{"podcast":{"title":"Trailblazing Schools with Trudy Graham","slug":"trailblazing-schools-with-trudy-graham-7696376","podcast_index_feed_id":7696376,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/XTHW4iyt.rss","website_url":"https://www.trudygraham.com.au/","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/0c032c62-825f-471b-a3e8-2019f5815182/logos/ce9ecc18-8506-444b-af66-ee92a1d3eeb1.png","author":"Trudy Graham","episode_count":24,"summary":"Educational Leadership in the Age of AI Trailblazing Schools is a podcast for Australian school leaders navigating complexity, change and the rapid rise of AI in education. Hosted by Trudy Graham, leadership coach, former principal and regional education leader, this show explores what it really takes to lead well in today’s schools. Each episode brings together practical leadership strategies, real school case studies, and thoughtful conversations with principals, system leaders and education thought leaders. This podcast goes beyond tactical tech tips. It examines: • Educational leadership in complex and uncertain environments • Artificial intelligence as a strategic leadership tool, not just a productivity hack • Reducing principal and teacher workload without losing humanity • Building leadership team capability across primary, secondary and special education settings • Ethical and purposeful AI implementation in Australian schools • Wellbeing, clarity and decision-making under pressure If you’re a principal, deputy principal, middle leader or system leader asking: How do I lead confidently when the landscape keeps shifting? How do I use AI responsibly and strategically in my…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T04:18:39.032379+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblazing-schools-with-trudy-graham-7696376"},"episode":{"title":"AI Tools for Leadership in Complex School Environments, with Tim Prerau-Lorking, Cromehurst School","slug":"ai-tools-for-leadership-in-complex-school-environments-with-tim-prerau-lorking-cromehurst-school","published_at":"2026-05-26T14:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblazing-schools-with-trudy-graham-7696376/ai-tools-for-leadership-in-complex-school-environments-with-tim-prerau-lorking-cromehurst-school","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblazing-schools-with-trudy-graham-7696376","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9c5f09d94d90e7fc1c0f4c420beda7504127148d3ffe3db48bf546126995b483/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwNGVlZGUxZS1jMzdkLTQwOTgtYjA3YS05M2E2ZThhMzkxMzUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwYzAzMmM2Mi04MjVmLTQ3MWItYTNlOC0yMDE5ZjU4MTUxODIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg1MmIzZWQzZWM4NTc0NzZlZTFlYTMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExNTNiNWQ1Zjc3NjhhMzY1ODc4Y2ZjL3RydWR5LWdyYWhhbXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yNl9fOC0xOS05Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9c5f09d94d90e7fc1c0f4c420beda7504127148d3ffe3db48bf546126995b483/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwNGVlZGUxZS1jMzdkLTQwOTgtYjA3YS05M2E2ZThhMzkxMzUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwYzAzMmM2Mi04MjVmLTQ3MWItYTNlOC0yMDE5ZjU4MTUxODIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg1MmIzZWQzZWM4NTc0NzZlZTFlYTMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExNTNiNWQ1Zjc3NjhhMzY1ODc4Y2ZjL3RydWR5LWdyYWhhbXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yNl9fOC0xOS05Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Tim Prerau-Lorking from Cromehurst School shares insights on leading a School for Specific Purposes (SSP) , the role of AI in education, and building strong community connections. Tim shares the impact AI tools have had on his leadership, his staff’s workload and learnings he’s had about how to navigate complex school environments effectively. Trudy and Tim discuss the importance of clear communication, the power of collaboration between teaching staff and leadership team, and the wellbeing benefits of AI tools giving time back. Get in touch with Tim here https://cromehurst-s.schools.nsw.gov.au/ Resources: Find out more about the Leaders Learning Circle here https://www.trudygraham.com.au/leaders-learning-circle/ 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 Tim’s school context 05:48 The Role of AI in Leadership 10:46 Navigating Complex Challenges in Education 20:13 Leveraging Technology for Clarity and Efficiency 22:48 Advice for New Leaders 25:46 Personal Insights and Reflections Educational Leadership, AI in Schools, Inclusive Education, School Management, Leadership Strategies, Educational Technology","meta_description":"In this episode, Tim Prerau-Lorking from Cromehurst School shares insights on leading a School for Specific Purposes (SSP) , the role of AI in education,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1829,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trailblazing-schools-with-trudy-graham-7696376/episodes/ai-tools-for-leadership-in-complex-school-environments-with-tim-prerau-lorking-cromehurst-school/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblazing-schools-with-trudy-graham-7696376/ai-tools-for-leadership-in-complex-school-environments-with-tim-prerau-lorking-cromehurst-school.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}