in Education team via [pride@det.nsw.edu.au](mailto:pride@det.nsw.edu.au).