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Educators Going Global77. Bahrain: A Middle Eastern Island Oasis: Our Second Chat With Dave McMaster of ASBahrain.We enjoyed our first interview with Dave McMaster so much that we spoke with him a second time! If you missed the first interview on what it is like to start an international school, definitely check it out – it’s Episode 74. Dave also recorded two Going Global Stories for us. Head to our information hub to enjoy those. Dave has 35 years of K-12 education experience, primarily in leadership roles in Canada, Hong Kong, and Bahrain. He joined the Esol organization in Bahrain in September 2018, and led the founding team in establishing the American School of Bahrain, which opene...2025-04-2534 minEducators Going Global76. Chapters of Our International Careers and What They Teach Us: Meet Long-Time Veteran Mark LewisAs international educators, like so many others, in a sense, we tend to write chapters to our life stories. These stories can be organized by countries, schools, travel, and, of course, the regular categories of relationships, family, children, aging, and so on.We were fortunate to catch our guest, Mark Lewis, just as he was reflecting about the chapters of his international experiences, with his retirement coming up in a couple of months.Mark is a seasoned international educator with experience at the International School Manila, American International School Riyadh, Concordia International School Shanghai, Bodwell...2025-04-1358 minEducators Going Global75. Get Well Soon(ish)! Laying the Groundwork for Much-Needed, Sustainable, Holistic Wellness Programs.Where does your school stand in terms of designing, implementing and measuring the effectiveness of its whole-school wellness program? Several of our thought-leader guests have told us that wellness is at the top of the to do list for many international schools. Along with Wellness, another recurring topic in our episodes is change management, especially around the development of new programs. We hear stories about initiative fatigue and the dropping of programs when their champions leave the school. With so much talk around wellness and change management we decided to invite Alison Leathwood on the sh...2025-03-281h 14Educators Going Global74. Smile! You're Starting a New School. A Candid Conversation with a Master School Starter, ASB Director Dave McMaster.If you’ve ever visited the International Schools Services website, you may have noticed at some stage that they added a button at the top that said “start a school”. The button has now moved to the bottom of the page, but it’s still there. For us, it always felt like that line from the movies, “I wonder what happens if I press this button?” Well, Dave McMaster is a brave soul who has “pushed the button” on starting a school, not once, but three times. We think it’s fair to say that Dave knows what happens! Dave has 35 ye...2025-03-1454 minEducators Going Global73. Retrospective: The Lincoln School, Kathmandu - At 71, Still A Special PlaceHow do international schools get their start- in particular the original ones from so many years ago? Many of them had very humble beginnings, with a handful of students, a few parents (usually spouses of diplomats or business people who had moved overseas) and a large house or a few rooms where lessons could be held. At 71 years of age, The Lincoln School in Kathmandu, Nepal is one such school. In this “case study-style” interview, we were lucky enough to be able to speak with Barbara Butterworth, who was head of the school from 1998 - 2005. Barbar...2025-02-2841 minEducators Going Global72. Going "Unglobal": More Stories From Our Trio of Vets --Transitioning Out of International EducationInternational educators, are you ready for the day when you go “unglobal”?We gazed into our crystal ball again with our all-star panel of Amy Hunt, David Ross, and Rob Howe, this time to learn how to transition out of international education.David Ross is a retired international educator. He began teaching in California, then moved to Malaysia with his family to teach at ISKL. He then took a sabbatical with his family to bike across Europe and ended up in Vietnam. He taught for nine years at SSIS. He enjoys SCUBA diving, playing in a ban...2025-02-141h 09Educators Going Global71. Fostering Global Citizens Through Service Learning: Stories of Changemaking, with LeeAnne LavenderMost international schools make it part of their mission to nurture global citizens who are in service to their community. Like all big, worthy goals, this needs lots of planning, implementation support, and accountability to determine if the school is on track.The usual questions come into play: who, what, why, etc. -- with the "how" being most prominent in our interview with LeeAnne Lavender, who helps schools with their service learning and global citizenship development efforts.LeeAnne is a consultant, coach and facilitator for international educators. She partners with schools and teachers to create...2025-01-311h 19Educators Going Global70. Prepare to Be "Bolled" Over By All Things AI for Teachers! Meet Michael Boll.We catch up with Michael Boll who is always on the bleeding edge, playing with the latest and greatest finding ways to use technology for teaching and learning. We have huge admiration for his tech savvy and also his adventurous spirit and his willingness to share his knowledge with us lesser mortals. Not to mention that his dry wit and self-deprecating humor weave through every interaction we have with him.Michael is a jack-of-all-trades educator, instructor, and designer, and is no stranger to juggling his expertise in education, training, startups, technology, and marketing – all while balancing on a...2025-01-1745 minEducators Going Global69. Got kids? You May Want to Listen Up: The Doctor is IN! A Chat With Dr. Jeff Devens, PhD.In all forms of school, there are some educators who really stand out as having “a way” with kids. Their ability to develop relationships of mutual trust and respect is second-to-none. Jeff Devens is one such educator. He has a way of putting everyone at ease.Jeff joined us for another episode – not to talk about finance this time, but to talk about his day job – working to support students and parents in international schools. As Audrey noted in her introduction to the episode, get your notebook and pen handy as Dr. Devens shares so much helpful informati...2025-01-0658 minEducators Going Global68. Season's Greetings: Our Season 2 Wrapped Up For You!Join us for our second anniversary show as we review and celebrate all the incredible guests from this past year. Our review provides some insights for each interview that might lead you to return to shows you previously enjoyed – and to seek out those you missed – to take a listen!We organized the episodes into the themes of: Recruiting and TransitioningInternational Teacher Experiences with Lessons LearnedDiversity, Equity and InclusionBelongingTechnology/ Online LearningLeadershipFuture of EducationInternational FamiliesStandalone Topics - Professional Development & Reviewing Our Resource LibraryThe show was recorded on December 14, 2024. Categories: Transitions | School Life | Travel...2024-12-2056 minEducators Going Global67. International Kid Turned International Teacher: The Journey of Maxwell CarpenterWe found Maxwell Carpenter globe-trotting into his first gig as an international teacher. We spoke to him about his experiences along the way. Maxwell Carpenter is an IB Physics teacher at St George's British International School of Rome. He began teaching in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington DC after studying Physics, Math, and Education at Virginia Tech. He is interested in exploring interdisciplinary approaches to education, drawing from his interests in philosophy, mythology, history, and comparative religion. In his free time, he enjoys reading and collecting, drinking and sharing tea.The Guiding Questions were, “Wha...2024-12-0649 minEducators Going Global66. Tales From a Trio of Intrepid Educators: Adventures and "Lessons Learned" As Told By a Panel of Veteran International TeachersGet ready to learn a lot about international education as we interview three long-term veterans while sharing a few insights ourselves. David Ross is a retired 58-year-old international educator. He began teaching elementary school in Los Angeles, then moved to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with his family to teach at ISKL for six years. He then took a one-year sabbatical with his family to bike across Europe and ended up in Saigon, Vietnam. He taught grade four for nine years at SSIS and coached middle and high school men’s volleyball. He enjoys SCUBA diving, free diving, playing in a...2024-11-271h 14Educators Going Global65. Teachers Are Learners, Too!: Professional Development from 21st Century LearningWhat makes great professional development? We spoke with Justin Hardman, the founder and Director of 21st Century Learning, about professional development for international educators. Since 2012, 21st Century Learning has connected more than 20,000 K-12 educators with a wide variety of face-to-face and online professional learning opportunities. Beyond professional learning, Justin has a passion for supporting schools in better-integrating technology into school programs with a focus on strategy, leadership, and planning for systemic change. He was Director of Technology at Hong Kong International School and has led EdTech consultancy projects with many of the leading i...2024-11-0852 minEducators Going Global64. Transitions Happen! Audrey and Mark Forgeron, Veteran International Educators, Share Their TipsTransitions are a given when you are an international educator.We did a different style show here with David asking all the questions as he interviewed Audrey and Mark Forgeron about their recent return and transition to international teaching. Audrey Forgeron is a 30-year, nine-country international teaching veteran. She has taught Health and PE, French, Information Technology, and Film. She has recently transitioned from teaching to life coaching. Mark Forgeron has spent 40 years as a teacher, with 38 years teaching internationally. Nepal is now his 10th country, and he has always been a middle-level ma...2024-10-261h 16Educators Going Global63. Future Proofing Education: Words of Wisdom from Michael Nachbar of GOAWe so enjoyed our first chat with Michael Nachbar, Executive Director of the Global Online Academy (GOA) that we asked him to come back for a second interview! Just as before, Michael tackled our questions with vigor and showed an incredible depth of knowledge. We are curious about the concept of “future-proofing” education, so it made sense to consider Michael’s take as a future-focused thinker. With that in mind, our guiding question was: “What does online learning look like going forward, especially given the rapid growth of AI?” Here are some of the topics covered: 2024-10-1159 minEducators Going Global62. Shhhh! We're Here With Greg Lemoine to Reveal "The Best-kept Secret" in Education.Who is growing a media empire based on international teaching? Who loves going to recruiting conferences? And who writes entire books in a weekend? The answer, of course, is our fellow podcasting buddy Greg Lemoine. Greg wrote a follow-up to his award-winning (we awarded it a gold star) first book, “Finding the Right Fit: Your Professional Guide for International Educator Recruiting Fairs and Amazing Stories of a Teacher Living Overseas.” His second book is “International Teaching: The Best-kept Secret in Education”. In this episode, we took a peek at some of those secrets. Greg also publishes the Internati...2024-09-2752 minEducators Going Global61. EGG is Resource-full! Audrey and David Share Some Helpful Resources From Our WebsiteWe always say, "Do your research!"In this show, David and Audrey share some fabulous resources from our Library, adding their own insights. Here are links to the resources:International School Community Blog - New Teacher Orientation Is Now Underway: 14 Must Haves AIELOC Resource pageWall Street Journal - Teachers Are Burning Out on the Job: Student Behavior and Mediocre Pay Are Taking Their TollGOA summer playlist 2024 and insights blogThe Economist - The Rich World’s Teachers Are Increasingly Morose (Pay Walled)S...2024-09-1324 minEducators Going Global60. Why Travel With Kids? We Asked YTravel Blog's Caroline Makepeace. She Schooled Us!Fellow podcaster and big-time travel blogger Caroline Makepeace joined us to share tips and insights when traveling with children. Caroline and her husband Craig usually report their travel wisdom through platforms like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure, Forbes, and the Today Show. Hence, we count ourselves fortunate to be able to tap into Caroline’s wisdom, as family travel is a significant part of being an international educator!Caroline Makepeace is the co-founder of two successful online publications: This is Raleigh, a platform for anyone looking to explore the best of Wake County, North Carolina, and YTravelBlog, one of...2024-08-3050 minEducators Going Global59. Reframing Diversity to Drive Belonging In International Schools: A Chat With the Multi-Talented, Big-Hearted Dr. Derrick GayHow do you tame your curiosity and limit your questions when talking to a man who sings opera, speaks five languages, and consults with hundreds of organizations ranging among the fields of education, financial services, beauty and fashion, non-profits, and the arts? This was our task when interviewing Dr. Derrick Gay on the topic of helping school communities flourish. Dr. Gay is a globally recognized intercultural competency strategist dedicated to fostering cultures of dignity and respect. With multifaceted expertise as an international speaker, author, researcher, educator, and university lecturer, Dr. Gay empowers individuals and organizations to deepen b...2024-08-201h 01Educators Going Global58. The School Heard Around the World: Global Online Academy, Directed by Michael NachbarAre you a small school wishing you could expand your course offerings? A student who has always wanted to explore a new area of study? Or maybe a teacher longing to teach about a passion topic area that is not offered at your school? Well, look no further!The Global Online Academy, in operation since 2011, addresses all of these issues. The Academy partners with schools around the world to offer over 60 courses, many of which introduce students to areas of study to which they may not otherwise have access.This is one of two interviews...2024-08-101h 01Educators Going Global57. Do You Have a Minute? Let's Talk About Bullying. Insights From Alain Pelletier on the Cost of SilenceWhat is bullying? What are the roles we see in a bullying situation? What can we do to help reduce the incidence of bullying in schools and on social media and to arm students with the social skills to help them avoid becoming victims? Alain Pelletier joined us for this episode to talk about his work in schools to raise awareness around bullying. Alain is a professional Canadian public speaker. Since 2008, he has given over 1400 conferences, presentations, and workshops on bullying to over 900 schools. Our Guiding Question was, “How can we recognize bullying? What can educ...2024-07-201h 15Educators Going Global56. After the Bell: Co-curricular Activities Unpacked, With Nick DeForest of the Globetrottin' ADsWe were so happy to interview fellow podcaster Nick DeForest! One of our wishes has been to have a guest who could explain what co-curricular programming looks like at international schools after school and on weekends. Nick, with his GLOBETROTTIN’ ADs podcast and website, is at the center of a global network of athletic directors and activity coordinators. As such, he can speak to what this programming looks like in international elementary, middle, and high schools. Nick DeForest is the Assistant Director of the Events Office at AIS Vienna, Austria. He is the founder of the...2024-07-051h 05Educators Going Global55. Educators Representing the Global Majority: Kevin Simpson and AIELOC Have Your Back!Wouldn’t it be great if everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, and belief system could have a champion? Well, they do! It’s the Association of International Educators and Leaders of Color, founded by Kevin Simpson. Kevin joined us to speak to his efforts through AIELOC to expand DEIJ learning in international schools. Kevin is a native of Flint, Michigan. He owns and operates KDSL Global, an international education consulting company launched in 2016 in the USA and the United Arab Emirates. He and his team have served thousands of schools, educators, and leaders worldwide in ov...2024-06-211h 18Educators Going Global54. Where are They Now? Updates From No-Longer Newbies Mel & Cole, Tonya and JessicaThis was a special episode as we caught up with some of our previous guests who are finishing either their first or second year of international teaching. As expected, they had many lessons and tips to share! Tonya Busse joined us from Kingston, Jamaica. Jessica Simmons connected from Abuja, Nigeria. And Mel Idema and Cole Savage dialed in from Abu Dhabi. You can listen to their individual interviews if you missed them. Mel & Cole, a married couple in their second year were on for Episode 13, Tonya Busse, a single teacher in her first year was our guest f...2024-06-071h 01Educators Going Global53. Mr. Data (But With a Human Touch!) - Meet Chris Smith and Learn to Embrace Educational Data"Mr. Data, make it so" For the non-Trekkies out there, meet Chris Smith, academic data analyst.Chris joined us to speak about the importance of using data to improve multiple aspects of our schools. Through his 25 years in international education, Chris noticed schools and educators collecting data but seeming overwhelmed by it or needing help knowing what to do with it. So, he began coaching, teaching, and consulting with schools and educators to help them discover what data they needed and how they could turn it into information that led to useful insights and...2024-05-2443 minEducators Going Global52. Longing for Belonging? Let Douglas Beam Help Point the Way!We all -- students and teachers alike -- long to belong. Douglas Beam from Global Online Academy joined us to share his insights on the importance of working to build a sense of belonging for students in our schools. He also discussed his doctoral work on gender and sexual minorities in international schools. Douglas has been a teacher and leader in schools in Europe, Asia, and North America and currently works at GOA as the Associate Director of Member School Engagement. He has taught or coordinated programs in elementary, middle, and high school and at th...2024-05-101h 20Educators Going Global51. When Kids are Part of the Equation: Recruiting as a Family, With Claire and JamelIt is such a treat to reconnect with a former student and to discover where their life has led them. In this episode, we reconnected with Claire Gaul, a student from our Saudi days. Claire and her husband, Jamel, teach at their third international post, a school in China. They shared so many great insights that you might have to listen to the episode twice to take them all in!Claire is originally from California, and Jamel was raised in Alsace in a Tunisian/Algerian family. They enjoy traveling, grilling, and being outdoors. They have 9-year-old twins (L...2024-04-261h 03Educators Going Global50. Embodying Your Values: Meet Kam Chohan, Executive Director of ECISCan you feel the energy in the air? This was a zinger of an episode!Kam Chohan, the Executive Director of the Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS), joined us for this episode. With a background in education and leadership, Kam Chohan is a learning leader who brings insight, wisdom, and compassion to the role. She demonstrates the ability to build meaningful, lasting relationships that contribute to personal and organizational development and improvement.Kam is a passionate educator and has enjoyed lecturing in mathematics and business in previous roles. As an example of h...2024-04-1242 minEducators Going Global49. Starting With the Man in the Mirror: Examining Our Practice With an Eye to Improving DEIJ - A Rich Conversation with Ken SheltonWarning: Show contains critical amounts of meaty information! Ken Shelton joined us to discuss how schools can effectively design and implement new programs. He used DEIJ as a case study for managing the change process. Ken Shelton is an award-winning educator and international keynote speaker addressing critical issues from multimedia literacy to cultural intelligences to Artificial Intelligence. Ken has over two decades of experience and an MEd specializing in Ed Tech and New Media Design and Production. An Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator, and Microsoft Innovative Educator, Ken has also served on Cal...2024-03-291h 24Educators Going Global48. Shedding "Light" on What Keeps Heads Up at Night - A Second Conversation With Laura LightWhat keeps international school heads awake at night? What all-important areas of decision-making currently occupy their thoughts? What trends in international education are they focused on? To find out, we again reached out to the very well-connected Laura Light, Executive Director of the Association for the Advancement of International Education. Laura joined AAIE in 2021, bringing in years of experience working alongside school heads and senior leadership, supporting the critical task of recruiting teachers and administrative talent. Before joining AAIE, Laura served as the Director of Global Recruitment at International Schools Services (ISS). Before joining ISS in...2024-03-1544 minEducators Going Global47. Consulting the Consultant: Updates from Jacqueline Mallais of JPMint ConsultingInternational teacher consultant Jacqueline Mallais joined us once again from Guadalajara, Mexico, for this episode. Jacqueline is a former international teacher and school leader with over 20 years of experience in six countries on four continents. Since heading overseas in 1996, she has helped numerous teachers secure amazing opportunities abroad. Originally from Ottawa, Canada, and now living in beautiful Guadalajara, Mexico, Jacqueline offers her consulting services to teachers looking for personal help and guidance on their job search journey. Our Guiding Question was, “What lessons were learned last year in your role as an international teacher consultant? What...2024-02-2959 minEducators Going Global46. Meet a Recruiting Phenom: Pauline O'Brien from International Schools ServicesWho is the go-to resource for the lowdown on the current state of international school recruiting? Thanks to an introduction from super-connector Laura Light, we were fortunate enough to connect with one of the best-placed people for answers to our recruiting questions. Pauline O'Brien is the Global Recruitment Business Strategy Development Director at International School Services (ISS). We peppered Pauline with questions to help our listeners deepen their understanding of where things stand concerning recruiting and other trends in international education. Pauline has 20+ years of experience in professional recruiting, client service, and school board relations in...2024-02-161h 15Educators Going Global45. Want a Better CV? Better See V! A Conversation With Job Search Coach Valeria LaitinenAre you going recruiting? Is your résumé up to date? Are you prepared for your interviews? If not, maybe you’d better see V! Yes; that’s the tagline for Valeria Laitinen, an international school principal who moonlights as a consultant helping educators prepare for the international recruiting process. She can help with all aspects of the job-seeking endeavor, from A to Z. We covered several topics in this episode, including: Valeria’s experiences as part of a diplomatic family (we are linking below, an interview she did for another podcast that goes...2024-02-0251 minEducators Going Global44. Tools to Help Make the Process of Choosing a School/City/Country More ObjectiveAudrey and David dive into the blog post “Profiling Schools, Cities, and Countries” to bring listeners’ attention to the importance of planning for their next move. The post provides criteria for comparing and ranking schools, cities, and countries to help you be more objective when 1 - planning which schools to apply to and then 2 - comparing job offers when they come in. These tools should prove to be super helpful as you go through the processes of setting your priorities, researching schools, interviewing and then making that final decision.We strongly encourage you to read the pos...2024-01-1941 minEducators Going Global43. Warm Vibes From Latin America: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Michael Adams of the TRI Association!Hola a todos! You are in for a real treat today. We were fortunate enough to speak with Michael Adams, Executive Director of the TRI Association. This is an association of schools in Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and the Caribbean. Michael embodies the spirit of community, connection, and sharing that supports the TRI mission. He also represents yet another current and ex-HOS that is genuine, dedicated, and wise in their leadership. Starting with his own Going Global Story and then throughout the interview, Michael demonstrated warmth and humanity that clearly reflected the vibe of the part of the world...2024-01-051h 11Educators Going Global42. The "OG" International Education Podcasters: Meet Dan Taylor and John Mikton of the ISPWhat happens when you speak with two leaders in the field of educational technology? You learn a lot! We were fortunate to speak with Dan Taylor and John Mikton, who, in their spare time, host the big dog of international education podcasting, The International Schools Podcast.Dan has been involved in the Google for Education community since 2006 and is the founder and director of AppsEvents, a Google-based PD provider. He has trained educators across the globe from El Salvador to Vietnam. John currently serves as the Primary Technology for Learning Coordinator at the International School o...2023-12-2256 minEducators Going Global41. Keeping Your Head While Becoming a Head: Greg Moncada's StoryImagine being a candidate to become a new Head of School! What would that be like? If you are a veteran international educator, you have most likely either participated in or witnessed your school finding a new Head of School. If you are going global for the first time, you might wonder how international schools are structured administratively — and if you make it through the first rounds of interviews, you will likely meet with the Head of School, sometimes called the Director or the Superintendent. And if you listened to our interview with Dr. Brent Mutsc...2023-12-0840 minEducators Going Global40. Happy EGG-i-versary to Us! & a Walkthrough of our WebsiteOver a year and a half ago, Audrey envisioned a website and podcast to help educators “go global”. She asked David to join her, and the work began – to provide written and audio content for our followers. Our first podcast episode went live in December of 2022, which makes this our first anniversary. Let’s celebrate our podcast guests and the growth of our information hub!Have you visited the Educators Going Global Information Hub website? It is a big part of our outreach connecting to our mission to spread the word about international education and to support those ne...2023-11-2645 minEducators Going Global39. What Does it Mean to Be an International Educator? We asked Sandy Sheppard to Share Her Wisdom on This Topic.Sometimes we happen to read articles and blog posts that ring true to us. Occasionally, we may even think, “Hey, this author could be talking about me and my experiences!” Well, guess what? I had this sensation when reading an article in TIEonline entitled “My Identity as an International Educator.” The article really nailed the character strengths, dispositions, and experiences of individuals who “go global” to teach. I shared the article with Audrey and said, “Let’s get the author, Sandy Sheppard, on the podcast” to help our listeners further build their understanding of what it means to be an internatio...2023-11-2433 minEducators Going Global38. What's Next in Education? -- And What's Europe Like? Two Vastly Different Questions, Addressed by Dr. Alan KnoblochYou might have noticed that we like to ask big, juicy questions that our guests can sink their teeth into. We intend to provide you with as much information and rich detail as possible, which guides us in designing our questions. In this interview with Dr. Alan Knobloch, we went super big! We asked Alan for his insights on the future of education. Alan was ready for this question because he participated with other school leaders through the Academy for International School Heads (AISH) to compile a list of articles about the future of education. You can f...2023-11-1053 minEducators Going Global37. Inside Scoop: The Nature of Schools in Africa, With Dr. Tim StuartWhat is it like “going global” in an Africa-based international school and community? Educators are often intentional in choosing to live and work there. Could you be a good fit for an international school in Africa? Thankfully, we have a veteran international educator who led a school in Africa and now consults with schools across the continent to answer these questions and more! We sat down with Dr. Tim Stuart to draw on his experiences. Tim is a Regional Education Officer with the US Department of State’s Office of Overseas Schools. He has been an intern...2023-10-2750 minEducators Going Global36. From Boarding School Teacher to Admissions Director to Transitions Coach: The Many Hats of Mona Stuart.We continue to share with you what it means to be an international educator. We speak to the dispositions and character strengths many engage to be outstanding educators and remarkable human beings. Our guest for this episode exemplifies such character while demonstrating how flexibility and a growth mindset led her to various leadership roles in schools and communities. Our guest is Mona Stuart, who speaks to the many roles she has filled over her career -- and beyond! Mona has gladly focused her life on learning and schools, with over 20 years of her educational care...2023-10-1337 minEducators Going Global35. Meet an Uber-Well-Connected International Educator: Laura Light, Head of the Association for the Advancement of International EducationGrowing one’s network is a common theme in many of our interviews. We probably will not find a more connected person in the international schooling community than Laura Light!Laura is the current Executive Director of The Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE), which she joined in September 2021. She brings to AAIE many years of experience working alongside school heads and senior leadership, supporting the most critical task of recruiting teachers and administrative talent. Before joining AAIE, Laura was known in the international school world for her leadership and dedication as the Dir...2023-09-2943 minEducators Going Global34. Pivoting Out of International EducationAn 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 doing so while living overseas. Transitions are so important that we made it one of the five categories in organizing information on our Educators Going Global website!In this episode, we drill down on what it can look l...2023-09-2254 minEducators Going Global33. Approaches to Advancing into AdministrationAre 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 Qatar Foundations’ new Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) school. Prior to his leading role at HIS and QAST, Dr. Moncada started new schools and programs throughout his career, including a progressive middle school based on the...2023-09-0848 minEducators Going Global32. Who Let the Dogs In? Support Dog Programs at Three International Schools!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 Description: ISP’s support dog program began after the COVID shutdown. It supports students and teachers and comprises two support dogs, Brodie and Sundae, who work out of ISP’s student life center and are shared by all counse...2023-08-261h 11Educators Going Global31. Grit, Determination and Perseverance - Character Traits that Can Lead to an International Teaching Position! Meet Jessica SimmonsWhat 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 has over 19 years of experience as a qualified educator. Working as a drama and humanities teacher across schools in various states of Australia and China (albeit only remotely), she also has over nine years of leadership experience. During a hiatus from teaching, she worked in t...2023-08-1154 minEducators Going Global30. Pausing for Summer - And How to Listen on Your Phone!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! Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patreon/educatorsgoingglobal...2023-07-1005 minEducators Going Global29. First International Teaching Contract Signed; Ready to Launch! Meet Tonya Busse.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 new school. Tonya is a teacher, runner, adventurer, and soon-to-be international educator in Kingston, Jamaica. Originally from Prince of Wales, Alaska, she is excited to return to island life after five years of teaching in beautiful (but landlocked) Colorado. Tonya has spe...2023-06-3044 minEducators Going Global28. Believe it - It's a Teachers' Market! A Conversation with LLoyd FFrench of Teach AwayIf 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 for Teach Away in the position of advising schools on how they can better present themselves to applicants in a very competitive landscape with so many schools competing for new staff. Lloyd compares the limited nu...2023-06-161h 02Educators Going Global27. Leading Leadership Searches for Search: A Conversation with Dr. Brent MutschPlease 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.Dr. Brent Mutsch joined us to outline the Head of School/Director/Superintendent search process led by Search Associates. Dr. Mutsch currently serves as a Senior Consultant a...2023-06-0247 minEducators Going Global26. Introducing the International School Community Website - a Fabulous Resource!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 educators, where they can connect, collaborate, and share insights with like-minded professionals from around the globe.Ron provided insights onThe origin of the ISC website and his reasons for starting it.How the ISC work...2023-05-2628 minEducators Going Global25. A Conversation with "Ed Kid" (International Teachers' Kid) Julia Walker of Across OceansYou 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 Switzerland. When she is not studying or hiking in the mountains, she hosts her podcast Across Oceans, discussing everything related to TCKs/CCKs with various guests. The guiding question for the episode was, “What is it like growing up th...2023-05-1931 minEducators Going Global24. Learn About Inclusive Education with SENIA Executive Director Lori BollImagine 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 understand SENIA’s services while helping teachers to further expand their teacher toolkits to support the diverse learning needs of their students. Lori is the Executive Director of SENIA International, a non-profit organization that advocates for and supports individuals with dis...2023-05-1237 minEducators Going Global23. Current Trends in International Education - an Informative Conversation with Dr. Heather NaroHow 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 international school trends. Heather is a career international equator working as the lower school principal at the International Community School of Abidjan. She began her journey in 1992 in Cairo, Egypt. During her time overseas, she has lived in Egypt, China, Saudi Arabia, B...2023-05-051h 01Educators Going Global22. Integrating Outdoor Education and Learning Outcomes - An Interview With Zack BeatyHow 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 to Chile to experience life in a Spanish-speaking country, improve their Spanish language skills, specifically for his career as an HS Spanish teacher, and teach internationally for a “short time” while also adventuring in South America for a few years before rese...2023-04-2837 minEducators Going Global21. CCK Extraordinaire: Meet Chinese-Italian-International Student Hai Yang "Harry" QianTalk 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 other ethnic-Chinese students in a university-based club, and regularly holds “Harry’s Review Sessions,” helping his friends with their academic work.The guiding question for the episode was, “what does it mean to be a Third C...2023-04-2131 minEducators Going Global20. Student Teaching Overseas? -- Sweet! An Overview of the COST Program, with Dr. Danielle CarrierDid 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 University of Georgia with a Ph.D. in Educational Theory and Practice. Before her doctoral study, Danielle was an elementary school teacher in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Singapore, and Texas. Currently, Danielle teaches undergraduate courses to teacher candidates majoring in elementary e...2023-04-1457 minEducators Going Global19. Behind the Scenes at ISS: An Interview with Dana Specker Watts and Nadine Richards 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 variety of leadership roles in the USA and UAE. Nadine co-designed an Aspiring Leaders of Color Mentoring Program. Nadine co-chairs the Diversity Collaborative’s Advocacy Committee and has served as a member of the Excelle Executive, an empowering group of wom...2023-04-071h 06Educators Going Global18. Third Culture Kid/Cross-Cultural Kid Turned International Educator: An Interview With Ghazi GashutGhazi 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”. Audrey was lucky enough to get to know Ghazi a little bit when he was in high school at the International Community School of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. Currently, he is an international educator working in Germany. Being...2023-03-3130 minEducators Going Global17. Advice from a Legend: Bob Gross Provides Advice for Aspiring International EducatorsInternational 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 Singapore. In 2006, Bob was named International Superintendent of the Year. From 2007-2012 he worked with the Office of Overseas Schools with the US Department of State, calling on international schools in Western and Eastern Europe. From 2012-13 Bob served as interim school superintendent at...2023-03-2754 minEducators Going Global16B. Demystifying Taxes and Investing for Americans with Dr. Jeff Devens, Part 3 - Qualifying for Social Security & MedicareIn 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 US taxes using legal levers to maximize your advantages. 2-How to pay as few taxes as possible on your investment earnings (also legally!) while also minimizing future taxes. 3...2023-03-2429 minEducators Going Global16B. Demystifying Taxes and Investing for Americans with Dr. Jeff Devens, Part 2 - Advantaging Brokerage AccountsIn 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 US taxes using legal levers to maximize your advantages. 2-How to pay as few taxes as possible on your investment earnings (also legally!) while also minimizing future taxes.2023-03-2227 minEducators Going Global16B. Demystifying Taxes and Investing for Americans with Dr. Jeff Devens, Part 1 - Tax Buckets & CreditsIn 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 US taxes using legal levers to maximize your advantages. 2-How to pay as few taxes as possible on your investment earnings (also legally!) while also minimizing future t...2023-03-2030 minEducators Going Global16. Elevating Teacher Voices Around the Globe: An Interview with Podcast Host Jackie ScullyJackie 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 teachers and others in education. She wants to elevate the voices of teaches and of others in education and put them at the forefront of education reform. The guiding question for the episode was, “what are you hear...2023-03-1738 minEducators Going Global15. Current Trends in (International) Consulting: An Interview with Jeff Utecht.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 podcasters, to helping start the Learning 2.0 conference to co-creating the COETAIL network of professional learning groups to more recently co-creating the Shifting Schools consultancy company, Jeff has been a juggernaut of dynamic energy over the p...2023-03-1059 minEducators Going Global14. Foundational Series, Part 7 - The Skinny: The inside scoop on what you might want to look (out) for in a school.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, 2022. Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patre...2023-03-0316 minEducators Going Global13. New to International Teaching: An Interview With Mel and Cole in Abu DhabiMel 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, Nhala. They’re also big fans of good food, better coffee, and unreal views. Mel and Cole decided to take a job working abroad to enjoy a year of adventure in their first year of marriage. Cole is...2023-02-2438 minEducators Going Global12. Foundational Series, Part 6: What else is in it for me? (More Benefits)This episode is part of our Foundational Series. This is the second of two shows answering the guiding question of “Getting Personal: What is in it for me?”. We discuss benefit packages, taxes, and retirement planning for international educators. This episode was recorded on August 6, 2022. Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patreon/educatorsgoingglobal!Email us with comments or suggestions at educat...2023-02-1712 minEducators Going Global11. What Happens After I Sign the Contract? An Interview With Jacqueline MallaisInternational teacher consultant Jacqueline Mallais joined us from Guadalajara, Mexico for this episode. Jacqueline Mallais, M.Ed., M.A., is a former international teacher and school leader with over 20 years of experience in six countries on four continents. Since heading overseas in 1996, she has helped a number of teachers secure amazing opportunities abroad over the years. Originally from Ottawa, Canada, now living in beautiful Guadalajara, Mexico, she offers her consulting services to teachers looking for personal help and guidance on their job search journey. Our guiding question was “You signed the contract for your new...2023-02-1043 minEducators Going Global10B. Recruiting - from the Other Side of the Table: An Interview with Heather Naro, School Administrator.Have you ever wondered what it’s like to sit in the chair on the other side of the recruiting table - as an international school administrator? We caught up with Dr. Heather Naro in Boston where she was preparing for a recruitment fair having just completed one in London. Heather is a career international equator who is currently working as the lower school principal at the International Community School of Abidjan. She began her journey in 1992 in Cairo, Egypt. During her time overseas she has lived in Egypt, China, Saudi Arabia, Belize, Thailand, Nepal, Kazakhstan, and cur...2023-02-0737 minEducators Going Global10. Foundational Series, Part 5: What's in it for Me? (Specific Benefits)This episode is part of our Foundational Series. The guiding question is “Specific Benefits: What’s in it for me?” We discuss the carrots that attract people to become an international educator. This episode was recorded on July 4, 2022. Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patreon/educatorsgoingglobal!Email us with comments or suggestions at educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com ...2023-02-0309 minEducators Going Global9B. Bonus: Crafting an Impactful International Teaching Cover Letter with the Help of a ConsultantHave you ever wondered how to write a really great cover letter as an international teacher? In this episode, an international teacher consultant will help you learn a proven way to craft a cover letter that will most certainly end up in the “Yes!” pile on an interviewer’s desk.Jacqueline Mallais, M.Ed., M.A., is a former international teacher and school leader with over 20 years of experience in six countries on four continents. Originally from Ottawa, Canada, now living in beautiful Guadalajara, Mexico, she offers consulting services to teachers looking for personal help and guidance on the...2023-02-0127 minEducators Going Global9. Finding the Right Fit: An Interview With Greg Lemoine, author.In this episode, we had a great time interviewing Greg Lemoine, an international teaching veteran of 20 years who currently lives in the Middle East. Greg is a podcast host and the author of the book: Finding the Right Fit: Your Professional Guide for International Educator Recruiting Fairs and Amazing Stories of a Teacher Living Overseas. Greg is an engaging storyteller and he loves to laugh!The guiding question for this episode is “What factors go into finding the right fit in terms of an international school”?We unpacked the term “finding the right fit” w...2023-01-2741 minEducators Going Global8B. Bonus: Crafting an Impactful International Teaching CV with the Help of a ConsultantIn this episode a soon-to-be-newly-certified teacher receives step-by-step guidance on crafting a powerful résumé from an international teacher consultant.Jacqueline Mallais, M.Ed., M.A., is a former international teacher and school leader with over 20 years of experience in six countries on four continents. Originally from Ottawa, Canada, now living in beautiful Guadalajara, Mexico, she offers consulting services to teachers looking for personal help and guidance on their job search journey. Since heading overseas in 1996, Jacqueline has helped many teachers secure amazing opportunities abroad. Hannah Ormond is a graduate student at the University of Geo...2023-01-251h 03Educators Going Global8. Foundational Series, Part 4: Really Thinking About all the Ramifications of Going Global.This episode is part of our Foundational Series. The guiding question is “Getting Personal: What are some personal considerations and ramifications to think about when going global?” We discuss the cultural changes, supporting one’s children in the move, aging out due to visa requirements, and retirement planning in being an international educator. This episode was recorded on July 4, 2022. Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patreon/educatorsgoingglobal!Email us with commen...2023-01-2007 minEducators Going Global7. Getting Ready for the International Recruiting Fair: An Interview With Jacqueline MallaisInternational teaching consultant Jacqueline Mallais joined us from Guadalajara, Mexico for this episode. Jacqueline Mallais, M.Ed., M.A., is a former international teacher and school leader with over 20 years of experience in six countries on four continents. Since heading overseas in 1996, she has helped a number of teachers secure amazing opportunities abroad over the years. Originally from Ottawa, Canada, now living in beautiful Guadalajara, Mexico, she offers her consulting services to teachers looking for personal help and guidance on their job search journey. The guiding question for this episode is “You completed your preparation and...2023-01-1349 minEducators Going Global6. Foundational Series, Part 3: Cha-ching! The Bottom Line: Salary and BenefitsThis episode is part of our Foundational Series. The guiding question is “Financial Considerations: What is the bottom line when it comes to finances related to teaching internationally?” We discuss the components of what one might find in an international school salary and benefits package. This episode was recorded on July 4, 2022. Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patreon/educatorsgoingglobal!Email us with comments or suggestions at e...2023-01-0605 minEducators Going Global5. Much Ado About Money! An Interview with Dr. Stephen Boush of TIE TAXDr. Stephen Boush of TIE TAX and The Investment Center joined us from Seoul, Korea, for this episode. Stephen joined The Investment Center in 2005, providing financial advisory services for clients worldwide. Focused on retirement planning and client education, Dr. Boush brings a wealth of knowledge to his clients with the goal of education and portfolio growth. Stephen is licensed to provide services in a variety of financial areas.Stephen is a FINRA-licensed broker with series FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative, FINRA Series 66 Investment Advisor Representative, and FINRA Series 24 General Securities Principal licenses, as well as v...2022-12-3049 minEducators Going Global4B. Bonus: Going Global Stories Riff with David and AudreyIn this episode, we highlight some of the fun "Going Global Stories" that educators have sent us. These are posted on our YouTube channel as well as on the Podcast page of our website.As you enjoy these stories, please consider sending us your own to add to our growing collection of engaging stories! Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patreon/educatorsgoingglobal!Email us with comments or suggestions...2022-12-2725 minEducators Going Global4. Taking the First Steps To Become an International Educator: An Interview With Jacqueline Mallais, ConsultantInternational teaching consultant Jacqueline Mallais joined us from Guadalajara, Mexico, for this episode. Jacqueline Mallais, M.Ed., M.A., is a former international teacher and school leader with over 20 years of experience in six countries on four continents. Originally from Ottawa, Canada, now living in beautiful Guadalajara, Mexico, she offers her consulting services to teachers looking for personal help and guidance on their job search journey. Since heading overseas in 1996, Jacqueline has helped many teachers secure amazing opportunities abroad. The guiding question for this episode is “what are the first steps to take in your recr...2022-12-2336 min
Educators Going Global3. Foundational Series, Part 2 - The Nature of the Beast II: What are International Schools?This episode is part of our Foundational Series. This is the second of two shows answering the guiding question of “The Nature of the Beast: What are international schools?”. We discuss the clientele and independent nature of international schools. This episode was recorded on July 2, 2022. Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patreon/educatorsgoingglobal!Email us with comments or suggestions at educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com2022-12-1808 minEducators Going Global2. International Teacher Finances: An Interview with Millionaire Teacher Andrew HallamAuthor and financial journalist Andrew Hallam joined us from Menton, France for this episode. Andrew Hallam is an international bestselling author and one of the world’s most prolific financial wellness speakers. He has given hundreds of talks in over 30 different countries on financial wellness, sound investing, and life satisfaction. He had built a million-dollar portfolio on a schoolteacher's salary by the time he was in his late 30s. As a financial journalist, Andrew has written for numerous international publications, too many to name. He has been interviewed on the radio, multiple podcasts, and TV....2022-12-1145 min
Educators Going Global1. Foundational Series, Part 1 - The Nature of the Beast: What are International Schools?This episode is part of our Foundational Series. This is the first of two shows answering the guiding question of “The Nature of the Beast: What are international schools?”. We discuss the history of and different types of international schools. This episode includes an interview with Anthony Morgan, one of the original employees of the American International School of Kingston (Jamaica).This episode was recorded on July 2, 2022. Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at 2022-12-0610 min
Educators Going Global0. Welcome to Educators Going Global!In this episode your hosts Audrey and David introduce themselves, share their Going Global Stories, and lay out the plan for the podcast. In addition to being available via all of the regular podcasting avenues, our episodes will be organized by topic on our website. Additionally, we will be active on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube! Our mission is to inform both veteran and aspiring international educators about working overseas - what it’s like and how it's changing, where to find more information, why "going global" is so a...2022-12-0116 min
The Teacher StoryEp.29-Audrey & David's Story-"International Teachers on a mission to promote educators going global!"Audrey Forgeron and David Carpenter are experienced international teachers who have taught all over the world. The countries where they have taught include Jamaica, Senegal, Ethiopia, Morocco, Italy, Vietnam, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Saudi Arabia. Audrey is currently in Jamaica working on her coaching business and David is in Virginia working as an Instructional Coach for Wellness. They are about to launch their "Educators Going Global" podcast in December 2022! They want to promote international teaching to any educators looking for a new and different experience in this profession. They explain in detail the many benefits as well as...2022-11-1348 min