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SkyGems Academy105: Messages of Hope for 2022Thank you for tuning in to SkyGems Academy Podcast Series 2 final episode, Discovering 21st Century Skills.Thank you for your encouragement and continuous support. Last year 2021 has been a challenging year for all of us. As a community, we continue to stay vigilant, agile and adapt to the challenges faced and ever changing landscape.Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation on a global basis. Since 2020, we have been living in the digital world. Almost everything we do now are engaged and conducted digitally; from how we learn, how we shop, to how we live. We believe...
2022-01-0109 min
SkyGems Academy104: Series 2 Episode 10 - Justin AdamsJustin Adams is SkyGems Academy Podcast 10th speaker for Series 2 Discovering 21st Century Skills. Justin is currently the Secondary School Head of Mahsa International School, Selangor, Malaysia.Justin was born in Swansea in South Wales, UK. He is a father of 2 sons.Justin started off his career journey as a Chef as a Hotel Manager at Hilton National and Catering Manager at St Camillus Catering. In 2000, Justin diverted into Teaching after a Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Economics at the University of Wales, Swansea Institute in 2000. He obtained a Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Business...
2021-12-3028 min
SkyGems Academy103: Series 2 Episode 10 Podcast Trailer - Justin AdamsJustin was born in Swansea in South Wales, UK. He is a father of 2 sons.Justin started off his career journey as a Chef as a Hotel Manager at Hilton National and Catering Manager at St Camillus Catering. In 2000, Justin diverted into Teaching after a Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Economics at the University of Wales, Swansea Institute in 2000. He obtained a Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Business in 2004.Justin has grown and developed in the International School education system from a teacher of Business and Head of Humanities. Recently Head of Teaching and Learning...
2021-12-3004 min
SkyGems Academy102: Series 2 Episode 9 - Alex PaltosSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 2 Discovering 21st Century Skills Episode 9 speaker is Alex Paltos.Alex Paltos comes from Melbourne, Australia and has been an educator for over 22 years. Over half of that time has been spent working outside his native Australia in the UK, China and the Middle East, including working for international schools or schools that have an ‘international footprint’.A recent role was as Founding International Principal of Meisha Academy by Haileybury, in Guangzhou, China. It was a joint venture international school between Haileybury Australia – one of the most academically successful private schools in Austra...
2021-12-2731 min
SkyGems Academy101: Series 2 Episode 9 Podcast Trailer - Alex PaltosAlex Paltos comes from Melbourne, Australia and has been an educator for over 22 years. Over half of that time has been spent working outside his native Australia in the UK, China and the Middle East, including working for international schools or schools that have an ‘international footprint’.A recent role was as Founding International Principal of Meisha Academy by Haileybury, in Guangzhou, China. It was a joint venture international school between Haileybury Australia – one of the most academically successful private schools in Australia in recent years – and Vanke Real Estate – a construction giant located in the south of China.
2021-12-2404 min
SkyGems Academy100: Series 2 Episode 8 - Heena ThaparSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 2 Discovering 21st Century Skills Episode 8 speaker is Heena Thapar.Heena Thapar a passionate educator for primary years learners for 16 years and continuing. Teaching is Heena’s passion and keeps her happy😊Currently Heena is the PYP Facilitator at Sekolah Global Indo-Asia located in Batam, Indonesia.She holds a Masters Degree in Child Care and Education. Heena’s key strengths are being open-minded, resilient, and patient. Being open-minded helps her to play a vital role as a facilitator and as a team member. Being resilient gives her the strength to overcome overwhelming situatio...
2021-12-1025 min
SkyGems Academy099: Series 2 Episode 8 Podcast Trailer - Heena ThaparHello I’m Heena Thapar a passionate educator for primary years learners for 16 years and continuing. Teaching is my passion and my happy space. I’m a Masters in Child care and education. My key strengths are being open-minded, resilient, and patient. Being open-minded helps me to play a vital role as a facilitator and as a team member. Being resilient gives me the strength to overcome overwhelming situations in a peaceful manner. For understanding the learners in a class, patience is very important to make them feel that they are valuable members and there is someone who is...
2021-12-0905 min
SkyGems Academy098: Series 2 Episode 7 - John CheungWe are pleased to introduce you to John Cheung, as our distinguished speaker at SkyGems Academy Podcast Series 2 Episode 7, Discovering 21st Century Skills.John Cheung is the founding Principal of Tai Kwong Hilary College (TKHC), where is an International Baccalaureate candidate school where offers International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP), the General Certificate of Education (GCE A -level) and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).John Cheung is an experienced International Baccalaureate continuum educator with 20 years of experience as an educator, administrator, school leader, licensed principal, workshop leader, researcher, mentor and author. He has 20 years...
2021-11-2524 min
SkyGems Academy097: Series 2 Episode 7 Podcast Trailer - John CheungJohn Cheung is the founding Principal of Tai Kwong Hilary College (TKHC), where is an International Baccalaureate candidate school where offers International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP), the General Certificate of Education (GCE A -level) and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).John Cheung is an experienced International Baccalaureate continuum educator with 20 years of experience as an educator, administrator, school leader, licensed principal, workshop leader, researcher, mentor and author. He has 20 years of working experience in international education and British & American curriculum certification, including more than 10 years of International Baccalaureate (IB) experience. He took up various managerial r...
2021-11-2204 min
SkyGems Academy096: Series 2 Episode 6 - Guy CassarchisWe are pleased to introduce you to Guy Cassarchis, as our distinguished speaker at skygems academy podcast series 2 episode 6, discovering 21st century skills.Guy is an Australian qualified and Victorian registered teacher and School leader with over 32 years’ experience both Internationally and within Australia.His experiences in education include roles such as: CEO/Headmaster, Whole School Principal, Co-Principal, Deputy Principal Preparatory – Year 12, Head of Senior School, , Head of House (Pastoral and Wellbeing Leader), Director of Personal Development, Health, Physical Education and Sport K – 12, Head of Physical Education and GSV Sport K – 12, Head of Department, Head of Year...
2021-11-1730 min
SkyGems Academy095: Series 2 Episode 6 Podcast Trailer - Guy CassarchisGuy Cassarchis is an Australian qualified and Victorian registered teacher and School leader with over 32 years’ experience both Internationally and within Australia.His experiences in education include roles such as: CEO/Headmaster, Whole School Principal, Co-Principal, Deputy Principal Preparatory – Year 12, Head of Senior School, , Head of House (Pastoral and Wellbeing Leader), Director of Personal Development, Health, Physical Education and Sport K – 12, Head of Physical Education and GSV Sport K – 12, Head of Department, Head of Year, Outdoor Education and PE teacher.Most recently, Guy has held the role of International School Principal within Malaysia from 2015 – 2017 and then again...
2021-11-1203 min
SkyGems Academy094: Series 2 Episode 5 - Dr. Tim AllenWe are pleased to have Dr. Tim Allen as our distinguished speaker at SkyGems Academy Podcast Series 2 Episode 5, Discovering 21st Century Skills.Please join me in welcoming Dr. Tim Allen. Dr Tim Allen or more fondly known as Tim was awarded as One of Top Ten New Principals by Forbes China 2021. Congratulations Tim! What an outstanding achievement! Totally well deserved.Originally from Michigan in the United States, Tim is a career educator who has for nearly the last 20 years called Shenzhen, China home. Leaving the U.S. in 2002, he has worked in public, charter, private...
2021-11-0140 min
SkyGems Academy093: Series 2 Episode 5 Podcast Trailer - Dr. Tim AllenOriginally from Michigan in the United States, Tim is a career educator who has for nearly the last 20 years called Shenzhen, China home. Leaving the U.S. in 2002, he has worked in public, charter, private, and international school settings. Tim is currently the Principal/Head of School at Buena Vista Concordia International School, a small, K-8, coed institution. The student population is mainly Chinese nationals looking to enter western universities in the future.Tim earned his Bachelors in Elementary Education in 1995 and immediately moved to Houston, Texas, where he worked as a classroom and Physical Education teacher...
2021-10-2204 min
SkyGems Academy092: Series 2 Episode 4 - Michelle Seiler TuckerWe are truly blessed and honored to be able to have our very special guest speaker Michelle Seiler Tucker at SkyGems Academy Podcast Series 2 Episode 4. Michelle is the Founder and CEO of Seiler Tucker Incorporated.She holds the M&AMI (Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary) title, as well as Certified Mergers and Acquisitions Professional (CM&AP) and Certified Senior Business Analyst (CSBA).Michelle also owns many other businesses in several different industries. As a 20-year veteran in the M&A industry, she is regarded as the leading authority on buying, selling, fixing, and growing businesses. Her...
2021-06-2220 min
SkyGems Academy091: Series 2 Episode 3 - Cran MiddlecoatWe are very privileged to introduce you to SkyGems Academy Podcast Series 2 Episode 3 distinguished speaker Mr. Cran Middlecoat.Born in Brisbane, Cran has a lifelong obsession with all things aerospace. Being a pilot since the age of 16, his career has taken him from flying clinic runs for the Royal Flying Doctor Service in outback Australia, to being qualified on multiple commercial jet airliner types.Cran currently flies the Boeing 787 Dreamliner with one of Australia’s leading international airlines. Cran is also a qualified Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) controller, being one of the first in Australia to...
2021-06-2032 min
SkyGems Academy090: Series 2 Episode 3 Podcast Trailer - Cran MiddlecoatBorn in Brisbane, Cran has had a lifelong obsession with all things aerospace. Being a pilot since the age of 16, his career has taken him from flying clinic runs for the Royal Flying Doctor Service in outback Australia, to being qualified on multiple commercial jet airliner types. Cran currently flies the Boeing 787 Dreamliner with one of Australia’s leading international airlines.Cran is also a qualified Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) controller, being one of the first in Australia to be granted Chief Pilot approval by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. This position involved overseeing and facilitating a bas...
2021-06-0904 min
SkyGems Academy089: Series 2 Episode 2 - Ana Maria MarianWe are very pleased to introduce you to Ana Maria Marian – our very charming, elegant and distinguished guest speaker for SkyGems Academy Podcast Series 2 Episode 2 -Discovering 21st Century Skills.Here’s some key highlights of Ana Maria’s amazing track records, experiences and achievements.Ana Maria is an international kindergarten and primary school leader who has inspired and developed staff, students, and parents in the US, Hong Kong, and Beijing. While currently based in New York, she also works as a consultant to principals and schools around the world and is co-author of the book “The Focu...
2021-05-0620 min
SkyGems Academy088: Series 2 Episode 2 Podcast Trailer - Ana Maria MarianAna Maria Marian is an international kindergarten and primary school leader who has inspired and developed staff, students, and parents in the US, Hong Kong, and Beijing. While currently based in New York, she also works as a consultant to principals and schools around the world and is co-author of the book “The Focused Principal”.Ana Maria firmly believes that every child should be inspired and guided to love learning and achieve their personal best. She is not afraid to push educators to think outside of the box in order to develop innovative and exciting strategies to prom...
2021-03-2303 min
SkyGems Academy087: Series 2 Episode 1 - Morris YowWe are pleased to introduce you to Morris Yow – our charismatic and distinguished guest speaker for SkyGems Academy Podcast Series 2 Episode 1 -Discovering 21st Century SkillsHere’s some key highlights of Morris Yow’s sterling track records.Morris Yow, founder and managing director of Infinity Legal LLC has more than 25 years of experience at the Bar. He was admitted as a Barrister-at-Law, Lincolns’ Inn, England where he read law as the Sultan Azlan Shah (the 9th King and former Chief Justice of Malaysia) Bar Scholar.Thereafter he was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the S...
2021-02-0520 min
SkyGems Academy083: Episode 40 - Margarita LukavenkoSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 on the topic of How Covid-19 Transformed the Education Industry final 40th speaker is Margarita Lukavenko.Margarita is a passionate educator and founder of EduMatters and EduHarbor, where she develops a global community of educators via an online platform (www.eduharbor.com), and works on providing global quality education solutions through an online Global Competence Project where students design games that are sent for free to communities in need all over the world.Margarita is a UN Teach SDGs Ambassador (Sustainable Development Goals) and a National Geographic Certified Educator.“We...
2020-12-0951 min
SkyGems Academy082: Episode 40 Podcast Trailer - Margarita LukavenkoSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 on the topic of How Covid-19 Transformed the Education Industry final 40th speaker is Margarita Lukavenko.Margarita is originally from Sakhalin Island, Russia and has been traveling around the world based in Shanghai, China and now based in Berlin, Germany. She a passionate educator and founder of EduMatters and EduHarbor, where she develops a global community of educators via an online platform www.eduharbor.com“It's ok not to be ok. Stay mentally agile. Stay flexible in everything that you do. Be empathetic towards one another. Keep questioning and challenging whatever com...
2020-12-0703 min
SkyGems Academy079: Episode 38 - Jenny O'FeeSkyGems Academy Podcast 38th speaker is Jenny O’Fee.Jenny has been teaching and leading in International Schools for the past 20 years. She is currently the Primary School Principal in Berlin Metropolitan School, Germany, an IB school. Originally from Northern Ireland, where she began her teaching career, curiosity and a desire to learn and explore other languages and cultures prompted her to move to Italy where she began a career in International education.Jenny is passionate about learning through inquiry and promoting agency for all learners; making connections and fostering an active learning community is wh...
2020-12-0233 min
SkyGems Academy078: Episode 38 Podcast Trailer - Jenny O'FeeSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – 38th speaker is Jenny O’Fee.Jenny is the Primary School Principal at Berlin Metropolitan School. Jenny has been teaching and leading in International Schools for the past 20 years.“Calm is a Superpower. Calmness is really important in a leader. We need to remain calm and be able to take considered and collaborative decisions and support your team,” said Jenny.Now, we are pleased to present to you … Jenny O’Fee.
2020-11-3004 min
SkyGems Academy077: Episode 37 - Erick MukiiraSkyGems Academy Podcast 37th speaker is Erick Mukiira.Erick is a Theatre educator for 11 years. He has skills in teaching IGCSE, IB, BTEC, and Edexcel Theatre curriculum. He is a passionate scriptwriter and an impeccable stage play director. He is always eager to play around with the set design and is very creative with lighting spaces for performances.He believes in inspiring students to do their very best in Arts and perform beyond their expectations. He is a life long learner who believes in continuous learning to gain more knowledge, wisdom, and just having ample i...
2020-11-2925 min
SkyGems Academy076: Episode 37 Podcast Trailer - Erick MukiiraSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – 37th speaker is Erick Mukiira.Erick has been a theatre educator for 11 years now. He is a passionate scriptwriter and an impeccable stage play director. He is an extrovert who loves hiking, nature walks, socializing, dancing, movies, and watching live shows.“Students need to learn the 21st century skills, life skills and ways to survive in the world. These are critical survival skills that students need to learn as early as possible,” said Erick.Now, we are pleased to present to you … Erick Mukiira.
2020-11-2603 min
SkyGems Academy075: Episode 36 - Iain SallisSkyGems Academy Podcast 36th speaker is Iain Sallis.Iain is the Campus Principal at Tenby International School, Setia-Eco Park, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Iain has been in Education for 21 years, 17 years of them as a senior leader.He has vast experience of school improvement strategies. He has worked in schools with a variety of contexts and intakes. He had written modules and led facilitation at both NPQH and NPQSL level. He is also experience in keynote speaking in a variety of levels from Universities of Sussex and Brighton to large professional conferences including BETT.In...
2020-11-2539 min
SkyGems Academy074: Episode 36 Podcast Trailer - Iain SallisSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – 36th speaker is Iain Sallis.Iain is the Campus Principal at Tenby International School, Setia-Eco Park, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Iain has been in the education industry for 21 years, 17 years of them as a senior leader.In 2014, he started his International journey with a Headship at Tenby International School, Kuala Lumpur. In 2016 he was promoted to Campus Principal at Tenby Schools Penang and in 2019 he moved to the flagship campus in Kuala Lumpur as Campus Principal at Setia Eco-Park which has approximately 2000 students and 260 staff.“We've got this Yin and Yang...
2020-11-2304 min
SkyGems Academy073: Episode 35 - Günter BoosSkyGems Academy Podcast 35th speaker is Günter Boos.Günter had started his teaching career at Grammar Schools, since 1970. Since then, he has been a teacher's trainer, a university teacher at University of Frankfurt for 19 years, principal of Albert-Einstein-Gymnasiums (Grammar School) in Maintal, Germany, until the year 2000.In the year 2000, he came to Singapore and was the Principal of German European School Singapore for 9 years. He was back in Europe and had held many positions, before settling down to his current position as the Principal at Swiss International Boarding School (SIBSS).Günte...
2020-11-2222 min
SkyGems Academy072: Episode 35 Podcast Trailer - Gunter BoosSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – 35th speaker is Gunter Boos.Gunter is the Principal at Swiss International Boarding School.Born in Frankfurt, Germany in the year 1948, he has been married for forty-six years. He has a daughter and a grand daughter. His hobbies are working, reading, travelling, being curious of all things in the world and of course, spending time with his grand daughter.“Don't be depressed. Pay attention. To our future generations; take this opportunity to learn. There's no excuse to say ‘I can't learn because it's Covid-19’,” said Gunter.Now, we are ple...
2020-11-1905 min
SkyGems Academy071: Episode 34 - Marcela RuedaSkyGems Academy Podcast 34th speaker is Marcela Rueda.As a child and young adult, Marcela loved practicing different sports such as basketball, horseback riding and squash and participated in different competitions in all those sports. As a hobby Marcela loved cooking with her father every weekend and this instill in her a passion for cooking all sorts of different dishes and flavours. She believes that food connects people, cultures and shows how diverse and rich is our world.Since very young, Marcela became an Early childhood educator and has been passionate about how children learn...
2020-11-1827 min
SkyGems Academy070: Episode 34 Podcast Trailer - Marcela RuedaSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – 34th speaker is Marcela Rueda.Marcela was born in Bogotá, Colombia in a family of six children with two different nationalities and backgrounds. Two American siblings from the first marriage of her father and 4 Colombians. This particular characteristic made her family diverse and created a need to speak English and understand another culture since she was very young.“Focus on developing those 21st Century skills and do not be afraid of change and challenges. This pandemic has shown us that we are capable of embracing difficulties,” said Marcela.Now, we are...
2020-11-1604 min
SkyGems Academy069: Episode 33 - Marlon DominguezSkyGems Academy Podcast 33rd speaker is Marlon Dominguez.Marlon is a passionate educator who strives to establish relationships between students, teachers, and parents to create a dynamic learning environment. He has taught multiple subjects in a variety of grade levels.Marlon holds a bachelor's degree in Philosophy and a master's degree in Education. He also completed specializations in Education Mediated by Technology, Teaching English as a Second Language, and earned a professional certificate in Leadership and Management in Education. After working as a Spanish Teacher and Instructional Technology Coordinator in Tianjin, China, he returned to...
2020-11-1526 min
SkyGems Academy068: Episode 33 Podcast Trailer - Marlon DominguezSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – 33rd speaker is Marlon Dominguez.Marlon is the Secondary Principal at La Sierra International School. Marlon believes that caring, flexibility, consistency, and teamwork are essential skills for success.“How does Covid-19 pandemic make me feel? Well, it reminds me that I am a human being, a learner, a teacher, a leader who can help others to be successful and be happy,” said Marlon.Now, we are pleased to present to you … Marlon Dominguez.
2020-11-1203 min
SkyGems Academy067: Episode 32 - Emma RowlandsSkyGems Academy Podcast 32nd speaker is Emma Rowlands.Emma was born in Brisbane, Australia, but grew up in Cork, Ireland. She was educated in Ireland, Germany, France, and America. At university, she read Pure Mathematics and Philosophy for her Bachelor's Degree, was awarded a Masters of Arts in Mathematics Education. Emma is currently the Dean of Academics and Student Culture at True North Classical Academy in Miami, Florida, USA.A Singapore Math Specialist, Emma has acted as a consultantto schools in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. She was honored to be a...
2020-11-1124 min
SkyGems Academy066: Episode 32 Podcast Trailer - Emma RowlandsSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – 32nd speaker is Emma Rowlands.Emma was born in Brisbane, Australia, but grew up in Cork, Ireland. She was educated in Ireland, Germany, France and America. Emma is the Dean of Academics and Student Culture, Singapore Math Specialist at True North Classical Academy. Emma is based in Miami, Florida, USA.“To generations in the future, learn from the past. Be proactive. Turn every situation into something positive and that you can learn from,” said Emma.Now I am pleased to present to you … Emma Rowlands.
2020-11-0905 min
SkyGems Academy065: Episode 31 - Hatem MahmoudSkyGems Academy Podcast 31st speaker is Hatem Mahmoud.Hatem started developing his passion towards teaching in 2005. His K-12 education career started at Oasis, a leading IB school in Cairo, Egypt in 2012 and never looked back. From teaching adults to training teachers, then teaching k-12 and joining the International Baccalaureate Educator Network (IBEN), Hatem finally found his purpose.Transformational leadership and change management drive Hatem’s day to day practices in educational leadership positions he takes. Having a clear vision and empowering teams to deliver and reach their goals in a timely manner without adding much st...
2020-11-0827 min
SkyGems Academy064: Episode 31 Podcast Trailer - Hatem MahmoudSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – 31th speaker is Hatem Mahmoud.Hatem is the Boys Principal MYP-DP at Advanced Learning School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Teaching to Hatem is coaching, acting, as well as facilitating. A teacher is not anymore, the source of knowledge for learners. Three-dimensional teaching of content, skills and concepts paves the way for life-long learning embedded in social and emotional well-being.“The current K to 12 Education does not prepare students for the future. We need to provide the learners of today with the lifelong learning tools and effective 21st century skills that...
2020-11-0504 min
SkyGems Academy063: Episode 30 - Conrad HughesSkyGems Academy Podcast 30th speaker is Conrad Hughes.Conrad is the Campus and Secondary Principal at the International School of Geneva, La Grande Boissière where he teaches philosophy.He is also a member of the advisory board for the University of the People, senior fellow of UNESCO's International Bureau of Education and research assistant at the University of Geneva's department of psychology and education.Conrad's publications include "Understanding Prejudice and Education: The Challenge for Future Generations" (2017, Routledge) and "Educating for the 21st Century: Seven Global Challenges" (2018, Brill). His most recent book, "Education a...
2020-11-0430 min
SkyGems Academy062: Episode 30 Podcast Trailer - Conrad HughesSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – 30th speaker is Conrad Hughes.Conrad is Campus and Secondary Principal at the International School of Geneva, La Grande Boissière where he teaches philosophy.“We're looking at life worthy, Future-Proof Competencies. In other words, what are the things that you learn at school that are definitely going to be necessary in life, no matter what life throws at you,” said Conrad.Now, we are pleased to present to you … Conrad Hughes.
2020-11-0203 min
SkyGems Academy061: Episode 29 - Shady ElkassasSkyGems Academy Podcast 29th speaker is Shady Elkassas.Shady is a multiple award-winning and passionate Egyptian educator working in United Arab Emirates. He is a winner of Khalifa Award of Education Excellence, and Middle East Education Influencer Award winner. Since his childhood, he had looked forward to a career in teaching, and become a committed educator providing high standards and practices in the education of young people. He believes that the capstone of education is to give every student equal opportunities to learn and for this reason, a true educator is the one who acknowledges, respects, and...
2020-11-0129 min
SkyGems Academy060: Episode 29 Podcast Trailer - Shady ElkassasSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – 29th speaker is Shady Elkassas.Shady is the Director of Innovation at Alttihad National Private School Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.Shady is a multiple award-winning and passionate Egyptian educator working in United Arab Emirates. He is a winner of Khalifa Award of Education Excellence, and Middle East Education Influencer Award winner.“I believe that being prepared is the key lesson that we should teach to our future leaders. Being dynamic to change, being prepared for any setback, being prepared for any global challenge,” said Shady.Now, we are...
2020-10-2903 min
SkyGems Academy059: Episode 28 - John NichollsSkyGems Academy Podcast 28th speaker is John Nicholls.John is the Co-Director of the Bilingual European School, Milan. He has a Masters degree in Coaching and Mentoring Practice, and is a published author focusing on resilience and creating positive working environments. John has led coaching skills, facilitation training and wellbeing workshops in over 30 countries.He has 28 years of experience in education. During this time, he has been a primary and middle school teacher, primary head teacher and Leadership Development Adviser for the National College of School Leadership in the UK. He ran the award winning N...
2020-10-2828 min
SkyGems Academy058: Episode 28 Podcast Trailer - John NichollsSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – 28th speaker is John Nicholls.John is the Co-Director of the Bilingual European School, Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Previously, he was Assistant Director for Leadership Development across Nord Anglia’s 55 schools and was also responsible for Professional Development in Asia.“There's so much beauty in the world. So many lovely relationships. So many fascinating things about our world and how it works. We need to have that joyful wonder first. Then get stuck into solving the problems,” said John.Now, we are pleased to present to you … John Nicholls.
2020-10-2604 min
SkyGems Academy057: Episode 27 - Julia ReynenSkyGems Academy Podcast 27th speaker is Julia Reynen.As Founder & Principal Advisor of Culture Innovator, Julia supports leaders across all industries navigate rapid growth and change without compromising positive workplace culture. Recently Julia co-founded Clear Crossing Academy which is an online social learning network for professionals to engage, learn and grow.Clear Crossing Academy delivers robust, structured online courses and social learning support in three critical and interrelated areas - leadership, culture and storytelling.“I think we need to be generous with one another, we need to create space for one another, and we...
2020-10-2526 min
SkyGems Academy056: Episode 27 Podcast Trailer - Julia ReynenSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – 27th speaker is Julia Reynen.An educator at heart, Julia is a millennial on a mission to positively disrupt leadership and workplace culture as we know it. She is a global leader in education and training with over a decade of experience serving diverse international communities and impacting a global audience with 15,000 hours of leadership, facilitation, coaching and mentoring.“I truly believe that each individual has a unique talent. And in really tapping into that talent, we will find out what we're truly passionate about. The journey is finding the ways in w...
2020-10-2303 min
SkyGems Academy055: Episode 26 - Chris BradburySkyGems Academy Podcast 26th speaker is Chris Bradbury.Chris is the Principal of Northholm Grammar School, an independent co-educational School. Chris is based in Sydney, Australia.Chris has a genuine commitment and passion for the growth of young people to achieve their personal best through life-wide learning.Chris has been awarded a NSW Quality Teaching Excellence Award in recognition of outstanding teaching practice by the NSW State Government and was a recipient of both the Gandel Holocaust Studies Program for Australian Educators Scholarship and the NSW Premiers Westfield’s History Teacher’s Scholarship.
2020-10-2229 min
SkyGems Academy054: Episode 26 Podcast Trailer - Chris BradburySkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – 26th speaker is Chris Bradbury.Chris is an innovative and dynamic teacher with a strong presence as an educational leader demonstrating creativity and agility. He has a proven track record of achieving effective change management targets by developing concrete strategies in working collaboratively with others to build awareness of the need of change, developing a shared mission and a common agenda.“The challenges posed by COVID-19 has forced and allowed schools to engage in the effectiveness of technology. It has also enabled us to communicate and connect with the community both local...
2020-10-2004 min
SkyGems Academy053: Episode 25 - Jasmyn WrightSkyGems Academy Podcast 25th speaker is Jasmyn Wright.Jasmyn, a globally recognized educator, author, and speaker, received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Spelman College and her Master in Education from Christian Brothers University. Jasmyn is one of Teach for America and Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms alumna. She is also the CEO & Founder of The Push Through Organization – a non-profit that uses innovative practices to equip, inspire, educate, and empower individuals to overcome adversity and become change agents.Her new affirmational and empowering children’s book, I’m Gonna Push Through!, encourages children to acc...
2020-10-1829 min
SkyGems Academy052: Episode 25 Podcast Trailer - Jasmyn WrightSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – 25th speaker is Jasmyn Wright.Jasmyn is an educator of 10 years. Jasmyn’s empowering and "out of the box" teaching style has been featured in GAP Kids back to school global campaign, as well as various national and international news and media outlets, including NPR News and Good Morning America.Her “Push Through Mantra” and teaching philosophies have been adapted into adult and K to 12 classroom settings across 19 U.S. states and 26 countries.“Know that your talents, your calling, your gifts are powerful. They're powerful enough to change the world. Bel...
2020-10-1604 min
SkyGems Academy051: Episode 24 - Tatiana MayorSkyGems Academy Podcast 24th speaker is Tatiana Mayor. Tatiana is fondly known as Tati.Tati is the founder of Urban Camp, an education startup based in Brazil.Overseeing all aspects of the business, Tati has focused heavily on the direct relationship and engagement with parents that has created a virtuous cycle fostering the continuous process of evolution of the curricula. Intensively trained in Singapore Mathematics and Orton Gillingham methodologies as well as through educational connections around the globe, Tati has developed a program where students, instructors and parents can adjust to each other's cultures ensuring...
2020-10-1530 min
SkyGems Academy050: Episode 24 Podcast Trailer - Tatiana MayorSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – 24th speaker is Tatiana Mayor. Tatiana is fondly known as Tati.Tati is the founder of Urban Camp, an education start-up based in Brazil. After spending over a decade working in sales, marketing and consulting for American corporations, Tati returned to Brazil. Since 2017 she has been dedicated in developing an unconventional education program that has become a gateway to connect local kids to the world through Math and English.“Especially during this time where everybody's looking for a solution, you gotta be the solution," said Tati.Now, we are plea...
2020-10-1304 min
SkyGems Academy049: Episode 23 - Vahid Husen SayyadSkyGems Academy Podcast 23rd speaker is Vahid Husen Sayyad.Vahid is an International Educational Trainer from India and is based in Gujerat, India. He has been working in the education industry for more than 13 years.Vahid is the founder and COO of English Zone. He is also the founder and director of One Step Educational Solutions.He has more than 13 years of experience in teaching English and Communication Skills/ IELTS/ Career Counseling / Parenting/ Teachers' Training.“We need to get our students to be more skillful, we need to focus on STEAM ed...
2020-10-1132 min
SkyGems Academy048: Episode 23 Podcast Trailer - Vahid Husen SayyadSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 - 23rd speaker is Vahid Husen Sayyad.Vahid is the founder and COO of English Zone. He is also the founder and director of One Step Educational Solutions.“We are not independent. We are living in independent countries but we are not independent. We are dependent on each other on every single thing,” said Vahid.Now, we are pleased to present to you … Vahid Husen Sayyad.
2020-10-0905 min
SkyGems Academy047: Episode 22 - Damian RentouleSkyGems Academy Podcast 22nd speaker is Damian Rentoule.Hiroshima International School principal and author of Conversations for a Global Child, Damian has been supporting families with the education of their children across four countries for over twenty years.Damian has a PhD in Education and an interest in the way everyday conversations affect our sense of identity. Originally from Australia, Damian enjoys reading in quiet times, and surfing whenever he gets the chance.Damian is an author and a special shout out to Damian’s website @www.damianrentoule.com"The connection be...
2020-10-0831 min
SkyGems Academy046: Episode 22 Podcast Trailer - Damian RentouleSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 - 22nd speaker is Damian Rentoule.Damian is the Principal of Hiroshima International School, Japan. He is a passionate educator, surfer, writer and loving father to 2 beautiful daughters.Some of the novels Damian authored are Oystermouth Whispers, Life on the Pharm, Shadow of the Pharm and The Silence of Azul.Check out Damian's very interesting website @ www.damianrentoule.com"Look after each other. Look after the planet. Over time, you will realize that those two things are in fact, the same thing," said Damian.Now...
2020-10-0604 min
SkyGems Academy045: Episode 21 - Margo FurbertSkyGems Academy Podcast 21st speaker is Margo Furbert.At Warwick Academy Bermuda, Margo has held the position of Upper Primary Coordinator and is currently the Year 5 & Year 6 Learning Support Teacher and Maths Coordinator. She also conducts booster classes for new Year 5 students.Margo has led the primary school through its transition into the UK National Curriculum for mathematics, and has been the driving force behind its recently-adopted Singapore approach to teaching mathematics. Margo has led maths workshops for teachers and parents, and has helped to expand the curriculum through problem-solving initiatives for students in an e...
2020-10-0426 min
SkyGems Academy044: Climate Action Project: Interview with Glenn van Zutphen at MONEY FM 89.3, Weekend MorningsGlenn van Zutphen speaks to Han and Alyssa, ambassadors of the Climate Action Project, about the launch of the Climate Action Project which will be collaborating with the World Wildlife Fund, the United Nations, NASA and many other leading organisations, and how it provides opportunities to discuss and address important global issues such as climate change, gender inequality and poverty.Take action now and sign up at: www.climate-action.info.www.idigitalsky.com.sgwww.skygemsacademy.com
2020-10-0410 min
SkyGems Academy043: Episode 21 Podcast Trailer - Margo FurbertSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 - 21st speaker is Margo Furbert.Margo is an “Onion”. That’s what Bermudians call those who were born and raised in Bermuda – a beautiful, 21-square-mile island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, 700 miles off the coast of North Carolina, USA. In the 1800s, Bermuda was a major exporter of onions to the United States."I think our future generations should recognize that just like the coronavirus has affected this world with a negative outcome. Your choices, your career paths, your contributions to your society could also impact the entire world. You...
2020-10-0204 min
SkyGems Academy042: Episode 20 - Timothy VealeSkyGems Academy Podcast 20th speaker is Timothy Veale; better known as Tim.Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Tim's overseas international school experience began at the Anglo-American School of Moscow in 1998. Following this, he taught IB Geography and served as Social Studies Head of Department at Ruamrudee International School in Bangkok, Thailand.Tim then taught at Karachi American School in Karachi, Pakistan from 2003 - 2005. Tim later served as MYP Coordinator and, later, as whole school Deputy Principal at MEF International School - Izmir, in Izmir, Turkey from 2005 - 2009.In 2009, Tim completed a Master of Arts...
2020-10-0127 min
SkyGems Academy041: Episode 20 Podcast Trailer - Timothy VealeSkyGems Academy Podcast 20th speaker is Timothy Veale better known as Tim.Tim is the Secondary Principal at the International School of Hamburg.“People are experiencing Covid-19 pandemic and the challenges of balancing work and life in a novel and in different ways that we've never expected, never seen. So I think that checking in with people and listening to them and getting feedback and talking is the most important way forward for me and as I grow my own leadership and help others to grow.I think the future is very, very pr...
2020-09-2906 min
SkyGems Academy040: Episode 19 - Jaspal SidhuSkyGems Academy Podcast 19th speaker is Jaspal Sidhu.Jaspal a Singaporean, is the Founder and Chairman of the SIS Group of Schools. The SIS Group is Indonesia’s largest chain of quality private K-12 schools, with tuition fees at multiple price points. The Group also has schools in Myanmar, India and S. Korea. SIS is currently in a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (World Bank) to expand its operations both in Indonesia and other countries. In 2019 the SIS Group of Schools was awarded the Financial Times -IFC (World Bank) Global Education Award for its transformational wo...
2020-09-2748 min
SkyGems Academy039: Episode 19 Podcast Trailer - Jaspal SidhuSkyGems Academy Podcast speaker number 19 is Jaspal Sidhu.Jaspal, a Singaporean is the Founder and Chairman of The SIS Group of Schools. Jaspal is also Indonesia’s 3 times amateur stand up comedian champion.During the Covid-19 pandemic, Jaspal noted one thing, that the schools that really look after the teachers well-being, they did well during the pandemic. The online teaching was conducted with far more gusto and enthusiasm.Jaspal believes that the best time to get information is during a crisis. So during a crisis, don't panic and sit. Talk to people and yo...
2020-09-2509 min
SkyGems Academy038: Episode 18 - Khadijah Tou TouSkyGems Academy Podcast 18th speaker is Khadijah Tou Tou. She is better known as Tou Tou.Tou Tou has been in the education industry for more than 12 years. She started at 16 years old during her High School days, working part time as a Montessori Teacher. She has experience teaching ESL in training schools to both children and adults, created reader’s theatre drama workshops to middle school students and hosts various mental health workshops. She is currently an IB PYP Teacher and Student Representative Council Advisor at Shanghai World Foreign Language Primary School (WFLPS).Tou To...
2020-09-2427 min
SkyGems Academy037: Episode 18 Podcast Trailer - Khadijah Tou TouSkyGems Academy Podcast speaker number 18 is Khadijah Tou Tou. She is better known as Tou Tou.Tou Tou is originally from the USA and took a break from teaching to pursue a career in Broadcast Journalism, working alongside of companies such as CBS and iHeartRadio. She quickly realized that the best way to understand, educate and increase awareness in society is through education. In 2015 she made the decision that the news industry wasn’t for her and went to China with the intention to learn a different culture. What she didn’t expect was to fall in love...
2020-09-2206 min
SkyGems Academy036: Episode 17 - Simon HerdSkyGems Academy Podcast 17th speaker is Simon Herd.Simon is an innovative educational leader. Simon has completed a Bachelor of Education, Master of Educational Leadership and Management, Master of Educational Studies (Merit) and a Master of Business Administration.Simon has been invited to present at International Education Conferences in Australia, Vanuatu, South Africa, USA and Ireland.“In many ways, we've been blessed with a once in a generation opportunity to move from a broken industrial model of education, to one that is learner focused and intent on giving students the agency over their le...
2020-09-2031 min
SkyGems Academy035: Episode 17 Podcast Trailer - Simon HerdSkyGems Academy Podcast speaker number 17 is Simon Herd.Simon is the Principal of Medowie Christian School. He is based in Sydney, Australia.He was recognised by the Educator Magazine in 2017 as one of the Top 40 Leaders in Australian Schools. He was awarded the Young Citizen of the Year honour by the Australian Government.“Don't let go of your core values as they will become the compass that you need in times when things seem so far out of control,” said Simon.Now, we are pleased to present to you … Simon Herd.
2020-09-1803 min
SkyGems Academy034: Episode 16 - Sherri AdlerSkyGems Academy Podcast 16th speaker is Sherri Adler.Sherri Adler, began teaching Singapore Math® in 2001, and has enjoyed teaching in the public, private and charter school systems. Sherri holds a Master's Degree in Elementary Education and since 2007, she has trained numerous schools in the United States, Europe, Asia, Central America, and South America in their adoptions of Singapore Math® curriculum. Her personal goal is to work on all continents, well almost all! She has worked with thousands of teachers to help them find the same love for mathematics that she possesses since she began providing professional development.
2020-09-1723 min
SkyGems Academy033: Episode 16 Podcast Trailer - Sherri AdlerSkyGems Academy Podcast speaker number 16 is Sherri Adler.Sherri is the founder of SingaporeMathSupport.com and has been teaching Singapore Math since 2001.Sherri travels a lot for work and the fact that she said that she is from Arizona, that’s a big change for her because she absolutely loves to travel and she loves to work with teachers in person."Living in a very large city with almost 5 million people, my new normal would be 'tomorrow'. Keep an open mind and realise that the new normal, may not be normal, 'tomorrow'," said She...
2020-09-1505 min
SkyGems Academy032: Episode 15 - Duriya AzizSkyGems Academy Podcast 15th speaker is Duriya Aziz.In her current role as Senior Vice President and Publisher, International Education at Scholastic Inc, the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, she is responsible for overall international education business strategy and goals as well as international product development (digital and print K-12) and education roadmap. She has oversight of product strategy, product management, product marketing, content, instructional design, UX and design, project management as well as implementation teams.Duriya is proudest of having played a role in bringing the Singapore brand of educ...
2020-09-1323 min
SkyGems Academy031: Episode 15 Podcast Trailer - Duriya AzizSkyGems Academy Podcast speaker number 15 is Duriya Aziz.Duriya is a passionate educator, K to 12 publisher and business leader with a solid track record of working in the Education and EdTech industries.Duriya is now the Senior Vice President and Publisher, International Education at Scholastic, the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books.“Always remember that people count, character counts, kindness counts. Particularly in times when we are challenged, this is where our true self exhibits. The decisions we make defines us," said Duriya.Now, we are pleased to pre...
2020-09-1104 min
SkyGems Academy030: Episode 14 - Halina WerchiwskiSkyGems Academy Podcast 14th speaker is Halina Weschiwski.Halina is a very experienced educator having worked in schools for over 40 years. She started in Australia, but is currently working in Shanghai at Shanghai World Foreign Language Primary School as Principal of PYP Department and PYP Coordinator.She has held many roles including Key teacher, Coordinator, Deputy Principal and Principal and has worked in many schools, being in Shanghai, China for 13 years. She has guided the school towards IB Authorisation and subsequent Evaluation visits successfully.Halina is passionate about student learning and engagement. As P...
2020-09-1019 min
SkyGems Academy029: Episode 14 Podcast Trailer - Halina WerchiwskiSkyGems Academy Podcast number 14 speaker is Halina Werschiwski. Halina is the Principal of PYP Department and PYP Coordinator at Shanghai World Foreign Language Primary School.Halina is based in Shanghai. However due to COVID-19 and restrictions on travel, Halina is currently stranded in Adelaide, South Australia."I think Covid-19 has taught us that we have to adapt. We have to adapt and change, and change sometimes is inevitable." said Halina.Now we are pleased to present to you … Halina.
2020-09-0803 min
SkyGems Academy028: Episode 13 - Kim GreenSkyGems Academy Podcast 13th speaker is Kim Green now based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.Kim is currently the Head of School at International School Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Prior to this role, Kim was the Director at Qatar Academy Sidra in Doha, Qatar.Kim is passionate about building authentic frameworks for professional learning, leadership development, and removing linear roles and responsibilities in education. She believes that leadership networks that synergistically deploy agile methodologies and courageously take risks to positively impact wellbeing and learning outcomes ultimately unlock human potential, collective intelligence, collective efficacy e...
2020-09-0640 min
SkyGems Academy027: Episode 13 Podcast Trailer - Kim GreenSkyGems Academy Podcast number 13 speaker is Kim Green. Kim is the Head of School of International School Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.Kim was in Doha, Qatar when the pandemic started to spread rapidly across the globe in early 2020. After the school term ended, Kim was at home in New Zealand and now she is based in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam.“I believe that everything that can be made digital, will be made digital. I don’t think that’s going to go away; now that we have a whole new way of working. I thin...
2020-09-0405 min
SkyGems Academy026: Episode 12 - Giles WardleSkyGems Academy Podcast 12th speaker is Giles Wardle from Wuhan, China.Giles Wardle is currently the Academic Principal at Wuhan Britain-China School.Giles has more than 30 years of experience in the education industry, leading and teaching in Thailand, Japan and has been in China for almost 20 years and in Wuhan since 2006.Giles is a teacher of Economics, Business and EAP with considerable experience in educational management.We quote and unquote Giles Wardle:“I think a lot of people who have tried out online classes; for some of them they ha...
2020-09-0329 min
SkyGems Academy025: Episode 12 Podcast Trailer - Giles WardleSkyGems Academy Podcast Number 12 speaker is Giles Wardle from Wuhan, China.Giles has been living in China for the last 14 years and was in Wuhan when the pandemic started in January 2020. Giles was one of the first to witness the Covid-19 pandemic in Wuhan and will be sharing more with us in his Podcast Episode." I think it’s very important whenever we meet this kind of situation, we all try to work together, try to pull our skills and abilities to come to sensible solutions" said Giles.Now I am pleased to pr...
2020-09-0104 min
SkyGems Academy024: Episode 11 - Ashley PennyWe are pleased to introduce you to our distinguished guest speaker for SkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 Episode 11 – Ashley Penny.Here’s some key highlights of Ashley’s amazing track records:Ashley Penny has over 30 years of experience as a teacher, leader and education consultant. With nearly 20 years within an Australian context and 12 years of international experience in China, United Kingdom, Indonesia and Nauru Island.As the Principal of an IB World School which offers continuous education from Early Years to Year 13, Ashley is no stranger to China. He has spent 8 years working in Shangh...
2020-08-3030 min
SkyGems Academy023: Episode 11 Podcast Trailer - Ashley PennySkyGems Academy Podcast 11 speaker is Ashley Penny from Suzhou, China.Ashley joined Eton House International School early January 2020. When the coronavirus hit Wuhan in the end of January 2020, Ashley was literally 13 school days in the Principal’s chair.Ashley went from the situation where he was just getting used to the school, to being confronted by a crisis. During the Chinese New Year holidays period, it certainly started to unfold much more rapidly. Ashley travelled back to Suzhou from Melbourne after the end the Chinese New Year holidays and stayed in Suzhou during the Covid-19 pan...
2020-08-2804 min
SkyGems Academy022: Episode 10 - Marika ToivolaWe are pleased to introduce you to our charismatic and distinguished guest speaker for SkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 Episode 10 – Marika Toivola.Here’s some key highlights of Marika’s outstanding track records:Marika Toivola, MA, is the most well-known Finnish pioneering flipped learning teacher. Marika is engaged in ground breaking and award-winning work to enhance mathematics teaching. She has been awarded the Mathematics Teacher of the Year in Finland Award in 2019. 2013, the Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation gave Marika an incentive scholarship and recognized her efforts in promoting open access learning materials.Today...
2020-08-2627 min
SkyGems Academy021: Episode 10 Podcast Trailer - Marika ToivolaSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – How Covid-19 Transformed the Education Industry. We’ve interviewed 40 exclusive educators and leaders in the education industry worldwide starting with China where the pandemic initially started.Our 10th distinguished speaker in SkyGems Academy Podcast is Marika Toivola from Helsinki, Finland.Marika Toivola, MA, is the most well-known Finnish pioneering flipped learning teacher. Marika is one of the most sought-after Finnish trainers of flipped learning and formative assessment. Her books Flipped Learning in Finland and Flipped Assessment – A Leap towards Assessment for Learning have encouraged thousands of teachers to join her in the lo...
2020-08-2505 min
SkyGems Academy020: Episode 9 - JS GoyetteWe are pleased to introduce you to our charismatic and distinguished guest speaker for SkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 Episode 9 – JS Goyette.Here’s some key highlights of JS’s amazing track records:JS Goyette is the international principal at Junhwa International School, a recently founded K-12 Chinese & Western curriculum school in Jinhua City, China. He has two decades of experience in teaching and management in K-12 and young adult programmes, as well as in the educational software field.JS believes in the role of schools to not only guide students in their intellectual and ph...
2020-08-2331 min
SkyGems Academy019: Episode 9 Podcast Trailer - JS GoyetteSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – How Covid-19 Transformed the Education Industry. We’ve interviewed 40 exclusive educators and leaders in the education industry worldwide starting with China where the pandemic initially started.Our 9th distinguished speaker in SkyGems Academy Podcast is JS Goyette from Jinhua City, Zhejiang, China.JS Goyette is the international principal at Junhwa International School, a recently founded K-12 Chinese & Western curriculum school in Jinhua City, China. He has two decades of experience in teaching and management in K-12 and young adult programmes, as well as in the educational software field.“Covid-19 has re...
2020-08-2104 min
SkyGems Academy018: Episode 8 - Dan MarroneWe are pleased to introduce you to our charismatic and distinguished guest speaker for SkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 Episode 8 – Dan Marrone.Here’s some key highlights of Dan’s amazing track records:Dan Marrone is an experienced Australian educator, Chartered Manager and an MBA candidate with a dual Bachelor in Education and Arts with specializations in leadership, human resource management, public policy and teacher development.Dan is currently the Head of School Australian International School at Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.Dan has over a decade of experience in teaching and administrative roles...
2020-08-2030 min
SkyGems Academy017: Episode 8 Podcast Trailer - Dan MarroneSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – How Covid-19 Transformed the Education Industry. We’ve interviewed 40 exclusive educators and leaders in the education industry worldwide starting with China where the pandemic initially started.Our 8th distinguished speaker in SkyGems Academy Podcast is Dan Marrone from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.Dan is currently the Head of School Australian International School at Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.Dan has over a decade of experience in teaching and administrative roles in Australian and international schools and is a passionate advocate of supporting students and staff to achieve their potential.“W...
2020-08-1805 min
SkyGems Academy016: Episode 7 - Silas PillayWe are pleased to introduce you to our charismatic and passionate guest speaker for SkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 Episode 7 – Silas Pillay.Here’s some key highlights of Silas’s outstanding track records:Silas Pillay is a passionate educationist who’s been in the profession for the past 25 years and currently holds the portfolio of Director of Academics at The Love Trust Johannesburg, South Africa.His field of interest and expertise is in Management & Leadership and he holds a Higher Diploma in Education, Further Diploma in Education, BA (Education), Bachelor of Education and a Master’s...
2020-08-1629 min
SkyGems Academy015: Episode 7 Podcast Trailer - Silas PillaySkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – How Covid-19 Transformed the Education Industry. We’ve interviewed 40 exclusive educators and leaders in the education industry worldwide starting with China where the pandemic initially started.Our 7th distinguished speaker in SkyGems Academy Podcast is Silas Pillay from Johannesburg, South Africa.Silas is a true leader with passion to serve others, help the less fortunate and close the disparity gap. Silas is indeed a rare gem.“As leaders, we are dealers of hope. As educationist, we really need to challenge why we do what we do – the greater purpose in the p...
2020-08-1405 min
SkyGems Academy014: Episode 6 – Ummesalma RizviWe are pleased to introduce you to our very special, charismatic and distinguished guest speaker for SkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 Episode 6 – Ummesalma Rizvi or better known as Salma.Here’s some key highlights of Salma’s sterling track records:Salma is currently the Executive Principal Shijiazhuang Hanlin International School at Shijiazhuang, China.Salma believes in teamwork and as a leader she works in a close relation with her peers. She is a quick learner and a follower of the instructions and which she receives from her leadership. She possesses adequate skills in self-organization. She in...
2020-08-1333 min
SkyGems Academy013: Episode 6 Podcast Trailer - Ummesalma RizviSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – How Covid-19 Transformed the Education Industry. We’ve interviewed 40 exclusive educators and leaders in the education industry worldwide starting with China where the pandemic initially started.Our 6th distinguished speaker in SkyGems Academy Podcast is Ummesalma Rizvi from Shijiazhuang, China. Ummesalma is better known as Salma.Salma was at Dali a small city in Yunnan at that time of Covid-19 outbreak in China. She clearly remembered that it was 17th of January when she heard the condition in Wuhan. She was posting on WeChat moments and asking for people to pray for W...
2020-08-1107 min
SkyGems Academy012: Episode 5 - Dike Felix OWe are pleased to introduce you to our charismatic and distinguished guest speaker for SkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 Episode 5 – Dike Felix O.Here’s some key highlights of Felix’s sterling track records:Dike Felix O is a lecturer at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and currently a researcher at Fudan University, Shanghai China where he is developing a model that explains how managers, policy makers and researchers can use transformational learning to promote environmental sustainability practices among individuals and in different societies.Felix also has experience in educational test and assessment. For exampl...
2020-08-0942 min
SkyGems Academy011: Episode 5 Podcast Trailer - Dike FelixSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – How Covid-19 Transformed the Education Industry. We’ve interviewed 40 exclusive educators and leaders in the education industry worldwide starting with China where the pandemic initially started.Our 5th distinguished speaker in SkyGems Academy Podcast is Dike Felix from Nsukka, Nigeria.Felix was in Shanghai, China when Coronavirus first came to light in China. Felix is still in Shanghai and has been living through different phases of the pandemic situation in Shanghai.In Episode 5 of SkyGems Academy Podcast, Felix will be sharing his personal experiences, ideas and view points during the...
2020-08-0704 min
SkyGems Academy010: Episode 4 - Rob ChampionWe are pleased to introduce you to our charismatic and distinguished guest speaker for SkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 Episode 4 – Rob Champion.Here’s some key highlights of Rob’s amazing track records:Rob Champion is current Head of Faculty of English and Humanities at Straits International School (Rawang) in Malaysia. He is a highly experienced school leader and IB examiner with extensive leadership experience in international education having taught in schools around the globe including; Peru, Czechia, Jordan, Sri Lanka, and the UK.In his private time Rob is working on his first novel...
2020-08-0629 min
SkyGems Academy009: Episode 4 Podcast Trailer - Rob ChampionSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – How Covid-19 Transformed the Education Industry. We’ve interviewed 40 exclusive educators and leaders in the education industry worldwide starting with China where the pandemic initially started.Our 4th distinguished speaker in SkyGems Academy Podcast is Rob Champion based in Rawang, Malaysia.Rob was in Malaysia from the beginning of the pandemic and has been through different phases of the pandemic situation in Malaysia.In Episode 4 of SkyGems Academy Podcast, Rob will be sharing his personal experiences, ideas and view points during the different phases of the Covid-19 pandemic and his...
2020-08-0404 min
SkyGems Academy008: Episode 3 - Aaron WiseWe are pleased to introduce you to our charismatic and distinguished guest speaker for SkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 Episode 3 – Aaron Wise.Here’s some key highlights of Aaron’s outstanding track records.Aaron is an international school principal who has led schools to see great success in Australia, Hong Kong, and Beijing. He also works as a consultant to principals and schools around the world and is co-author of the book “The Focused Principal”.Aaron is a firm believer that a person’s character will determine their success above all else. Because of this, school...
2020-08-0229 min
SkyGems Academy007: Episode 3 Podcast Trailer - Aaron WiseSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – How Covid-19 Transformed the Education Industry. We’ve interviewed 40 exclusive educators and leaders in the education industry worldwide starting with China where the pandemic initially started.Our 3rd distinguished speaker in SkyGems Academy Podcast is Aaron Wise based in Beijing, China.In Episode 3 of SkyGems Academy Podcast, Aaron will be sharing his personal experiences, ideas and view points during the different phases of the Covid-19 pandemic and his views on the future of education.Aaron was in Beijing during the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic back in January 2020. Aaron spen...
2020-07-3105 min
SkyGems Academy006: Episode 2 - Evan HuntWe are pleased to introduce you to our charismatic and distinguished guest speaker for SkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 Episode 2 – Evan Hunt.Here’s some key highlights of Evan’s sterling track records.Evan Hunt has spent twenty years teaching and working in schools in the United States, Latin America, and Asia. He is currently the Principal - Head of School at Beanstalk International Bilingual School in Beijing, China. Previously he served as Head of School in Guatemala.In both settings he was able to use his experience to support the needs of bilingual and bi...
2020-07-3035 min
SkyGems Academy005: Episode 2 Podcast Trailer - Evan HuntSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – How Covid-19 Transformed the Education Industry. We’ve interviewed 40 exclusive educators and leaders in the education industry worldwide starting with China where the pandemic initially started.Our 2nd distinguished speaker in SkyGems Academy Podcast is Evan Hunt based in Beijing, China.In Episode 2 of SkyGems Academy Podcast, Evan will be sharing his personal experiences, ideas and view points during the different phases of the Covid-19 pandemic and his views on the future of education.Evan was in Beijing throughout Covid-19 and witnessed the pandemic unfolding since early January 2020.He...
2020-07-2805 min
SkyGems Academy004: Episode 1 - Iain RileyWe are pleased to introduce you to our charismatic and distinguished guest speaker for SkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 Episode 1 - Iain RileyHere’s some key highlights of Iain’s sterling track records.Iain has been a leader in the education industry more than 15 years. Iain is currently the Western Principal of Shanghai Liaoyuan Bilingual School and the IB Director of Yushen Education Group.Iain is originally from Scotland and he is passionate about education as he believes that education is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Iain has worked at th...
2020-07-2626 min
SkyGems Academy003: Episode 1 Podcast Trailer – Iain RileySkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – How Covid-19 Transformed the Education Industry. We’ve interviewed 40 exclusive educators and leaders in the education industry worldwide starting with China where the pandemic initially started.Our very first distinguished speaker in SkyGems Academy Podcast is Iain Riley based in Shanghai, China.In Episode 1 of SkyGems Academy Podcast, Iain will be sharing his personal experiences, ideas and view points during the different phases of the Covid-19 pandemic and his views on the future of education.Here’s some key highlights of Iain’s amazing story and experiences.Iain was...
2020-07-1805 min
SkyGems Academy002: Teaser #2 SkyGems Academy Series 1 PodcastWelcome to SkyGems Podcast!SkyGems Podcast Series 1How Covid-19 Transformed The Education IndustrySkyGems Podcast is a platform for collaboration and sharing of ideas and experiences in supporting our listeners to further develop character, problem solving skills, people skills and essential life skills such as leadership, growth mindset, resilience, agility, entrepreneurship, communications skills and many, many more essential life skills.We're a series of podcasts that gives voice to stories, sharing of life experiences and news for listeners to learn from the best in their space and the best in the...
2020-07-1306 minSkyGems Academy001: Teaser #1 SkyGems Academy Series 1 PodcastWelcome to SkyGems Podcast!SkyGems Podcast Series 1How Covid-19 Transformed The Education IndustrySkyGems Podcast is a platform for collaboration and sharing of ideas and experiences in supporting our listeners to further develop character, problem solving skills, people skills and essential life skills such as leadership, growth mindset, resilience, agility, entrepreneurship, communications skills and many, many more essential life skills.We're a series of podcasts that gives voice to stories, sharing of life experiences and news for listeners to learn from the best in their space and the best in the...
2020-07-1105 min