What if?
What if we could make education happier, less stressful & more relevant for everybody? What if nurturing creativity and well-being was considered just as important as test scores and targets?
In this episode, Lucy speaks with educator and advocate Kate Wadsworth about what’s possible when we step away from the traditional classroom model and begin to reimagine education on our own terms. Together, they explore how education can become happier, less stressful, and more relevant for both students and teachers.
From prioritising educator well-being and creating more inclusive school environments, to navigating the often tricky space between real-life classroom needs and top-down policy demands, Kate shares her insights on how we might reshape the system from the inside out. At the heart of it all? A belief in the power of creativity as a vital, guiding force in modern education.
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Stay wild x
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About the Host:
Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.
She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled' in creative life, combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.
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Kate is an educator whose mission is to make education happier, less stressful, and more relevant for everyone. Not content to wait for systemic change, she is passionate about finding ways to create positive change independently. As a teacher, international consultant, education coach, and now author, she enjoys approaching learning from a different perspective. She advocates for learning experiences to be playful, creative, curious, and kind, benefiting both educators and students alike.
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