Leading with Heart at Warwick Farm Primary School, with Karen Mulder

In this interview, Trudy Graham speaks with primary school principal Karen Mulder from Warwick Farm in Sydney. Karen shares her journey of leading a diverse school, fostering collaboration with the neighbouring school, and how AI is transforming her leadership and teaching practices. Discover tips for integrating AI as a creative partner in education, encouraging staff to engage with innovation, and maintaining a student-centered approach amidst the challenges of leadership.Connect with Karen via the school website - https://warwickfarmps.schools.nsw.edu.au/Resources: Get your copy of AI in Action: Field Notes from School Leaders. It's free, practical, and designed to prompt your own next step. Download today at trailblazingschools.com/fieldnotes If this conversation resonated and you're exploring how to strengthen leadership in your school network or system, visit trudygraham.com.au/connect  to explore working together. CreditsThe Trailblazing Schools Podcast is hosted by Trudy Graham - https://www.trudygraham.com.au/This podcast is edited and produced by Ellen Ronalds Keene from PERK Digital - https://perkdigital.com.au/The theme music is Dusty Road by IndieboxChapters00:00 Introduction and Context Setting02:56 AI in Education: Embracing Change06:01 Understanding Warwick Farm School's Unique Environment10:11 Challenges of Leadership in Education13:04 Adapting Leadership Styles to Pressures16:01 Leveraging AI for Efficiency20:06 Creative Uses of AI in the Classroom23:51 Encouraging AI Adoption Among Staff26:02 Final Thoughts and Advice for Educatorseducation, AI in schools, school leadership, diversity, innovation, professional development, student success