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PrincipalED: Conversations with Grace McCallum

Full Circle with Math Educator Edith Louie

June 08, 2026 • Grace McCallum/Branksome Hall

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What does it take to shape decades of young minds, redefine a math curriculum and still have enough energy for a Friday dance party with students? In the unforgettable Season 2 finale of PrincipalED, host Grace McCallum sits down with the veteran math educator Edith Louie for a deeply personal, full-circle conversation. Edith looks back on her remarkable 28-year journey as a teacher, Instructional Leader and Admissions Associate at Branksome Hall.

From her early childhood days teaching her stuffed animals after school to leading the Branksome Math Department for a decade, Edith’s impact on her students and colleagues has been profound. In this episode, Edith shares insights on:

Restructuring the math curriculum to align with Branksome’s social-emotional learning strategy,
Her influential work outside of Branksome with the International Baccalaureate Educator Network and the Independent Schools of Mathematics Association,
The impact of community engagement and the initiatives Edith started, including a partnership with the Rose Avenue Public School,
Why mentorship is important as she prepares to pass the torch to the next generation of leaders, and
Her next chapter, as she prepares to transition into an expanded Admissions role, reflects on the lifelong impact of a Branksome education and shares her joy in being an ambassador for the school (and why she is committed to giving back as a legacy gift donor).

Stay tuned until the end for a delightful rapid-fire round featuring space-travel dreams, timeless maternal advice and a groovy look at the song that fuels Edith's morning commute!

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Episode keywords: Curriculum development, instructional leader, global citizenship, community service, JUMP Math, growth mindset, teacher spotlight, Edith Louie, math mentorship, STEM education, International Baccalaureate, school admissions

Show keywords: Branksome Hall, Grace McCallum, podcast, education, girls’ education, leadership, school leadership, independent schools, private schools, girls, teens, women, academic success, social-emotional learning, resilience, well-being, future of education, university preparation, women in leadership