Maggie spent many years working as a secondary English teacher and then counsellor with a special interest in those who found the schooling journey a challenge. Maggie has also written & spoken extensively about teaching & learning in schools and at educational conferences, and produced a range of resources to support teachers and others who work with young people. This page brings together all of her articles, audios, videos, books & webinars for teachers, including early years’ educators, in one place.

Teachers Matter

Maggie is a regular contributor to Teachers Matter magazine. She has written on everything from how to motivate students, through teaching boys, to nurturing friendships, teaching adolescents & secrets to successful classroom culture.

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Nature Play Gallery

The nature play revolution is happening! Visit our gallery to see some inspiring examples of schools & communities around Australia that have integrated the principles of nature play into their play space.

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Positive Schools

Maggie presented about the Secrets to Successful Teaching at the Positive Schools conference. She wrote about being an exceptional teacher for their Positive Times blog.

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Dare to Be An Exceptional Teacher

Maggie has written this ebook for busy teachers to help them become even more effective, competent & exceptional. It is full of practical tips for climate building in the classroom & being the best teacher you can be even when things are tough.

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The Lighthouse Model for Secondary Schools

This 2020 ebook for teachers, admin staff, school leaders and ancillary staff explores HOW we can support adolescents and looks at the 10 areas through which a ‘lighthouse’ may facilitate the healthy growth and development of an adolescent.

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Early Years/Primary Educator bundle (download)

This downloadable bundle offers some great tools for anyone caring or educating children through the early years and primary school.

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webinars for teachers

Dare to Be An Exceptional Teacher professional learning webinar

If you or your school need a dose of enthusiasm and inspiration, this webinar may be exactly what you need – it’s thought-provoking, validating, a bit funny and inspiring. Purchase individually or license for your staff learning and development.

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Helping Boys Shine At School (K-12)

This webinar for ECEs, teachers and other education professionals, is all about bringing back hope and enthusiasm into our schools so that all students, including our boys, can thrive and shine. Available to purchase individually or to license for your staff learning and development.

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Article

‘It’s out of control… it’s insidious… it’s not okay’: Sexual Harassment of Teachers Report

A couple of years ago, the team at Collective Shout and I found ourselves comparing ...

Article

Changing Schools: Meeting the challenges of a broken system

A few weeks ago, I posted this on I am a country government-educated woman and ...

Article

Calming anxious kids in the classroom – Teachers Matter Magazine NZ

There are many reasons why children and teens today struggle more with anxiety than previously. ...

Audio

Connected Teaching, Child Development & Emotional Intelligence – Let’s Get Schooled podcast

Maggie appeared on the Let’s Get Schooled podcast with Emma Gentle and talked about: The ...

Article

Death through the Eyes of a Child

Trigger warning: this article talks about suicide and childhood trauma. Please take care in reading ...

Article

We need more lighthouses for our kids and teens

From the earliest civilisation in traditional kinship communities, the role of significant safe, adult guidance ...

Article

Helping our boys to shine in our classrooms

First published in Teachers Matter magazine, Issue 58, 2023.   No matter where you are ...

Article

Helping boys cope better at school: Tips for teachers and parents

Boys struggling in school, in the Western world, from transition to high school, is not ...

for teachers: In the shop

Maggie is passionate in supporting teachers to be the best they can possibly be. To keep up-to-date with upcoming PDs, conferences & new resources for teachers, please sign up for the monthly newsletter & keep an eye on upcoming events.

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