School Character and Culture First | A Conversation with Tamara Yuill Proctor

Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership Podcast · Dec 23, 2025 · 28m

When Dr. Tamara Yuill Proctor began researching curriculum integration at secondary level, she quickly discovered that successful change wasn't really about curriculum at all. It was about understanding the character and culture of the school first: the people, their capacity, the school's history, and what the community actually needs. In this conversation, Tam shares findings from her doctoral research into how schools create meaningful change, focusing on a New Zealand school that hadn't changed its timetable in 25 years yet managed to transform its approach to learning.

You'll learn why…