Teach Middle East Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Leisa Grace Wilson sits down with Steve Cronin to discuss money and how educators working here in the Middle East and beyond can become financially free. This is part 1 of a two-part series. They discuss debt, savings, retirement and investments. This podcast is essential listening for all educators so please share this episode with your entire school.  Steve Cronin is the founder...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast, we speak with Asha Alexander. Asha is the principal and CEO of the GEMS Legacy School in Dubai. We talk about what it takes to be a good educator. Asha shares with us valuable lessons in leadership and how to ensure that we are building a lasting legacy with the work we do every day. Asha Alexander Asha Alexander is Principal at GE...

Send us Fan Mail The 2020-2021 academic year has been one of the most challenging to date. The resilience of staff, students and parents should be applauded. In this season finale of the Teach Middle East Podcast, we assembled an eclectic mix of educators to share the lessons learned in this academic year. Join us as we share all that we learned and what we are looking forward to in the new academ...

Send us Fan Mail Are you thinking of leaving teaching? Every year at this time many thousands of teachers leave the profession. What is causing them to leave? is leaving the profession the right solution? In this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast, we speak with David Keating an educator in Dubai, who recently left teaching but is coming right back within six months.  We discuss why so many...

Send us Fan Mail Many people think that self-promotion should be avoided. Teachers, especially, female teachers, often hide away in the shadows because they think that if they shout about the great work they are doing, they may be seen as arrogant or conceited. This episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast is dedicated to anyone who is reluctant to promote themselves. Leisa Grace speaks with Gemma...

Send us Fan Mail The rapid decline of children's physical ability is perhaps only noticeable by people like me who work in the area of movement with children every day. We as adults can make a positive difference to improve this whether it be a parent, teacher or carer. The academic and physical well-being of children depends on it. The learning of coordination skills need to be taken more se...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast, we speak with Martin Baker and Mike Glanville. We discuss how to transform safeguarding in education. We highlight the lessons that need to be learned in order to keep children safe in schools.  This conversation is one that every educator and school leader need to listen to and pay keen attention to.  Mike and Martin have recently...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast, we hear a school leader's perspective on wellbeing. Mark Leppard brings a wealth of experience as an educator and a school leader in the United Kingdom and the Middle East. He speaks candidly about his own journey to taking care of his own wellbeing. He also shares what he is doing in his current role as the headmaster of the...

Send us Fan Mail Being a courageous school leader takes vulnerability, honesty and hard work. Diana Osagie shares strategies and tips on how to become a courageous school leader. She tells us how leaders can take care of their well-being. She also shares with us how women can step up to school leadership with courage and confidence.  Bio: With over 2 decades of senior leadership in education (incl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast, we talk with Andi Price about the correct way of implementing Edtech in the classroom. We also touch on why educators should use social media, hashtags and the importance of collaboration in the education sector in the Middle East.  BIO : Andi Price is a Year 6 Teacher at Ranches Primary School, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He rece...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast, we talk to Kate Jones. Kate shares with us her top tips on retrieval practice, edutwitter and being an author as well as a teacher.  Kate Jones is Head of History at The British School Al Khubairat, Abu Dhabi. In addition to her teaching and leadership role, Kate is the author of four books with John Catt publishing which include L...

Send us Fan Mail What do you know about safeguarding? How seriously is safeguarding being taken in your school? Are you one of those educators who daydream or play on your phone during the mandatory safeguarding training? On this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast, we speak with Annmarie Christian, a safeguarding expert and consultant, about why safeguarding is more important now than ever b...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast, we are talking about talk with Sarah Lambert from Dubai College. We are discussing oracy in the classroom.  Communicating lies at the centre of what takes place in the classroom. Oracy is not just talking, it requires that teachers and students think carefully about the spoken language they are using. This will of course vary from...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast, We talk inclusion with Cas Germain. Cas is the SENCo at Horizon English school in Dubai. She shares some great tips on strategies for ensuring effective inclusion in your schools. As a bonus, we also discuss teacher and student wellbeing. Listen up and please remember to share this episode with a colleague or two. Connect with Cas:...

Send us Fan Mail If you have been to an education conference recently, you would have heard many speakers talk about the future of education. Many articles have been written on the topic. What if I told you that the future of education is now. On this episode of the Teach Middle East podcast, I speak with Christopher Pommerening about rethinking education and how we can serve students now. Because...

Send us Fan Mail I am a huge EdTech fan. I love to talk about EdTech, I love to explore the possibilities of EdTech in helping to make the lives of teachers and students easier. On this episode of the Teach Middle East podcast, I speak with Al Kingsley. Al is well known in the EdTech space and in the education circles globally. He is the Managing Director of NetSupport, and he is also the chair of...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast, we are talking all things STEM with Suzanne Saraya from ExploreLearning. We discuss why STEM education is so important especially at his time. We talk about diversity in STEM and most importantly we discuss the upcoming STEM MENA Conference, Which is due to take place online on March 16-17.  Register at www.stemmena.com Suzanne Sar...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast, I speak with Dr Adrianna Chestnut, principal of Bright Learners Private  School in Dubai. Bright learners school opened it’s doors to students at the start of the 2020 Academic year. Adrianna and I discuss what it is like to open a school in the midst of a pandemic, lessons learned and accomplishments along the way. We even touched...

Send us Fan Mail Let's Talk Teacher Burnout with Neil Thomas According to educationsupport.co.uk, 75% of teaching and education staff said they have experienced a variety of stress symptoms in the last two years;   Almost one in five (19%) said they had experienced panic attacks Over half (56%) had suffered from insomnia and difficulties sleeping Over a third (41%) had experienced difficulty...

Send us Fan Mail It is time to get happy! Yes, you heard that right. Happiness is a decision and it starts with gratitude. In this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast with chat with action Jackson about how teachers can help themselves and the young people that they teach to be happier.  Listen to the end because we even broke out in song during this episode. To connect with Action Jackson: ...

Send us Fan Mail Are you thinking about changing schools or even country? Do you have questions on whether or not this is the right time to move? Is your CV up to date and how do you get ready for the interview? We will be discussing this and so much more in this episode of The Teach Middle East Podcast with our special guest Bill Turner. Bio: Bill is a senior associate with Search Associates, sup...

Send us Fan Mail Self-evaluation is not simply a process, or an event sparked by an external stimulus but should be the core ingredient of continuous improvement in every school where the teachers and school leaders are the key agents of change. Get self-evaluation right … and the school functions like a well-oiled machine where everyone knows and understands their own roles and responsibilities,...

Send us Fan Mail Progressive schools consistently lament the dearth of capable leaders who can take up the reins at the top and sustain a robust stride towards continued school improvement.  One of the challenges facing schools in the respective context is the changing role and skillset of leaders that are expected to thrive in a ubiquitous digital world.  For example, a significant requirement fo...

Send us Fan Mail The concept of self-evaluation was initially introduced to schools as a means of driving the agenda for school improvement. As inspection regimes developed around the world, the accuracy and robustness of a school’s self-evaluation began to inform judgements on both the effectiveness of the school’s leadership and the school’s capacity for further improvement. This approach meant...

Send us Fan Mail There is no magic formula to creating an environment in which self-evaluation can flourish, but there are some underlying principles that will help you to gain some personal clarity, establish a conducive setting and keep the school moving in the right direction at the right speed. It is essential to remember that people carry out self-evaluation and this is where you must initial...