In this conversation, Brendan O’Keeffe reflects on his journey into education, underlining the importance of nurturing strong relationships with staff, pupils, and parents. He shares insights from his varied career, discusses the growing role of digital strategy in schools, and outlines his vision for Farrington’s Prep School. Brendan emphasises the value of adaptive teaching in sustaining children’s curiosity and love of learning. He also touches on the thoughtful integration of AI in education and closes with a message of inclusivity and support for parents.

Takeaways

• Building meaningful relationships with staff, pupils, and parents is vital.
• Education holds the power to transform lives.
• A diverse background in education strengthens leadership.
• Digital strategy plays a key role in today’s schooling.
• Adaptive teaching keeps students engaged and curious.
• Childhood should be filled with creativity and exploration.
• Open communication with parents helps build a strong school community.
• Effort and perseverance in learning matter more than final results.
• AI should be thoughtfully introduced into the classroom.
• Every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and valued in their learning journey.

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