The Education Planet

In this episode of Education Planet , we sit down with Jan Kosinski Gortych , head of the Unit for Educational and Specialist Support at Poland’s Ministry of National Education and IVLP alumnus. Jan shares his incredible travel mishaps on the way to the U.S., offers insights into Poland’s inclusive education policies, and reflects on how global perspectives—from Kentucky schools for the blind to i...

In this heartfelt episode of The Education Planet , we sit down with Rosalva , an inspiring English teacher and educational coordinator from Yucatán, Mexico. From dreaming of being a flight attendant to becoming a passionate advocate for junior high students, Rosalva shares how she found her true calling in education. We explore: Her personal story of becoming a teacher by chance—and falling in lo...

Join us in this inspiring episode as we talk with Vashkar Bhattacharjee, a visionary accessibility advocate from Bangladesh. Born in a rural village and losing his sight at the age of two, Vashkar faced overwhelming odds—but through determination, innovation, and the power of technology, he became a national leader in digital inclusion. 🎧 Hear how he: Fought for the right to education and inclusi...

In this special episode, we welcome Genesis Eakes —international leadership coach, educator, and the inspiration behind this podcast! Genesis shares how she moved from the classroom to global consulting and gives powerful advice on: 💡 Why taking action is more important than just learning 🧠 How fear blocks creativity—and how to overcome it 🔑 The 3 traits of people who actually do the work 🎤 Ti...

In this inspiring episode, we welcome Barsha Tamang, co-founder and CEO of Lokopakar, an impactful youth development organization from Nepal. Barsha shares her personal journey overcoming societal stereotypes and challenges faced by young women in education. Dive deep into Lokopakar’s transformative initiatives, such as the "Strengths Together" program, creating safe spaces for girls to...

Who are behind The Education Planet podcast? Maira, Teresa, Ronald, Pedro and Balazs met online to talk about their IVLP experiences. Stay tuned, we are already working on the next episode!