The International Schools Podcast

A conversation with Timothy Cook (Director, The Cognitive Privacy Project & Connected Classroom | Psychology Today Columnist, The Algorithmic Mind) on exploiting how AI may be changing the way children think, learn, and grow. About Timothy Cook Timothy Cook, M.Ed., is an international educator, AI researcher, and Director of the Cognitive Privacy Project. With more than a decade of teaching ex...

A conversation with Aylin Erengul Gregg and Ana Arana on supporting multilingual learners without mistaking English fluency for ability. About Aylin Erengul Gregg Aylin Erengul Gregg is an English Language Acquisition specialist with a passion for supporting multilingual learners in accessing meaningful and equitable education. Having taught in diverse international school settings, she brings a g...

From digital assessment to systems transformation, what's changing, and what it matters. About Dr. Jenny Gillett Dr. Jenny Gillett is a Senior Expert in the International Baccalaureate’s Education Innovation team, based in The Hague. She has worked with the IB for more than 15 years across curriculum and assessment, including leading reviews of the Diploma Programme philosophy, history, global pol...

Supporting gifted students with care and clarity. About Dr. Michael Cascianelli Dr Michael Cascianelli is Head of Secondary Years, Diploma Programme at the International Baccalaureate, and a University of Cambridge-trained researcher, school leader, and author specialising in Gifted Education. His doctoral research pioneered the first implementation of a Schoolwide Enrichment Model in Italy, trans...

What schools must understand now as AI reshapes learning, leadership, and decision-making. About Corey Layne Crouch Corey is the Chief Program Officer at AI for Education and a former high school English teacher, a founding public charter school principal, and edtech executive. With over 20 years of experience leading innovation in school design focused on equity and access, she now specializes in...

A balanced conversation on smarter workflows, human judgment, and what comes next. About Adam Morris Adam Morris is the Product Director, Integrations at Faria Education Group, where he leads a development team for ManageBac and OpenApply. With experience as a teacher, school leader, technology director, and software engineer, he brings a practical, school-centred approach to solving challenges in...

How teachers and students are using AI at school and beyond. About John Dolman John Dolman is a Media Studies teacher at Ponteland Community High School. He holds an MEd in Educational Leadership and Practitioner Enquiry and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Newcastle University. He has worked in schools in the UK, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates, teaching English and Media and ho...

How hidden AI recommendations shape our decisions and identity. About Prof. James Brusseau, PhD James Brusseau, PhD is a Professor of Philosophy at Pace University in New York City, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate students. He has taught philosophy for more than 14 years in Mexico, Europe, and the United States, including at California State University–Fullerton before joining Pace in...

Helping absent students stay part of learning. About Simone Isaacs Simone Isaacs is the Director of Customer Success at No Isolation, where she works closely with schools across Europe to support the implementation of AV1, which is a telepresence robot. AV1 is a solution designed to maintain learning and belonging during student absence. With 28 years of experience in schools and alternative provi...

Why schools need data that helps every child be seen, heard, and belong. About Paul Swanson Paul is the Director of Innovation and Institutional Research at Atlanta International School. Drawing on experience as a teacher, coach, and school leader in international schools around the world, he is passionate about helping schools use data and technology to better understand the whole child and suppo...

Stories, identity, and belonging through student podcasting. About Jess Bauldry Jess Bauldry is a British/Luxembourgish writer who has worked for regional and national news outlets for the last 20 years. She currently splits her time between editing Silicon Luxembourg and Forbes Luxembourg, running educational workshops and doing standup comedy. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-bauldry/...

Everyone’s Invited: Creating Safer School Cultures Survivor voices, education, and the responsibility to change. About Alex Somers Alex is the Head of Education at Everyone’s Invited, where she has played a key role in developing and leading the charity’s education programme since its launch in September 2022. Alex leads educational sessions in schools, colleges, and universities across the UK, en...

Transforming schools through ethical, large-scale Al integration and collaborative learning. About Jamie Toner Jamie is an education technology and innovation leader with experience across K-12 and Higher Education in the UK, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. As Director of Technology and Innovation at Singapore American School, he leads digital transformation, AI integration, and the de...

Preparing students not just to face the world they inherit, but to transform it for the better. About Scott Jamieson Scott is the Global Collaboration Lead,  Facilitator, Coach, Empathy to Impact Host and Producer, Co-Director of Future Now: Student Leadership. Scott Jamieson is a facilitator with Inspire Citizens, where he works with international schools to deepen global citizenship and sustaina...

Exploring innovation where education meets entrepreneurship. About Durga Suresh-Menon Durga Suresh-Menon, Ph. D. , is Head of School at New England Innovation Academy. An energizing, dynamic and growth-minded educator with a record of inclusive leadership and passionate storytelling, Dr. Suresh-Menon joins NEIA with over two decades of collaborative higher-education experience, academic program de...

How communication and connection shape our professional lives. About Helen von Dadelszen Helen von Dadelszen is a public speaking and voice coach who works with researchers, healthcare professionals and humanitarian staff to help them share their work clearly and confidently. Through her company, Present Potential Sàrl, she provides coaching in speaking, presenting, and interviews, with a focus on...

Reflections from international school leaders on ethics, practice, and what the future may hold. About Warren Apel Warren is the Director of Technology at The American School in Japan, co-founder of the edtech startups Scholastico and Ecoballot, and Global Project Coordinator for the World Digital Schools Project. With over 20 years of experience in international education, he has served at school...

About Ellen Heyting Ellen Heyting is a passionate educator, researcher, and facilitator based at Melbourne Metrics within the Faculty of Education at The University of Melbourne. With over a decade of K–12 teaching and leadership experience in IB World Schools across Melbourne, Beijing, Singapore, and Helsinki, she brings a global lens to her work on teacher identity, instructional leadership, and...

Tools, insights, and conversations to help us make better decisions about the future. About Adam Binksmith Adam Binksmith is the Director of Sage, a nonprofit building tools to help people make sense of the future. His work spans AI explainers at AI Digest, and forecasting platforms like Fatebook and Quantified Intuitions. With a background in computer science, philosophy, and rationality research...

Reflecting, reimagining, and rewriting life after teaching overseas featuring Audrey Forgeron and David Carpenter. About Audrey Forgeron After first heading overseas in 1990 for a short-term teaching contract in Ethiopia, Audrey Forgeron never looked back. Over three decades and seven countries later, international teaching became both a career and a lifestyle; one filled with rich cultural experi...

Well-being and Leadership in times of change and complexity. About Kristen MacConnell Kristen MacConnell, Ph. D is a seasoned international school leader and lifelong educator dedicated to cultivating future-ready learners through joy, curiosity, and inclusion. Currently serving as the Elementary Principal at the American School of Barcelona, she brings decades of experience supporting educators a...

A conversation about navigating change, sharing purpose, and supporting schools through the complexities of Al in education. About Rachel Bodily Rachel Bodily is an experienced international educator and Co-Founder of Eblana Learning. With over a decade in IB schools, she has taught MYP Mathematics, coordinated service learning, and supported inclusive education. Her journey with AI in education b...

Leading with heart and strategy in a changing world. About Yasmine Aslam - Hashmi Yasmine Hashmi is a passionate educator, DEIJ advocate, and global leader dedicated to inspiring positive change through education. With a career spanning over two decades, Yasmine has taught in classrooms across Canada, Korea, and Switzerland, and has taken on leadership roles ranging from curriculum development to...

Global Voices, Shared Challenges, Real Support About Aimee Skidmore Aimée is an international educator, teaching and learning coach, and obsessive tinkerer of better ways to teach and lead. She’s built and runs a coaching program at an international school, and works with teachers and leaders who want students to step up and share responsibility for learning.  A big believer in co-designing learni...

Empowering women in education to lead with confidence, challenge barriers, and drive change. Liz Free  CEO International School Rheitnal Co-Strategic Lead Europe WomenEd Vivienne Porritt OBE Co-founder Global Strategic Leader #WomenEd Nancy Squicciarini Head of the Middle Leader Certificate for ECIS  Co-Strategic Lead Europe WomenEd About Liz Free Liz Free is a co-founder of #WomenEd Nederlands an...