Educators Going Global

Building a community is a massive undertaking — especially when that community spans the globe!

Ron Rosenow is the founder and driving force behind the International School Community website. He joins us to share how his “baby” has significantly grown over the past 12 years!

Ron’s mission is to create the ultimate online platform for international school educators, where they can connect, collaborate, and share insights with like-min...

You may recognize the name Julia Walker from her TCK/CCK podcast, Across Oceans.

Julia is an adult third culture/cross-cultural kid, a child of international educators, and a fellow podcaster. She grew up in Canada, Egypt, and Singapore before returning to Canada for university. Now, she is completing her Master’s degree in Environmental Science in Switzerland. When she is not studying or hiking in the mountains, she hosts...

Imagine if we could all live in an inclusive world where every individual is supported, resources are accessible, potential is maximized and action is inspired. That is the vision of SENIA International.

Lori Boll joined us to share the latest on how SENIA International is expanding their outreach and offerings to help international educators better understand SENIA’s services while helping teachers to further expand their teacher t...

How well have you been keeping up with current trends in International Education? Dr. Heather Naro has her finger directly on that pulse.

Heather joins us again, this time to discuss several macro-level topics in International Education. This episode contains valuable insights for those new to international schooling and for veterans curious about international school trends. 

Heather is a career international equator working as the ...

How can students achieve educational outcomes in a challenging way in a creative setting? The answer at the International School Nido de Aguilas in Santiago, Chile is: through the Outdoor Education Program!

Zack Beaty is the Outdoor Education Coordinator at Nido de Aguilas. Originally from Waco, Texas, Zack and his wife, Becca, an elementary educator, moved to Chile to experience life in a Spanish-speaking country, improve...

Talk about a Cross-Cultural Kid!

Harry Qian is an undergraduate at UC Berkeley planning to study Physics. He has Chinese blood flowing in his veins, grew up along the banks of River Tiber in Italy, and received his education at an American International School in Rome. 

During his downtime at Berkeley, he volunteers in an aid organization, connects with other ethnic-Chinese students in a university-based club, and...

Did you know that teacher candidates in selected U.S. universities can do their student teaching overseas? What an opportunity, right! We decided to learn more about this option by speaking with Dr. Danielle Carrier who is an associate professor of curriculum and instruction at the University of Southern Mississippi. 

Danielle recently graduated from the University of Georgia with a Ph.D. in Educational Theory and Practice. Before h...

 International Schools Services is an organization that provides, well, services for international schools. You may be familiar with their recruiting fairs, but ISS offers so much more than that. These two ladies helped us learn more about ISS. 

Nadine Richards is ISS’s Director of Leadership Searches. Previously, she served as a Teacher as well as in a variety of leadership roles in the USA and UAE. Nadine co-designed an ...

Ghazi Gashut grew up as an international student who attended a large variety of international schools. He truly exemplifies what it is to be a TCK - a third culture kid, or someone who is not “from” the host country, but is not really “from” their country of passport either, hence “third culture”. Another, more recent term for this is “Cross-cultural kid”. 

Audrey was lucky enough to get to know Ghazi a little bit when he...

International head of school Bob Gross joined us from Minnesota for this episode. 

Bob Gross is a retired superintendent of schools now living in Minnesota. Bob spent 35 years in public education as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. In 1999, he was appointed the superintendent of schools at Singapore American School in Singapore. In 2006, Bob was named International Superintendent of the Year. 

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In this three-part bonus series, we take a deep dive into some very important aspects of tax filing and nest egg building for American citizens.  Even if money is not your thing, this series will help you save a lot -- if it prompts you to, as our guest Jeff Devens suggests, start asking critical questions.

The three parts of the series are: 1-How to file US taxes using legal levers to maximize your advantages. 2-How to pa...

In this three-part bonus series, we take a deep dive into some very important aspects of tax filing and nest egg building for American citizens.  Even if money is not your thing, this series will help you save a lot -- if it prompts you to, as our guest Jeff Devens suggests, start asking critical questions.

The three parts of the series are: 1-How to file US taxes using legal levers to maximize your advantages. 2-How to pa...

In this three-part bonus series, we take a deep dive into some very important aspects of tax filing and nest egg building for American citizens.  Even if money is not your thing, this series will help you save a lot -- if it prompts you to, as our guest Jeff Devens suggests, start asking critical questions.

The three parts of the series are: 1-How to file US taxes using legal levers to maximize your advantages. 2-How to pa...

Jackie Scully joined us from New Jersey in the US for this episode. She is an experienced History & Psychology Teacher and is the  Creator & Host of The Teacher Story, which features her own story and interviews with teachers from around the world.

Jackie is also the Co-founder of The Teacher Circle LinkedIn group, a global community to support teachers and others in education. She wants to elevate the voices of t...

Who do you think of when it comes to educational leaders who stand out for their ideation, collaboration, innovation, and drive? I bet that Jeff Utecht is at the top of your list whether you went to one of his sessions at a conference or enjoyed his company at your school. 

From being one of the first educational bloggers, first international educational podcasters, to helping start the Learning 2.0 conference to co-creati...

This is the final episode of our Foundational Series. 

The guiding question was “What is the inside scoop on what you might want to look (out) for in a school?” 

We discussed what makes schools reputable and, conversely, what are red flags to look out for when considering applying to various international schools. 

This episode was recorded on August 14, 2022.

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Mel Idema and Cole Savage joined us from Abu Dhabi as first-time international educators. They shared their story and provided some very helpful tips for teachers as they prepare to transition from their home country to a new home abroad.

Mel and Cole are a newlywed couple from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They love hiking in the mountains with their dog, Nhala. They’re also big fans of good food, better coffee, and unreal views. Mel ...

This episode is part of our Foundational Series. This is the second of two shows answering the guiding question of “Getting Personal: What is in it for me?”. 

We discuss benefit packages, taxes, and retirement planning for international educators. 

This episode was recorded on August 6, 2022.

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International teacher consultant Jacqueline Mallais joined us from Guadalajara, Mexico for this episode. 

Jacqueline Mallais, M.Ed., M.A., is a former international teacher and school leader with over 20 years of experience in six countries on four continents. Since heading overseas in 1996, she has helped a number of teachers secure amazing opportunities abroad over the years. Originally from Ottawa, Canada, now living in beautiful...