There’s nothing quite as inspiring as learning from a great role model. If you aspire to become an international educator, our guests today—Hannah and Jared Keen—will truly impress you as they share invaluable insights, backed by their careful planning and resourcefulness. Join us to hear their story and learn what it takes to thrive in the highly competitive world of international school recruiting.
Side note: Did you listen to episode 87 with Diane Jacoutout of Edvectus in which she she shared tips for first-timers to international recruiting? If you missed it, do check it out: It wil set you up for this interview with the Keens.
Jared and Hannah have been teaching in US public schools for 10 years. Jared teaches Language Arts and Social Studies while Hannah has taught in Primary English & Spanish Dual Language programs across all subjects.
The Keens thrive on exploring new places and are eager to expose their two young boys to other education opportunities while also immersing them in cultural environments that broaden their worldview.
Our guiding questions were: “What makes you so keen to go global? What steps are you taking to become international educators?”
Topics covered include:
- Exploring the experiences, skills, and character strengths that inspired Hannah and Jared to consider international teaching.
- Reflections on how our “Thought Experiment: Is International Teaching for Me?” blog post helped clarify their motivations and readiness for this career path.
- Insight into how they developed a purposeful recruiting plan, including steps taken and resources utilized.
- How working with an expert recruitment consultant is shaping their approach and easing their concerns.
- Discussing their openness to various regions of the world, and how they weigh various options, including leveraging resources like our blog post and spreadsheet, “Profiling Schools, Cities and Countries” .
- Focusing on the needs of their young children while also honoring their extended family's feelings towards their desire to teach internationally.
Jared and Hannah’s LinkedIn In Information: Jared | Hannah
Resources Mentioned:
Is International Teaching For Me? Blog Post
Profiling Schools, Cities and Countries Blog Post
Recorded on August 21, 2025.
Categories: Recruiting | School Life | Travel
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