Welcome to the final episode of season 2. In this week's special season review our presenters reflect on their favorite interview, We explore some of the key themes to emerge from this season including; building a successful team, the importance of mission alignment and celebrating longevity within teaching and education.

A special thank you to all who have taken the time to share their journeys and take part in this season.

Join us as we look back on some of these key moments from season 2

Welcome to this week's episode. Today, we hear from Rob Marsh as he shares his career progression - from senior leadership to becoming an executive principal.

We explore the importance of teamwork, the value of culture, and the need to truly understand and support young people with the daily challenges they face.

Rob also shares his three key pieces of career advice and highlights the importance of becoming an expert in your field.

In the final round of the book title challenge, we have our final scores for this season.

In this episode, we sit down with Nikki as she unpacks her inspiring journey as an assistant principal. Nikki shares advice for new teachers and emphasizes the importance of knowing who you are—and equally, who you're not.

Nikki talks about her passion for continual improvement within the classroom and emphasizes the importance in the culture of supporting each other within the Trust.

With the book title challenge nearing completion can Elaine or Mike stop Alex this week from securing another win?

In this week's episode, Sue takes us through her early career journey as a curriculum leader and head of year. We hear about her time in pastoral support and her belief in the importance of pastoral support within education. We also hear about her passion for training the next generation of teachers and the importance of supporting trainee teachers.

In the book title challenge this week, after Mike's victory last week will Elaine stop Alex from making it 5 wins? Join us this week as we find out.

This week, we hear from Miranda Saville, who shares her career highlights and her path into teaching.

We explore the value of integrity, how going above and beyond makes a difference and why embracing change can be a good thing.

Miranda also reveals her three leadership lessons and explains the power of listening.

With Alex securing four wins, can Elaine or Mike win a round this week? Tune in to find out.

In this week's episode, we chat with Hannah Collins, Vice Principal at Trinity Academy Leeds.

Hannah talks about the privileges and challenges of building a new free school in Leeds.

Hannah also shares her insights on how dreaming big can transform students' lives for the better, her deep love of reading, and her belief in the power of words and stories to shape the future.

In other news, can Elaine or Mike stop Alex from making it 4 in a row this week?

Welcome back to week 3 of Sparke Sounds. This week we are joined by Oliver Alcock, Director of IT for Trinity MAT.

In this episode, we discuss Oliver's journey into IT and then into leadership.

Oliver shares his insights on the power of technology within education, the importance of building a strong team, and why being passionate about your work matters.

In round 3 of the book title challenge, can Alex make it 3 in a row?

This week, we're joined by Caroline Hamilton, who shares her fascinating career path.

From starting in finance to making the bold move into teaching, then returning full circle to the private sector, Caroline shares insights into leadership and the lessons learned along the way.

We'll also uncover her ultimate biscuit, explore the pride she feels in her work, and discover how White Rose Maths is changing the world with education outreach programmes.

And after last week's victory in the book title challenge, the big question remains: can Alex make it two wins in a row? Tune in now to find out.