# AI for Principal Work-Life Balance, with Yvonne Watt from Glen Aplin

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Published: 2026-05-05T14:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this engaging interview, Yvonne Watt, principal of Glen Aplin State School in QLD, shares her innovative use of AI to enhance leadership, improve work-life balance, and community engagement in a small rural school. Trudy and Yvonne discuss the challenges of being a teaching principal and the use cases Yvonne and her team have found to use AI to reduce workload and support teaching and learning. Yvonne shares practical AI applications, leadership insights, and how to balance technology with human connection. Links: Michael Franti - I know I'm Not Alone (Documentary) 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. Credits The 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 Indiebox Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Yvonne Watt and Glen Aplin State School 03:47 Leadership Philosophy and Community Engagement 06:54 The Context of Glen Aplin State School 09:39 Challenges of a Teaching Principal 12:27 Embracing AI in Leadership 15:54 AI's Impact on Work-Life Balance 18:39 Innovative Uses of AI in Education 21:30 Integrating Curriculum with School Musical 24:28 Student-Centred Learning and Engagement 26:43 Feedback and Community Involvement 29:40 Final Thoughts and Recommendations AI in education, rural school leadership, teaching innovation, community engagement, educational technol…

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