Four decades of teaching (with some breaks) across three countries has given Canadian-based teacher Lydia Jakovac a good insight into this profession and as well as comparisons with other sectors. Thanks to the US designating her as ‘in field K-12’, she’ll technically never be out-of-field, but as she reflects, she’s felt out-of-field even while being in field. Find out how a Melbourne, Victoria trained maths and geography high school teacher journeyed to her most “rewarding and fun” current role as an elementary teacher in rural British Columbia.  

This pod was recorded on the land of the Wuradjuri people, in Central West NSW, Australia and I pay my respects to their elders – past, present and emerging. Please note the view expressed on this pod are of the speakers, not necessarily the institutions for which they work or study at. If you enjoy listening to this pod, please like and share it on your podcasting platform and get in touch if you’d like to suggest a future interviewee. Contact Margaret.paton1@gmail.com,