PrincipalED: Conversations with Grace McCallum

Interested in girls’ and women’s success? And in hearing from people who are invested in advancing girls’ education today and helping to shape its future? Then the PrincipalED podcast is for you! We’ll take you inside the halls of a girls’ school, where you’ll hear candid conversations with educators and students, friends of the school and experts in their fields. We’ll also highlight the incredible stories of people in our Branksome Hall community, sharing what's on their minds—and why it matters. Listen to the PrincipalED Podcast Playlist: bit.ly/PrincipalED

PrincipalED: Conversations with Grace McCallum is a education podcast hosted by Grace McCallum/Branksome Hall, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Grace McCallum/Branksome Hall hosts PrincipalED: Conversations with Grace McCallum, a education show with 16 episodes published.

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  Full Circle with Math Educator Edith Louie

  Jun 8, 202651 min

  What does it take to shape decades of young minds, redefine a math curriculum and still have enough energy for a Friday dance party with students? In the unforgettable Season 2 finale of PrincipalED , host Grace McCallum sits down with the veteran math educator Edith Louie for a deeply personal, full-circle conversation. Edith looks back on her remarkable 28-year journey as a teacher, Instructional Leader and Admissions Associate at Branksome Hall. From her early childhood days teaching her stuffed animals after school to leading the Branksome Math Department for a decade, Edith’s impact on her students and colleagues has been profound. In this episode, Edith shares insights on: Restructuring the math curriculum to align with Branksome’s social-emotional learning strategy, Her influential work outside of Branksome with the International Baccalaureate Educator Network and the Independent Schools of Mathematics Association, The impact of community engagement and the initiatives Edith started, including a partnership with the Rose Avenue Public School, Why mentorship is important as she prepares to pass the torch to the next generation of leaders, and Her next chapter, as she prepares to transition into an expanded Admissions role, reflects on the lifelong impact of a Branksome education and shares her joy in being an ambassador for the school (and why she is committed to giving back as a legacy gift donor). Stay tuned until the end for a delightful rapid-fire round featuring space-travel dreams, timeless maternal advice and a groovy look at the song that fuels Edith's morning commute! Follow us on Instagram at @principalEDpod and listen to the PrincipalED podcast Spotify playlist at bit.ly/PrincipalED . Follow and subscribe to the Branksome Hall YouTube channel, where you can see the video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@branksomehall . The PrincipalED podcast is produced by Branksome Hall, Toronto's leading independent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls. branksome.on.ca Episode keywords: Curriculum development, instructional leader, global citizenship, community service, JUMP Math, growth mindset, teacher spotlight, Edith Louie, math mentorship, STEM education, International Baccalaureate, school admissions Show keywords: Branksome Hall, Grace McCallum, podcast, education, girls’ education, leadership, school leadership, independent schools, private schools, girls, teens, women, academic success, social-emotional learning, resilience, well-being, future of education, university preparation, women in leadership

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  Roads Less Travelled: Trailblazing Alums from the Class of 2011

  May 26, 202634 minS2

  <p>As we kick off <b>Reunion Week</b>, we’re delighted to bring you a special conversation with two trailblazers from the Class of 2011: <b>Bertilia Trieu</b> and <b>Jie Ying Wu</b>.</p><p>Fifteen years ago, they were classmates in Higher Level Math and leaders in the Branksome community. Today, they are both pioneers in the medical field—but neither took the traditional path of a clinician. Instead, they are driving healthcare forward through innovation, research and data—Bertilia as Manager of Outcomes and Data Analytics at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, and Ji...

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  A World of Opportunities: New Students Maia and Hayden

  Apr 24, 202630 minS2

  <p>What does it feel like to walk through the gates of Branksome Hall for the first time? For Hayden (Grade 6) and Maia (Grade 4), the transition from "the tour" to the classroom has been a whirlwind of new friendships, trying out co-curricular opportunities and learning how to put themselves out there.</p><p>In this episode of PrincipalED, Grace sits down with two of our newest Junior School students to discuss their first year on campus. From Hayden’s deep family roots at the school to Maia finding her best friends in Aftercare, they share the moments that turned nerves in...

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  Beyond the Boards: Eric Lindros on Hockey IQ, Grit and Leading Change

  Mar 24, 202658 minS2

  <p>What does it take to stay three moves ahead when the world is watching? In the state-of-the-art setting of Branksome Hall’s Athletics and Wellness Centre, Grace sits down with NHL Hall of Famer and Branksome parent Eric Lindros. While known for his physical dominance on the ice, Eric speaks to the value of the "soft skills" that are often the hardest to master: handling public criticism, navigating failure and leading a franchise as the youngest captain in Flyers history.</p><p>In this episode, Eric shares candid reflections on:</p><b>The Car Ride Home:</b> His parents’ role...

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  If You Can’t Hear the Cellos: The Art of Listening Louder than You Play

  Feb 6, 202657 minS2

  <p>In this episode, Grace sits down with members of Branksome Hall's Arts faculty to explore why the ‘A’ in STEAM is the essential ingredient for true innovation. Recorded in the Senior & Middle School Theatre Lab, this conversation explores how the artistic process helps students develop the key qualities of empathy, resilience, collaboration and risk-taking.</p><p>Angela David, Arts Instructional Leader, Adam Despinic, Music Coordinator and Janeen Gilbert, Visual Arts Coordinator, share their journeys to Branksome, how they coach students to “listen louder than they play,” and the human qualities the arts foster that can never be replaced by AI. They...

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