Jeremy Hannay- Leaders Walk Slowly

Beyond the Status Quo · Jun 18, 2026 · 54m

Summary:

In this episode of Beyond the Status Quo, Tamara and Kathryn speak with Dr Jeremy Hannay, Executive Principal of Three Bridges and Wolffields Primary Schools, about leading schools through trust, curiosity and human-centred growth rather than fear and compliance. Drawing on his Canadian background and experience challenging traditional school improvement models, Jeremy explores the impact of high-stakes accountability on educators and learners. He argues that sustainable improvement comes from psychological safety, teacher agency, collaboration and a clear sense of purpose. Through…