E38: Navigating Childcare Challenges in Educational Leadership with Lisa Kirwan

The Growth in Educational Leadership Podcast

In this episode of the Growth in Educational Leadership Podcast, I speak with Lisa Kirwan, a lecturer in pediatric nursing at Trinity College and a PhD student. Lisa shares her recent struggles with securing childcare for her four-year-old daughter and the advocacy work she has undertaken to raise awareness about the lack of childcare resources. We delve into the importance of community support, the role of empathy and communication in education, and the significance of networking and leadership development.

• 00:06 Meet Lisa Kerwin: Lecturer, Mom, and Advocate
• 00:43 The Childcare Crisis: A Personal Story
• 01:40 Advocacy and Community Action
• 03:17 The Importance of Reliable Childcare
• 04:33 Challenges and Realities of Childcare
• 12:05 Leadership and Advocacy in Education
• 27:11 The Role of Communication and Empathy in Education
• 28:36 Transition from Rote Learning to Critical Thinking
• 29:20 Case Studies and Problem-Based Learning
• 30:16 The Importance of Reflection in Education
• 31:53 Challenges and Adaptability in Teaching
• 33:24 Networking and Professional Growth
• 36:26 Balancing Personal and Professional Life
• 38:45 The Role of Reflection and Mentorship
• 41:24 The Power of Networking and Collaboration
• 45:50 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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RELEVANT INFORMATION
Contact Lisa here: https://www.tcd.ie/nursing-midwifery/staff/academic-staff/kirwanl4/