Episode 19: In conversation with Stephen Mathieson, teacher of Vocational Major within the Service, Culture & Society world

Meet the guest! 

Stephen is a proud vocational educator who brings real-world experience, practical wisdom, and a passion for empowering students to discover their strengths, build confidence, and thrive through hands-on learning and community connections. 

What’s in this episode? 

• Stephen talks about his passion for practical, real-world learning, that lead him to champion the Vocational Major (VM) program at BSC. 

• He highlights the importance of building trust and mutual respect with students, empowering them to gain self-confidence, and become active members of the school community. 

• Stephen emphasises breaking down stigma around vocational education, encouraging students to try new things, make mistakes in a supportive environment, and recognise that success can take many different forms. 

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