Educators Going Global

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...

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! Jackie Scully joined us from New Jersey in the US for this episode. She is an experienced History & Psychology Teacher and is the  Creator & Host of The Teacher Story , which features her own story and interviews with teachers from around the world. Jackie is also the Co-founder of The Teacher Circle LinkedIn group, a global community to support tea...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! Who do you think of when it comes to educational leaders who stand out for their ideation, collaboration, innovation, and drive? I bet that Jeff Utecht is at the top of your list whether you went to one of his sessions at a conference or enjoyed his company at your school.  From being one of the first educational bloggers, first international educational po...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! This is the final episode of our Foundational Series.  The guiding question was “What is the inside scoop on what you might want to look (out) for in a school?”  We discussed what makes schools reputable and, conversely, what are red flags to look out for when considering applying to various international schools.  This episode was recorded on August 14, 20...

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! Mel Idema and Cole Savage joined us from Abu Dhabi as first-time international educators. They shared their story and provided some very helpful tips for teachers as they prepare to transition from their home country to a new home abroad. Mel and Cole are a newlywed couple from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They love hiking in the mountains with their dog, Nha...