Season 2, Episode 17: Overcoming isolation in rural schools - Community and connection
The Principals (Aotearoa | New Zealand)Show Notes
Leading a rural school comes with unique rewards and challenges. Mārama Stewart speaks with three passionate rural principals about what drew them to rural education and how they navigate life in close-knit communities. Our guests share how they look after their hauora, maintain professional boundaries, and stay connected through networks like RASLA. From bleeding generators to managing septic systems, they remind us that rural principalship extends far beyond leading teaching and learning. This is part one of a two-part conversation exploring rural school leadership in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our guests are:
Ally Gibbs, principal of Mulberry Grove School, Great Barrier Island Kylie Piper, tumuaki of Arapohue School in Northland Greg Allen, tumuaki of South Makirikiri School in Rangitīkei.
Additional information New Zealand Rural Schools Leadership Association (RASLA) https://www.nzrasla.ac.nz
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