American International School of Zagreb

The Bear Cave

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The Bear Cave is the official American International School of Zagreb podcast - your backstage pass into the stories that shape our school community. In each episode, we invite voices from across AISZ - students, teachers, staff, parents, alumni and more - to step into the Cave and share their journeys. From personal challenges and unexpected successes to passions, ideas and defining moments, these conversations go beyond the classroom to reveal what truly connects the Bears. Honest, thoughtful and sometimes surprising, The Bear Cave is a space where experiences are shared, perspectives are ex...

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The Bear Cave Ep. 5 - Kristina Ana Šprljan 05.07.2026 49:09

In Episode 5 of The Bear Cave , host Myles Finn sits down with longtime AISZ teacher Kristina Ana Šprljan to explore her remarkable journey from AISZ student to AISZ educator. Kristina shares stories from growing up at the American School of Zagreb, navigating the Croatian War of Independence, adapting to Croatian public school after years abroad, and eventually finding her calling in teaching. Th...

The Bear Cave Ep. 4 - Doreen Garrigan 22.06.2026 46:40

In Episode 4 of The Bear Cave , host Myles Finn sits down with Doreen Garrigan , AISZ Lower School Principal. Doreen shares her 36-year journey in education, from classroom teaching and gifted education to school leadership in Romania, China, Brazil, and now Croatia. Myles and Doreen talk about building school culture, supporting teachers, staying connected to students, learning from feedback, and...

The Bear Cave Ep. 3 - Katherine McMullen 08.06.2026 46:40

In Episode 3 of The Bear Cave , host Myles Finn sits down with Dr. Katherine McMullen , AISZ Assistant Principal and incoming Principal. Katherine shares her journey from archaeology to education, with stops in Washington, Singapore, Beirut, and now Zagreb. Myles and Katherine talk about international teaching, school leadership, social-emotional learning, restorative practices, building relations...

The Bear Cave Ep. 2 - Stefanie Donnelly 24.05.2026 39:02

In Episode 2 of The Bear Cave , host Myles Finn sits down with Stefanie Donnelly , AISZ’s Bridges Program teacher and inclusion advocate. Stefanie shares her journey from Seattle to international schools in the Netherlands, Japan, and Croatia, and talks about building inclusive learning structures for students with intellectual disabilities. Together, Myles and Stefanie discuss neurodiversity, adv...

The Bear Cave Ep. 1 - Oliver Mando 07.05.2026 49:42

The Bear Cave kicks off with its very first episode, featuring Oliver Mando and host Miles Finn. In this opening conversation, Oliver shares his journey from growing up in Zagreb to studying in Shanghai and Singapore, building a music studio in a bomb shelter, working in music and events, and eventually finding his way back home and starting his new role at AISZ. Oliver and Miles explore internati...