527 | STEM Teacher Retention and our Sense of Belonging in Education

18/11/2025 26 min Episodio 816
527 | STEM Teacher Retention and our Sense of Belonging in Education

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This week, hosts Anthony Cruz and Mark Ambrogio interview Aoife Hawthorne, a master's student in Western's Curriculum Studies program in the Faculty of Education. Aoife's research focuses on teacher attrition and how different factors like courses taught, funding, and even postal code affect likelihood to remain in a teaching position. 
On top of her research, Aoife, Mark, and Anthony discuss their experiences in elementary and high school, the Irish teaching system, and how getting involved on campus can lead to a greater sense of belonging in our own educational environments. Tune in to learn more!


Recorded on Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Produced by Evelyn MacKay-Barr
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