Michelle Winch completed degrees in biomedical science and biotechnology before moving into education through the Teach for Australia program. While at Colac Secondary College, she earned a Master of Teaching and later a Master of Instructional Leadership at the University of Melbourne. She has held various teaching and leadership roles in mathematics, literacy, and science, and now leads teaching and learning across the school. Michelle is currently working with the Curriculum and Teaching Practice Division on the Victorian Lesson Plans project. She is committed to ensuring all students access high-quality instruction and sees curriculum design and implementation as the foundation of consistent, purposeful, and impactful teaching. Ingrid Sjolund worked in academic publishing for a number of years before she began her career in education. She has held a number of middle leadership roles, including Head of English and Humanities, and Learning Specialist for Literacy Improvement. As an English and History teacher, Ingrid sees narrative as a powerful influence when it comes to improving student knowledge and learning. As a leader, Ingrid is committed to supporting teachers to refine and improve their practice for their students’ – and their own – benefit. Show notes This episode was produced by Jonathan Rav.