181: Dirty, Messy, and Full of Wonder: Remembering Juliet Robertson

This episode is a heartfelt tribute to Juliet Robertson—author, educator, and leader in nature-based education. Juliet’s work invited educators to trust children, embrace uncertainty, and see learning as something alive, messy, and deeply human.

Victoria reflects on Juliet’s lasting impact on the field, her writing (Dirty Teaching and Messy Maths), and her advocacy for loose parts as a way of honoring children’s agency and creativity. The episode also revisits Juliet’s appearance on Episode 36 and shares a personal reflection shaped by exchanged card decks and Juliet’s open journal entries.

This is an invitation to pause, remember, and carry Juliet’s legacy forward—through curiosity, presence, and trust.

Reflection Prompt

Where might you loosen your grip and allow learning to unfold more freely?

Quote

“Learning is not something we control—it is something we make space for.”

— Inspired by Juliet Robertson

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