In this episode of Around the School Table ( xuno.com.au/podcasts ) , host Steve Davis is joined by Dr Selena Fisk, a Data Storyteller and Founder of SelenaFisk.com , to explore how schools can move beyond simply collecting data and instead build a culture where evidence supports better teaching, stronger leadership, and improved student outcomes. Drawing on her experience as a former teacher,…
In this episode of Around the School Table ( xuno.com.au/podcasts ), host Steve Davis is joined by Stephanie Doyle, Founder of The Conference Planners ( theconferenceplanners.com.au/ ), to explore how thoughtfully designed conferences can become powerful drivers of professional learning, leadership, and collaboration across Australian education. Drawing on her experience working with education…
In this episode of Around the School Table (xuno.com.au/podcasts), host Steve Davis is joined by Paul Matthews, Author and Education Consultant at Paul Matthews.ai (paulmatthews.ai), to explore how educators can embrace artificial intelligence without losing the human qualities that make teaching meaningful. Drawing on his background in humanities, leadership, and classroom teaching, Paul Matthews…
In this episode of Around the School Table , produced by Xuno , host Steve Davis is joined by Dr. Gina Biancarosa , Ann Swindells Chair in Education, Professor in the Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences, and Director of the Center on Teaching and Learning at the University of Oregon (uoregon.edu), to explore the origins, purpose, and growing impact of DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators…
In this episode of Around the School Table (xuno.com.au/podcasts), host Steve Davis is joined by David Loader OAM , Chair of the Institute of Education Reform (IER) (educationalreform.org.au), to explore one of the most urgent challenges facing Australian education: Student Disengagement. With research suggesting that between 30% and 50% of students are disengaged at school, David argues that…
In this episode of Around the School Table (xuno.com.au/podcasts), host Steve Davis is joined by Kerry Williams Director Teaching and Learning at SPELD SA Inc (speldsa.org.au), to unpack one of Australia's most pressing education challenges. Together, they explore how literacy instruction has evolved and why evidence-based practice is now gaining traction across schools. Kerry shares her journey…
In this episode of Around the School Table (xuno.com.au/podcasts), host Steve Davis is joined by Kelly McBurnie , Director of Business Operation at Academy of Queensland Ballet (academy.queenslandballet.com.au), to explore how elite arts education can balance performance, wellbeing and operational precision. Drawing on her background in mainstream and Steiner education, Kelly shares how those…
In this episode of Around the School Table (xuno.com.au/podcasts), host Steve Davis is joined by Hans Moningka, Director, APAC from RM PLC Group (rm.com) to explore the evolving landscape of digital assessment. He brings a global perspective shaped by partnerships with major assessment authorities and education systems. Throughout the conversation, Hans unpacks how digital exams are steadily…
Today on Around the School Table (xuno.com.au/podcasts), host Steve Davis is joined by James Thomas , Managing Director of Digital Education Partnerships Indonesia (DEPI) (depi.co.id). DEPI helps international edtech companies build trust and traction across Indonesia's vast school landscape. It's a market shaped by scale, complexity, and relationships. Early in the conversation, James breaks down…
Andre Casson joins Around the School Table (xuno.com.au/podcasts) for an audio conversation with host Steve Davis. Andre is the Headmaster of Brisbane Boys' College (bbc.qld.edu.au), and he brings a science teacher's lens to leadership. Moreover, his experience spans Australia, the UK, and international schools in Asia. Firstly, Andre reflects on preparation and opportunity. He shares how…
