Hosted by Regional Director Gemma McLean, Beyond the Canvas features honest, down-to-earth conversations with educators and changemakers in the education space. Each episode offers fresh ideas, real stories, and practical strategies to use at your own institution.
Season 1 - Episode 1 | Darren Ponman, Deputy Principal at Hunter School of the Performing Arts
Darren has led a whole-school approach to Canvas, bringing clarity, consistency and collaboration to teaching and learning. In this conversation, he shares how a thoughtful LMS setup can free up teachers to focus on what matters most: the human side of education. Darren also reflects on how tools like Commons and templates could support broader equity across NSW schools.
