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S4, E93 - Nelson and Lisa File join us and share stories of living and teaching in four different countries over 30 years. They started off with two years in the Peace Corps, then transitioned into International teaching at a school in Zaire (for only seven weeks). Civil unrest didn't deter them.
Instead, they spent the next three decades in three different places: India, Oman, and until just recently, Tasmania in Australia. Lisa, Nelson, and their three kids have stories to tell! Join us to hear their wisdom based on a lifetime overseas. S4, E92 - Where do YOU go on vacation for Spring Break? Join your three favorite hosts for an episode focused on their recent trips to three different regions of the world. JP reports on her Colombia trip. Kent reports on a trip to Switzerland, interrupted by the flooding of Dubai Airport. Greg reports on his latest scuba trip to the magical Maldives.
International teachers cross international borders for many of their vacations. Learn from our experiences. You will want to add these countries to your Bucket Lists. S4, E91 - Author and Educator Neil Rosen joins us for a delightful discussion about reading. He is the children’s book author found on Amazon and known by his readers as “Professor Stork”. You can find out why at the end of the interview.
S4, E90 - Emily Cave has been in education for over 20 years. Fifteen of those overseas. She joins us from Perth, Australia to discuss Schrole and how helping teachers prepare for international positions strengthens schools. Emily's advice is based on her own experiences as a reading recovery specialist, principal, head of schools, and her current position with the Australian-based recruiting giant Schrole.
Ellen joins us from Daka, Bangladesh to give us insights into what it is like to be a college counselor in international schools. How does a counselor tackle world-wide college admissions programs?
Bangladesh is one of those countries that gets a bad rep in media, but there is so much more to it. Don't pass up an opportunity to teach in this country! Life is good! You can reach out to Ellen through our email at [email protected]. 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. We are three years old as of April 2024. Thank you, listeners, for joining us. We do this for you! This episode features Kent, JP, and Greg as they reminisce just a little bit about the past, discuss Greg's new book, celebrate JPMint's second year triumphs, and wrap up the show with some forecasts for the next year.
Since this is the 3rd birthday/anniversary of ITP and the 2nd birthday/anniversary of JPMint Consulting, there are four different versions of the birthday song in this episode. The episode opens with part of the Venezuelan birthday songs. There is a special Venezuelan song that precedes the "happy birthday". The midpoint song is in Korean. Finally, we end the episode with Arabic and English versions of the birthday song. Thank you to all of our listeners for the past three years and many years to come! Here are the links that are featured in this episode: The recent book by Gregory Lemoine, International Teaching: The Best-kept Secret in Education , can be found here on Amazon. JP's consulting services can be found at JPMintConsulting.com Just To Know You is the other podcast that Kent produces when he his cat is ignoring him. Welcome to the Turkey Episode with our guest Tracey Zimmerman-Sakalli, a Candian international teacher that has been living and teaching in Turkey for the past 19 years. Tracey shares her experiences from four different top international schools in Turkey: Uskudar American Academy, The Koç School, Istanbul International Community School (IICS), and MEF International School.
Tracey shares stories of living on both sides of the Bosphorus, explains the need for traffic classes, and all the reasons you should live in Turkey. We also discuss why traveling with more than $10K is a risk and "go" bags. If you are interested in Istanbul, this is your episode! Here are some brief written descriptions and links to the Turkish schools we discuss:
Dr. Wayne Russel takes a break from his LinkedIn communications and joins us from South Africa for a chat. If you already connect with Wayne on LinkedIn, this is your chance to hear him in person. He has a lot of experience living overseas with his family and teaching in the international setting - especially schools in China. Enjoy this episode!
Dr. Russel's website is a wealth of information about teaching internationally. Navigate to https://www.wayning.org and reach out to him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynoza  Pablo Muñoz is the Managing Director of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization. He has 30 years of public education experience as a teacher and administrator and was a superintendent of schools in New Jersey, USA for 16 years.
Listen and learn from Pablo in this episode. Later on in the show, find out the [ real ] reason Pablo gets held up at US Customs! Purchase and read Pablo's book The Leader's Algorithm: How a Personal Theory of Action Transforms Your Life, Work, and Relationships The other books he recommends are: Instructional Rounds in Education: A Network Approach to Improving Teaching and Learning by Elizabeth A. City et al Lincoln on Leadership for Today: Abraham Lincoln's Approach to 21st-Century Issues by Donald T. Phillips and True North, Emerging Leader Edition: Leading Authentically in Today's Workplace by Bill George (Author), Zach Clayton *The ebook links are to the US version of Amazon.com. S4, E83 - Peter Pagett lives and breathes different curricula: IBDP, MYP, Australian, American, Chinese, British, or an international mix of curriculum. Whether it's band, chorus, performing arts, or 4th grade recorders, Peter celebrates and teaches them. He joins us from his mini-vacation in Chiang Mai, Thailand to talk about teaching back home in Australia and a variety of schools overseas. Peter agrees: "All international schools are different." We also discuss "failing forward", housing, a bit about boarding schools, several schools in China, and teaching in Macau.
Let's talk about Finances! Mark Zoril is the Founder of PlanVision and our guest for this session. Greg and Kent have no clue about money, but JP found Mark years ago. We finally have him on our show to give Greg, Kent, and our listeners some guidance!
You can get started with Mark's website: PlanVisionmn.com and listen to his quick but vital episodes from his podcast at planvisionpodcast.com S4, E81 - Marcos is proof that being a successful international teacher is possible, even if your mother tongue is not English. Marcos' first language is Portuguese. He shares his journey with us during this fantastic episode.
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
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The Proboscis MonkeyKim mentions going to Borneo to see the orangutans and the proboscis monkeys. We just HAD to include a picture of a proboscis for you. We also generated a simple map of the countries Kim and Robin visited on their trip. See the ITP generated map here. |  |
You will definitely have the travel bug after listening to this! Don't miss this exciting World Travel episode!
S4, E77 - Kim is an international teacher that has taught in the North Western USA, Vietnam, Guatemala, and now in Thailand. Kim and her wife, Robin, took a year off to travel to 36 countries in 365 days. Kim joins us from Chang Mai, Thailand to share their amazing trip. Hear about lots of food, proboscis monkeys, and Keens. Kim and Robin have proven you only need to carry what is necessary - like handy wipes, just two t-shirts, and a trusty pair of Keens. From the words of the famous Anthony Bourdain: "Be a traveler, not a tourist."
See an ITP map of their entire trip here.
S4, E77 - Kim is an international teacher that has taught in the North Western USA, Vietnam, Guatemala, and now in Thailand. Kim and her wife, Robin, took a year off to travel to 36 countries in 365 days. Kim joins us from Chang Mai, Thailand to share their amazing trip. Hear about lots of food, proboscis monkeys, and Keens. Kim and Robin have proven you only need to carry what is necessary - like handy wipes, just two t-shirts, and a trusty pair of Keens. From the words of the famous Anthony Bourdain: "Be a traveler, not a tourist."
See an ITP map of their entire trip here.
S4, E76 - Welcome to Season 4 of the ITP! Join us for this entertaining interview with Chris Lang. His rollercoaster story starts with teaching English in Japan and threads through Oman, California, and Colombia (as well as a few other places). His candor is refreshing and informative. You will certainly laugh during this episode!
You can reach out to Chris in Bucaramanga, Colombia via LinkedIn @ linkedin.com/in/chris-lang-460347b6 Isn't that a fun word to say? Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga!
While you are Linked, here are two cohost profiles too:
Gregory Lemoine
JPMint Consulting
You can reach out to Chris in Bucaramanga, Colombia via LinkedIn @ linkedin.com/in/chris-lang-460347b6 Isn't that a fun word to say? Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga!
While you are Linked, here are two cohost profiles too:
Gregory Lemoine
JPMint Consulting
Don't miss this episode. All four of us are in on this one to talk about the recruiting season. It's January and the international teacher recruiting season is in full swing. It's not over.
The second half of this New Years show is a roundtable (except Matt, who doesn't like New Years) of stories from around the world. Kent drinks Jack Daniels with older Grecians in Greece. Greg skips up to Canada. JP dons her mint colored Kimono and parades through the streets of Tokyo.
Visit Amazon and add Greg's second book to your arsenal of research before you interview. International Teacher: The Best-kept Secret in Education (In the Appendices, you will find a comprehensive list of great books and useful websites for your research)
Also mentioned in this episode, the UNI Overseas Teacher Fair 2024 is being held in Iowa from Feb 3-4.
The 2024 signature ISS Global Recruitment Fair is being held in New York this year! Feb 8-11. Sign up!
The second half of this New Years show is a roundtable (except Matt, who doesn't like New Years) of stories from around the world. Kent drinks Jack Daniels with older Grecians in Greece. Greg skips up to Canada. JP dons her mint colored Kimono and parades through the streets of Tokyo.
Visit Amazon and add Greg's second book to your arsenal of research before you interview. International Teacher: The Best-kept Secret in Education (In the Appendices, you will find a comprehensive list of great books and useful websites for your research)
Also mentioned in this episode, the UNI Overseas Teacher Fair 2024 is being held in Iowa from Feb 3-4.
The 2024 signature ISS Global Recruitment Fair is being held in New York this year! Feb 8-11. Sign up!
S3, E75 - Don't miss this last episode of Season 3. All four hosts are in on this one to talk about the recruiting season. It's January and the international teacher recruiting season is in full swing. It's not over.
The second half of this New Years show is a roundtable (except Matt, who doesn't like New Years) of stories from around the world. Kent drinks Jack Daniels with older Grecians in Greece. Greg skips up to Canada. JP dons her mint colored Kimono and parades through the streets of Tokyo.
Visit Amazon and add Greg's second book to your arsenal of research before you interview. International Teacher: The Best-kept Secret in Education shorturl.at/SMXUZ
In the Appendices, you will find a comprehensive list of great books and useful websites for your research.
Upcoming Recruitment Fairs:
The UNI Overseas Teacher Fair 2024 is being held in Iowa from Feb 3-4.
The 2024 signature ISS Global Recruitment Fair is being held in New York this year! Feb 8-11.
The second half of this New Years show is a roundtable (except Matt, who doesn't like New Years) of stories from around the world. Kent drinks Jack Daniels with older Grecians in Greece. Greg skips up to Canada. JP dons her mint colored Kimono and parades through the streets of Tokyo.
Visit Amazon and add Greg's second book to your arsenal of research before you interview. International Teacher: The Best-kept Secret in Education shorturl.at/SMXUZ
In the Appendices, you will find a comprehensive list of great books and useful websites for your research.
Upcoming Recruitment Fairs:
The UNI Overseas Teacher Fair 2024 is being held in Iowa from Feb 3-4.
The 2024 signature ISS Global Recruitment Fair is being held in New York this year! Feb 8-11.
S3, E74 - In this episode of the ITP, Sharon Dent, our guest with a rich background as an "army brat," shares her journey from being a journalist in Kansas to becoming an international teacher. Her global teaching career, influenced by a lifelong exposure to travel, includes stints in Turkey, China, Laos, India, Chile, and Thailand. Sharon discusses balancing her professional life with personal pursuits, such as a year-long break working with horses and her husband's interest in lutherie. She also talks about creating "The Guide Hog," a blog that reflects her passion for immersive cultural experiences and learning from local guides during her travels.
S3, E73 - Happy Holidays. Merry Christmas (if you celebrate it) and welcome to our ITP Host Only special episode. In this episode you will hear us share about no less than a dozen different countries while we have a discussion about spending the holidays overseas. Sometimes we work. Many times we travel.
Halfway through the episode, Matt the Family Guy (who jointly founded and created this podcast in March 2021) joins us after a year and a half hiatus. What has he been doing? Has he just been in the basement hiding? Listen and find out.
Join the entire crew and laugh, laugh, laugh. Matt the Family Guy, JPMint, Kent - aka Santa Clause in some Middle Eastern countries, and Greg the Single Guy.
Season's Greetings from the International Teacher Podcast!
Halfway through the episode, Matt the Family Guy (who jointly founded and created this podcast in March 2021) joins us after a year and a half hiatus. What has he been doing? Has he just been in the basement hiding? Listen and find out.
Join the entire crew and laugh, laugh, laugh. Matt the Family Guy, JPMint, Kent - aka Santa Clause in some Middle Eastern countries, and Greg the Single Guy.
Season's Greetings from the International Teacher Podcast!
S3, E72 - Ricardo, a distinguished educator, originally from Panama, earned his National Board Certification while teaching in a public high school in North Carolina. Ricardo brings a wealth of international teaching experience to the International Teacher Podcast. Ricardo not only holds a Master of Education in Spanish but has also expanded his teaching horizon across various other countries. His journey continued to Oman, back to the USA at the United Nations International School in New York, then distance and F2F teaching during the Covid era in China.
Currently Ricardo is not on the beaches of Kuwait. Those are still blocked off from Covid days. His expertise extends to being an International Baccalaureate (IB) Teacher & Examiner and an AP Reader. On the podcast, Ricardo delves into his diverse experiences in teacher recruitment, global travels, language learning, and the unique challenges of teaching abroad, offering invaluable insights for educators worldwide.
Currently Ricardo is not on the beaches of Kuwait. Those are still blocked off from Covid days. His expertise extends to being an International Baccalaureate (IB) Teacher & Examiner and an AP Reader. On the podcast, Ricardo delves into his diverse experiences in teacher recruitment, global travels, language learning, and the unique challenges of teaching abroad, offering invaluable insights for educators worldwide.
S3, E71 - In this captivating episode of the podcast, (Greg the Single Guy has internet problems) host Jacqueline Mallais engages in a lively discussion with Annette Gubbels-van Orden, an experienced international educator originally from the Netherlands, currently based in the vibrant city of Hanoi, Vietnam. Annette's journey in international teaching is as inspiring as it is diverse, having navigated the challenges of online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic to now leading high school mathematics at the United Nations International School. She delves into her life's journey, revealing how her family, including her husband and two children, have adapted to various international settings, with personal anecdotes that are both enlightening and heartwarming. Particularly striking is the story of her son, who, having grown up in a constantly shifting international environment, is now pursuing medicine in Amsterdam, requiring additional studies to meet the Netherlands' entry requirements.
4 Countries, 3 Coup D'états, a Pandemic in a Pear Tree"
S3, E70 - In this podcast episode, we delve into the extraordinary global journey of Debbie, an international educator with a rich multicultural background. Born in Peru to a Japanese-Peruvian father and a Japanese-Brazilian mother, Debbie's life journey is a remarkable tale of cultural fusion and adaptation. Her early years were spent in Brazil, where she was raised and educated.
S3, E70 - In this podcast episode, we delve into the extraordinary global journey of Debbie, an international educator with a rich multicultural background. Born in Peru to a Japanese-Peruvian father and a Japanese-Brazilian mother, Debbie's life journey is a remarkable tale of cultural fusion and adaptation. Her early years were spent in Brazil, where she was raised and educated.
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