# Ep: 250: Natalie Towns: Being present, her favourite teacher and advice for new teachers.

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Podcast: [The Art of Teaching](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-art-of-teaching-3572278)
Published: 2026-02-08T02:10:38+00:00
Episode link: https://theartofteaching.podbean.com/e/ep-250-natalie-towns-being-present-her-favourite-teacher-and-advice-for-new-teachers/
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Duration seconds: 2712

## Resource

Natalie is a passionate and enthusiastic teacher who shares her journey and key takeaways from a career in education spanning decades. Having taught across a wide range of year levels, she reflects on the insights, strategies and practical tools she has gathered along the way. In this conversation, we explore what experience really teaches you about the craft of teaching. Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned educator, Natalie’s hope is that teachers feel supported, inspired and genuinely valued in the work they do every day.

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