Educators Going Global

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! Sometimes we happen to read articles and blog posts that ring true to us. Occasionally, we may even think, “Hey, this author could be talking about me and my experiences!” Well, guess what? I had this sensation when reading an article in TIEonline entitled “My Identity as an International Educator.” The article really nailed the character strengths, disposi...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! You might have noticed that we like to ask big, juicy questions that our guests can sink their teeth into. We intend to provide you with as much information and rich detail as possible, which guides us in designing our questions. In this interview with Dr. Alan Knobloch, we went super big! We asked Alan for his insights on the future of education.  Alan was...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! What is it like “going global” in an Africa-based international school and community? Educators are often intentional in choosing to live and work there. Could you be a good fit for an international school in Africa?  Thankfully, we have a veteran international educator who led a school in Africa and now consults with schools across the continent to answer...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! We continue to share with you what it means to be an international educator. We speak to the dispositions and character strengths many engage to be outstanding educators and remarkable human beings. Our guest for this episode exemplifies such character while demonstrating how flexibility and a growth mindset led her to various leadership roles in schools an...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! Growing one’s network is a common theme in many of our interviews. We probably will not find a more connected person in the international schooling community than Laura Light! Laura is the current Executive Director of The Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE), which she joined in September 2021. She brings to AAIE many years of...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! An integral aspect of international education involves transitions. We not only move between schools and countries, but we also find ourselves making moves within our schools with our jobs and roles while also going through the normal life transitions of experiencing the stages of life, possibly raising children, taking care of aging parents, and so on but...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! Are you looking to move into administration at some point? Do you know what it takes? Fortunately, we have lots of advice for you with our guest Dr. Gregory Moncada.  Dr. Moncada is the Head of School for the Harare International School (HIS) in Zimbabwe and was previously the founding director of the Qatar Academy for Science and Technology (QAST), the Qat...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! Support dogs positively influence our emotional state. So why not bring trained service dogs into schools? Meet 3 international educators who have begun support dogprograms:  Brenda Manfredi (International School of Prague) has worked in New York, Bangkok, Thailand, and Hanoi, Vietnam. She and her family now live in Prague, Czech Republic. Program Descripti...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! What character strengths and dispositions help international educators start their going global journey to sustain them through the ups and downs of teaching and living internationally? We learned firsthand from our guest, Jessica Simmons, who shared a multi-part Going Global Story that models these traits.  Jessica Simmons is from Melbourne, Australia. She...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! David and Audrey recorded a brief episode to explain that we are pausing for the summer. Additionally, we made a request for suggested topics or guests. Finally, we also reminded our listeners that listening to the podcast on their phones is an option to explore.  Here are some instructions on how to do so .   Have a relaxing summer, everyone! Support the s...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! We spoke with first-time international educator Tonya Busse, who shares her recent recruiting experience. We learn how a couple of big snowstorms opened the door for Tonya to learn about – and then act on her learning about – international education. We cover Tonya’s recruiting journey through onboarding and connecting to the teacher she will replace at her...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! If you are like most people , you probably think about what the applicant needs to do to shine for the recruiters . In this episode, we flip that perception on its head, giving applicants agency and putting them squarely in the driver’s seat as they actively engage with prospective schools to see how the schools measure up! Our guest, Lloyd French, works fo...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! Please note: We had a lot of trouble with the audio quality of this recording, but it gets better after the first three minutes. Please keep listening! Have you ever considered all that goes into the search for a new Head of School? We were excited for this opportunity to learn more about this very important aspect of recruiting for international schools. D...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! Building a community is a massive undertaking — especially when that community spans the globe! Ron Rosenow is the founder and driving force behind the International School Community website. He joins us to share how his “baby” has significantly grown over the past 12 years! Ron’s mission is to create the ultimate online platform for international school ed...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! You may recognize the name Julia Walker from her TCK/CCK podcast, Across Oceans. Julia is an adult third culture/cross-cultural kid, a child of international educators, and a fellow podcaster. She grew up in Canada, Egypt, and Singapore before returning to Canada for university. Now, she is completing her Master’s degree in Environmental Science in Switzerl...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! Imagine if we could all live in an inclusive world where every individual is supported, resources are accessible, potential is maximized and action is inspired. That is the vision of SENIA International. Lori Boll joined us to share the latest on how SENIA International is expanding their outreach and offerings to help international educators better underst...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! How well have you been keeping up with current trends in International Education? Dr. Heather Naro has her finger directly on that pulse. Heather joins us again, this time to discuss several macro-level topics in International Education. This episode contains valuable insights for those new to international schooling and for veterans curious about internati...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! How can students achieve educational outcomes in a challenging way in a creative setting? The answer at the International School Nido de Aguilas in Santiago, Chile is: through the Outdoor Education Program! Zack Beaty is the Outdoor Education Coordinator at Nido de Aguilas. Originally from Waco, Texas, Zack and his wife, Becca, an elementary educator, moved...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! Talk about a Cross-Cultural Kid! Harry Qian is an undergraduate at UC Berkeley planning to study Physics. He has Chinese blood flowing in his veins, grew up along the banks of River Tiber in Italy, and received his education at an American International School in Rome.  During his downtime at Berkeley, he volunteers in an aid organization, connects with oth...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! Did you know that teacher candidates in selected U.S. universities can do their student teaching overseas? What an opportunity, right! We decided to learn more about this option by speaking with Dr. Danielle Carrier who is an associate professor of curriculum and instruction at the University of Southern Mississippi.  Danielle recently graduated from the Un...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions!  International Schools Services is an organization that provides, well, services for international schools. You may be familiar with their recruiting fairs, but ISS offers so much more than that. These two ladies helped us learn more about ISS.  Nadine Richards is ISS’s Director of Leadership Searches. Previously, she served as a Teacher as well as in a var...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! Ghazi Gashut grew up as an international student who attended a large variety of international schools. He truly exemplifies what it is to be a TCK - a third culture kid, or someone who is not “from” the host country, but is not really “from” their country of passport either, hence “third culture”. Another, more recent term for this is “Cross-cultural kid”....

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! International head of school Bob Gross joined us from Minnesota for this episode.  Bob Gross is a retired superintendent of schools now living in Minnesota. Bob spent 35 years in public education as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. In 1999, he was appointed the superintendent of schools at Singapore American School in Sing...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! In this three-part bonus series, we take a deep dive into some very important aspects of tax filing and nest egg building for American citizens.  Even if money is not your thing, this series will help you save a lot -- if it prompts you to, as our guest Jeff Devens suggests, start asking critical questions. The three parts of the series are: 1-How to file U...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! In this three-part bonus series, we take a deep dive into some very important aspects of tax filing and nest egg building for American citizens.  Even if money is not your thing, this series will help you save a lot -- if it prompts you to, as our guest Jeff Devens suggests, start asking critical questions. The three parts of the series are: 1-How to file U...