About Bianca McLeish, Founder of The Teacher Wellbeing Academy
Bianca is a school wellbeing consultant, and former teacher with over 20 years of classroom experience. Her journey was reshaped by personal burnout, sparking a deep dive into neuroscience, psychology, and Positive Education.
Holding a Master of Education in Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing, Bianca blends research with lived experience to offer practical, compassionate strategies that help educators regulate stress, restore balance, and reconnect with their purpose - creating sustainable wellbeing across school communities.
My Vision: To Strengthen Teacher Wellbeing and Sustainability
To ensure every teacher has access to wellbeing‑focused professional learning that strengthens their sustainability in the classroom - where educators feel valued, supported, and able to flourish both personally and professionally.
My Values: Compassion, Empowerment and Sustainability
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Compassion
I honour educators with empathy and non-judgment, helping them cultivate the self-compassion they so often give to others.
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Empowerment
I empower educators with the tools and insight to take ownership of their wellbeing journey - grounded in research, reflection, and care.
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Sustainability
I prioritise practices that nurture educators’ wellbeing over time - not quick fixes, but lasting support for real classrooms and real lives.
I’m a teacher at heart and a wellbeing consultant by mission - dedicated to helping educators thrive.
I had wanted to be a teacher my whole life. My purpose was to help students reach their full potential. But over time, I lost direction. Chronic stress crept in quietly, until I was running on empty. I gave endlessly, until all that remained were feelings of self-doubt, cynicism, and emotional exhaustion. I didn’t know it then, but I was experiencing burnout.
Then everything shifted - not my job, but my approach. I discovered tools grounded in neuroscience and Positive Psychology that helped me regulate my nervous system and reclaim my wellbeing. The demands didn’t change, but I did. I stayed in the same role, at the same school, but with clearer boundaries, renewed energy, and a deeper connection to my students.
That journey inspired me to write the ‘Teacher Wellbeing Transformed’ and create The Teacher Wellbeing Academy.
I founded The Teacher Wellbeing Academy to support educators who feel like they’re drowning in the very work that once lit them up. If you’re burnt out, disillusioned, or ready to walk away - I see you. Before you leave, I invite you to pause. To reflect. To try something different.
Because your wellbeing matters. And you don’t have to do this alone.
Meet the Founder
“Bianca has a deep understanding of teacher and student wellbeing and is truly committed to helping others thrive. She has a special talent for turning complex ideas into practical, engaging learning experiences that really connect with educators and make a real difference.”
— David Eke, Student Wellbeing Coordinator, Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor of Arts (Double Major in Psychology), University of Queensland, 1997
Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood), Queensland University of Technology, 1998
Master of Education (Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing), Flinders University, 2023
20+ years teaching in Primary Schools, Queensland Department of Education
2 years as Student Wellbeing Coordinator, Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton
Trained in Berry Street Education Model (Foundation Training & Masterclasses)
Ready to feel supported, seen, and sustainably well?
Whether you're an educator seeking personal guidance or a school leader exploring staff wellbeing solutions, I am here to walk alongside you. Explore the services offered at the Teacher Wellbeing Academy to find the right fit for your wellbeing journey.