The Barker Institute emphasises that thought leadership in education is driven by those *in* education and part of a school community. These voices offering expertise beyond the school can be students, parents, teachers, academic and well-being leaders, all the way to our Head of Barker College, Phillip Heath AM.

The Barker Institute proudly supports an important new podcast in the educational landscape - "The Great Cause" - with Phillip Heath AM.

Head of Barker College, Phillip Heath AM, shares deep thinking on key issues in education through hosting regular conversations with various experts, parents, teachers, alumni, and even students. The most recent instalment (at the time of writing) fits well within the remit of the Parent Institute as an interview with Lisa Maltman, a regular Barker Institute contributor, who supports people to use effective sleep habits to thrive at school and at home. Other episodes have explored bullying, student leadership, education and AI, and fundamentally – what makes a good school?

I encourage you to join me in subscribing and benefiting from listening into these valuable conversations.

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Dr Matthew Hill

Dr Matthew Hill is the Director of The Barker Institute with a focus on professional learning, research, and innovation in the school.  He teaches Physics and the new Science Extension course at the School which introduces students to scientific academic research. Matthew's doctorate reflects his passion for science education focussing on Representational Fluency amongst physics students at school and university. He has published in leadership, education, and science journals and been involved in course development and teaching at The University of Sydney and The University of Western Sydney. He has also completed a Graduate Diploma in Divinity at Ridley College in Melbourne.