Teach Middle East Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to be inspired as we kick off this episode with the effervescent principal of Glendale School in Dubai, Jasmit Kaur Kang. Join us on a journey from Liverpool to Dubai, delving into Jasmit's morning routines, her penchant for travel, and her love for 80s music. We'll also sip a cup of our favourite beverages together and embark on some fun quick-fire rounds that...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the transformative power of STEM and STEAM education and how it is shaping our future as we engage in an enlightening conversation with our guest Annam Arif, the head of ICT and Innovation Technology at English Language Private School in Dubai. Through an insightful tour of what a robust STEM curriculum looks like, Annam takes us beyond the world of robotics, demonstratin...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for an enlightening journey as we sit down with the captivating Michelle Jackson, a seasoned educator with an insatiable wanderlust. Michelle shares her transformative experiences, moving from the United States to immerse herself in the rich Emirati culture in Al Ain, UAE. She speaks to the joys and trials of being an educator abroad and gives us a peek into the warm and...

Send us Fan Mail Jan Taylor, an accomplished education consultant and former school leader, shares her wisdom with us. This episode is a treasure trove of advice on how to strike a work-life balance, the significance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, and the often-overlooked aspect of self-care for educators. Jan, with her rich experience, challenges the convention of an always open-do...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to be truly inspired as we sit down with the globally acclaimed advocate for inclusive education, Daniel Sobel. From his personal struggles in school to his significant contributions to the field of inclusive education, Daniel's journey is nothing short of remarkable. We delve into the fascinating world of inclusive classrooms, discussing how to meet each student&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine a future where students are not just ardent learners of mathematics but are also expert problem solvers. That's what Asma Akhras, an experienced implementation leader for a curriculum nonprofit company, brings to our podcast table today. We delve into the disheartening cycle of math anxiety, and the root causes of the math struggles that our students face today - the...

Send us Fan Mail Clemmie Stewart, a seasoned educator and the Executive Principal at Beech Hall School, Riyadh, joins Leisa Grace on the Teach Middle East Podcast to talk about how to shake up traditional teaching and learning as we enter a new academic year. They stir the pot, traversing the delicate terrain between conventional and cutting-edge learning techniques while emphasising the critical...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how much of a role nutrition really plays in student education and well-being? Together with Lauren Hughes, the well-being coordinator at Repton Abu Dhabi, we unravel the importance of this often understated factor in children's educational journey. Our conversation uncovers the explicit need to engage in dialogue about well-being, given the vastly different wor...

Send us Fan Mail What if school inspections could be reimagined to be more developmental for schools, stakeholders, and authorities? Join Leisa Grace and Maryssa O'Connor, Principal and CEO of Gems Wellington School in Dubai, as they discuss her career journey and the importance of school inspections, transparency, and accreditation in international schools. Don't miss this thought-provo...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we unravel the business of education in the Middle East with our special guest, Shaun Robison, CEO of BBD Education and GSM Middle East. Together, we explore the growth and trends in the education sector, delving into the fascinating transition from publicly run schools to private operators running government schools and more. Shaun shares his personal journey from acad...

Send us Fan Mail Want your kids to become savvy savers and investors? Get ready for an enlightening conversation with Ben Bolger from Squirrel, an app that aids in teaching kids financial literacy. We dive into the importance of starting financial education as early as three years old and utilising positive language when discussing money. This episode is packed with actionable tips to help your yo...

Send us Fan Mail Are you using AI to make you more productive as an educator? If not, then this is the podcast episode to help you supercharge your productivity as an educator with AI. Bio: Dan Fitzpatrick The author of the acclaimed book, The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education, Dan imparts invaluable insights and tactics for harnessing AI in education. His ex...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when we prioritise and nurture school staff? John Tomsett argues that this is the key to student success. He proposes a shift in the education paradigm, where staff well-being is at the forefront. In this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast. Leisa Grace speaks with John Tomsett about why putting staff first is a game-changer in schools. BIO : John Tomsett taught...

Send us Fan Mail An outstanding teacher does several things that set them apart from their peers, but it might not be the things you think. In this Teach Middle East Podcast episode, Cat Chowdhary shares insights from her new book on what an outstanding teacher does. Bio : Cat Chowdhary is Head of English and Media Studies. She has ten years of experience working in the education sector, following...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a thought-provoking Teach Middle East podcast episode as we dive into Education's Big Questions with our guest, Kai Vacher ( Principal of the British School Muscat and Salalah).  Bio : A dynamic thinker and innovator, Kai has devoted his career to teaching, learning and seeking ways to bring out the very best in students, teachers and the community. Kai has an app...

Send us Fan Mail The gifted and talented narrative in schools has long been centred around the idea of identifying and elevating a select few students deemed to possess exceptional abilities. However, this approach is flawed and can have negative consequences for both the identified students and their peers. In this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast, Leisa Grace speaks with Morgan Whitfield...

Send us Fan Mail Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) is a framework used to promote fairness and justice in various settings, such as schools, organizations, communities, and society as a whole. On the Teach Middle East Podcast, Leisa Grace speaks to Kam Chohan about her work in promoting DEIJ in international schools. We also get practical about what international schools can do to p...

Send us Fan Mail You are just about to end the first term of the 2022-2023 academic year. How are you feeling?  Are you feeling rundown and fatigued? Perhaps, you are feeling burnout. In this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast, I chat with Ashley Green. Ashley offers us some really practical wellbeing tips that all teachers can implement in term 2 and beyond. Ashley is a wellbeing Coach, aut...

Send us Fan Mail Are you an educator in the United Arab Emirates? Do you know your rights and responsibilities as an employee in this country? On this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast, we speak to Ahmad AlKhalil.   Ahmad is a bilingual lawyer with 14+ years of experience in both contentious and non-contentious spheres with pedigree law firms and Multinational Corporations. His practice exp...

Send us Fan Mail Vikas Pota is the Founder & CEO of T4 Education, a digital platform he established as a response to the challenges posed by the pandemic on education globally. In this episode of the podcast, Vikas and Leisa Grace talk about how to transform education one teacher and one school at a time. T4 seeks to strengthen the cause of educators and schools by providing them with opportun...

Send us Fan Mail Can you be yourself as a school leader? What does it mean to lead with authenticity? We discuss this and more with Matt Hall and Gill Kelly in this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast. Matt Hall and Gill Kelly are the Directors and Lead Coaches at Making Stuff Better. They have both enjoyed outstanding careers in the field of Education, and now they work with over 130 interna...

Send us Fan Mail Dr Helen Wright is an Executive Coach and International Educator. She led successful schools for over 13 years before embarking on an independent portfolio career with executive coaching at its heart.  Her style is warm yet determinedly incisive, and she enjoys challenging a wide range of educational and other leaders globally. In this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast, we...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the 2022-2023 academic year. It is time to declutter education' Marie Kondo" Style with Mary Myatt. What do we no longer need in our schools and classrooms? It is time to kiss it, show gratitude and get rid of it. This is for all teachers and school leaders who want an organised school year, free from chaos and clutter. Renaissance sponsors the Teach Middle Ea...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the final episode of season two of the Teach Middle East Podcast. In this episode, Leisa Grace speaks with Olly Lewis. Olly shares his experience as an educator in the region. We reflect on the use of education technology in schools as well as digital cognition. Bio: Olly is Head of Digital Transformation at the Thomas Deacon Education Trust. Olly has worked at a range...

Send us Fan Mail If you want to make a difference, make a change or make your mark on the world, then this podcast episode is the one for you. In this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast, Leisa Grace speaks with David Harkin, CEO of 8BillionIdeas and Author of The Ripple Effect on how educators can create ripples. Bio: David is the Founder and CEO of 8billionideas which exists to give every s...