S4, E88 - Stacy Stephens is the director of one of the most widely known resources for the International School circuit: The International Educator, simply referred to as "TIE". Stacy has been in education for almost 30 years and 20 of those have been in international schools around the globe. Now she joins us from the USA to share some of the inside story about TIE. Join us to find out what TIE has to offer you. Stacy Stephens is a wealth of information and easy to listen to!
Links from this Episode: The International Educator - TIEonline.com Principals' Training Center: Quality Training for International Educators The International Social and Emotional Learning website. S4, E80 - Let's talk about Professional Development for Leadership. Our guest, Dr. Renata McFarland is a breath of fresh air and has so much to share. Join us as we discuss the importance of student learning, empowering local teachers in international schools, and how your school can bring Dr. McFarland to your international school for professional development.
Dr. McFarland already has a vast following, but thrives on "paying it forward". You can reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit her website at: https://www.internationaleducationalconsultant.com/ You can also enroll in the popular International Education Program (M.Ed.) and enjoy her as a professor through Endicott College. S4, E79 - Kent the Cat Guy and JPMint get deep into Latin America with Mark Webber. With over 23 years in the Latin American teaching arena, Mark has a lot of advice for new and veteran teachers. Not only is Mark active as a teacher and administrator - he also runs a consulting business that's FREE for teachers wanting to discover Latin America.
Mark can be found at www.webbersed.com ![]() S3, E68 - This interview was recorded originally on May 5, 2023. Since then, Anna and her husband have moved and settled into UNIS in Hanoi. Her website has been published! https://www.enhancedwellbeing.org/teachers Click on the link and browse her site while you listen to this fantastic episode. You can thank us later for introducing her to the world of International Education! Really! This is one to share out! Anna, a certified psychologist hailing from Ireland, is currently making a significant impact in the realm of international teaching while residing in Sri Lanka. Drawing from her own life as the wife of an international teacher, Anna intimately understands the challenges faced by educators in this unique lifestyle. As an experienced psychologist, she seamlessly blends her corporate world expertise with her passion for supporting international teachers, creating a safe and empathetic space for clients to discuss and navigate the diverse issues they encounter. Anna's commitment to providing a purposeful and goal-oriented approach reflects her firsthand knowledge of the intricacies of the profession, making her an invaluable resource for those seeking guidance in the dynamic world of international education. Having experienced her own crisis during her time teaching overseas without a mentor, Anna is uniquely positioned to fill the void she once faced, offering much-needed advice and support to others in similar situations. You will want to stick around until later in the show when she shares the ultimate, scary police story! S3, E59 - Reaching out from Boston and Las Vegas, Georgia and Christine have a discussion with Greg about life balance. [Their] Making the Grade podcast is for current and former teachers to share notes, define success & assess their own happiness in the classroom and beyond.
Join us as we play "this or that", a game that all teachers can relate to. Navigate to the Making the Grade podcast or website to keep up with two former elementary teachers who have moved on to new, successful chapters in their careers. https://makingthegradepod.com/ This episode was originally recorded in May of 2023.
S3, E55 - Join us as we go behind the scenes of the Diversity Collective. Alan Phan and Aparna Sundaram, cofounders of the Diversity Collective, have each spent more than twenty years in international schools around the world. Navigate to their website as you listen: https://www.diversityfair.org/
The best written words to describe this dynamic duo are their website header: A Recruiting and Consulting Agency that Advances Diversity - The Diversity Collective, a POC-owned and operated organization, works to place exceptional leaders and educators in schools. As a facilitator between educators and partner schools committed to strengthening their leadership, we work to bridge the current diversity gap seen at schools around the world. Beyond those meaningful words, listen to this episode and hear their voices.
S2, E50 - Welcome to our 50th episode of the International Teacher Podcast. It is also our 2 year anniversary. We welcome back Jacqueline Mallais, the founder of JPMint Consulting, for her second guest appearance on our show. Jacqueline has established herself as a consultant extraordinaire for current and soon-to-be international teachers. Listen in as she celebrates her successes and future goals. At some point, JP orchestrates a TikTok challenge with Greg the single guy.
This is a must listen episode for any international teacher that is ready to move on to their next school, any current teachers thinking about going abroad to teach, and all pre-service teachers that aren't sure whether international teaching is meant for them. Congratulations Jacqueline! Your clients are lucky to have you as their advisor.
S2, E48 - Meet the Tech Guru that created freetech4teachers.com over almost two decades ago. Richard was freezing in Maine while we recorded this. He is a proud father, teacher, guest speaker, and technology whiz that empowers teachers world-wide. Take one of his online courses if you want to beef up your classroom tech skills. He focuses on a lot of free technology. Join us as we share stories about customs and famous people, trends in educational technology, and oil trucks.
S2, E45 - In this episode, Kent and Greg interview Data Specialist and famous author, Matthew B. Courtney, about tools for teachers to access and interpret the real data collected in the classroom. According to Matthew, "Working with data can be hard, but it doesn't have to be!"
S2, E43 - This week Greg and Kent talk to two teachers from SAES - commonly known as the “Aramco Schools”. Angela and Darian discuss compound life and the pros and cons of being a teacher at a huge cooperation. You can hear more of Angela and Darian’s new podcast: “Just to Know You” at: https://justtoknowyou.podbean.com
Check out our new ITP website at: https://www.itpexpat.com/
S2, E42 - Music teachers are special people. Chris Koelma, founder of Music Teachers in International Schools, joins us from the Netherlands. To talk about music teachers and the resources his website has to offer newbies and veterans alike. Find out more about his passion projects and his opinion on teacher recorder to students.
Music Teachers in International Schools: https://mtiis.co/
S2, E39 - Join Kent and Greg in this outstanding interview with David and Audrey from Educators Going Global. At the time of this recording & publication, Educators Going Global had not been published yet. We are all waiting for sometime in December of 2022, for the website and podcast to be born. This is an exciting interview on many levels. David and Audrey share stories about International in the '90s in the days before internet. Is that possible?
If you would like to connect with David or Audrey their email is [email protected] You can find their website at: https://educatorsgoingglobal.com/
S2, E38 - Jacqueline P Mallais M.Ed., M.A., originally from Ottawa, joins us from beautiful Guadalajara, Mexico. Greg learns he needs a cover letter and Kent learns we aren't as special as we think we are. Jacqueline offers an excellent resource for those of us who aren't quite sure what is needed on a CV (resumé) or cover letter for International Teaching Recruitment. To quote Jacqueline: "I've applied for lots of jobs I haven't gotten interviews for, but there are very few jobs I've interviewed for that I haven't gotten."
Hire JPMint Consulting before you start recruiting. Navigate to https://www.jpmintconsulting.com
S2, E34 - Welcome to a long overdue podcast! Elliott is an international teacher in Hong Kong who originally recorded this with Greg back in March 2022. When he isn't skateboarding in the vast urban areas of the city, Elliott is maintaining a useful, research-based website for all of us. Nomadicteachers.com is a free database that allows you to match your interests with schools all over the globe. Elliott wanted to match his love of Mandarin, with skateboarding and teaching. Shazam! Now you can go to his site and find a school to match your passions. Listen in as Greg and Elliott discuss the website tool, traveling through Indonesia, coffee in Vietnam, and a few new "cop stories". Enjoy this episode!
Navigate to www.nomadicteachers.com while you listen to the episode.
S2, E30 - In this Episode, Greg interviews Ron Rosenow, the creator of International School Community (ISC). ISC is a vital online tool for anyone in education that is looking to teach overseas. Greg goes behind the scenes to learn more about the this bountiful, data-driven, international school website and why you should trust the vast amount of information it provides. Navigate to https://www.internationalschoolcommunity.com to create a free account. If you become an ambassador and add information about your current school or life in your country, you can access the member tools at no cost.
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