International Teacher Podcast

Mary Noble is the Middle School Principle at American Community School of Beirut (ACS) in Lebanon. Her message is for teachers not to "burn out". Don't leave the career of teaching unless you have explored the benefits of the overseas experience. Mary has taught in Alaska, Thailand, Oregon, Egypt, Dubai, and now in Lebanon. She was a single mom for some of the time and moved between the USA and overseas several times. Listen to this episode and learn from this amazing educator.

This is the first episode of a series focusing on Dillan and Valerie, a teaching couple new to international. They began their journey back in 2022 when they began their research and signed a contract. Once they arrive in their new country and have taught a bit through the 2023-24 school year, they will record another episode with us and check in about their experiences. We hope you enjoy hearing about the beginning of their journey.

In this episode, meet Dian Seidel. She is a newly published author of Kindergarten at 60: A Memoir of Teaching in Thailand. You can pre-order her book on Amazon now, or after you hear this exciting interview. Imagine at age 60, after retiring from Governmental Science career, you decide you want to give back to society by teaching adults. Then add a twist and decide to teach somewhere outside of the comfort of your own country. Finally, when you arrive to teach, your students are the exact opposite of adults. Listen in. "Teacher Dian" and "Teacher Steve" are the epitome of ACTIVE RETIREMENT. Enjoy this episode.

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 coach.

Kent and Greg interview two international teachers currently in Spain and Thailand during their Gap Year. Kevin and Matt are the authors behind the best selling international teaching books dubbed "The New Normal" . This interview sheds light on how they co-authored both books from opposite ends of the world, but still give credit to the other teachers that wrote the stories. All proceeds from their books go to the Children of Haiti. Join us to hear how they put it all together. You want to read stories about international teachers around the world, so click over to Amazon and purchase these two books by Kevin Duncan and Matt Minor: The New Normal: Tales from International School Teachers and The New Normal Vol. II

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 wiz 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. Some of the other Links from this discussion: Ed Tech Gurus Richard Mentions Gary Stager http://professorgarystager.com/about-gary  Vicki Davis. https://www.coolcatteacher.com/about-vicki-davis/  Beth Holland - https://brholland.com/  Books⁠Free: The Future of a Radical Price⁠ (2009) by Chris Anderson ⁠Trust Agents: Using the Web to Build Influence, Improve Reputation, and Earn Trust⁠ by Chris Brogan and Julien Smith (2020 reprint) ⁠Pedalling to Kailash: Cycling Adventures and Misadventures Across the Roof of the World⁠ by Graydon Hazenberg (2021) Video: ⁠Visual Rubrics - Part 1: Getting Started by Greg Kulowiec⁠App Creation Software/Website:   ⁠MIT APP Inventor 2⁠  Video Game Creation Webtool:  ⁠Construct 3⁠ (Free & Paid Versions)

Join us as Kent and Greg interview Jeff Torchon about his experience living and working in Japan at the American School in Japan. What’s it like moving your family of four to Japan? Will Jeff have a police story?   Links from this episode: The American School in Japan Conjunto Philadelphia - Home

Join us as Kent interviews Greg the Single Guy about his experiences at the ISS (International School Services) International Educator Recruiting Fair of 2023 in that was held in Washington D.C. from February 9 - 12.  Is Greg leaving the desert? How many Candidates were at the fair? Greg has a few funny stories and a scary US Customs story to share.  ISS Job Fairs Website  Buy Greg's Book on Amazon - Finding the Right Fit: Your Professional Guide for International Educator Recruiting Fairs and Amazing Stories of a Teacher Living Overseas

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!"  Join us for a deep dive into Matthew's website https://www.matthewbcourtney.com/tools and the easy-to-use data tools he offers for free.  Get Your Copy of the Following Great Reads Greg's (the single guy) Book: Finding the Right Fit: Your Professional Guide to International Educator Recruiting Fairs and Amazing Stories of a Teacher Living Overseas  by Gregory Lemoine Matthew's Published books: Adventure in Action Research   https://www.matthewbcourtney.com/product-page/adventures-in-action-research Exploratory Data Analysis in the Classroom  https://www.matthewbcourtney.com/product-page/exploratory-data-analysis-in-the-classroom Matthew's other recommended books: High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out  by Amanda Ripley The Data Detective: Ten Easy Rules to Make Sense of Statistics  by Tim Harford Academia Obscura: The Hidden Silly Side of Higher Education  by Glen Wright

Scott Schaffner is a long time International Teacher and Administrator. You may have seen his name mentioned on the Pacake on a Stick Newsletter or even taught with him at some point in Poland, Vietnam, Netherlands, or Dubai. Scott is currently living with his family in Poland and consulting for International Teachers. The first half of this episode we get to know Scott and hear about his experiences. The second half we discuss international recruiting. Scott has been on both sides of the International Teaching interview table, so this episode is packed with advice. Enjoy this powerful episode.  Scott's Consultancy website is:  www.jobhunthelp.org

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 the new ITP podcast at: https://www.itpexpat.com/

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. Found out more about his passion projects and his opinion on teacher recorder to students. Links mentioned in the episode: Music Teachers in International Schools: https://mtiis.co/ Check us out at our new website for The ITP: www.itpexpat.com

Don't write off Chinese International Schools! China changes fast! That is just one of Brantley Turner's messages. She has so much to offer just one episode. Brantley is a humble guest with knowledge that makes Kent and Greg feel like kindergarteners. Dwight schools is opening a new school in Hanoi soon. Brantley and her family are preparing for the move from New York to Vietnam. Listen in, it's an amazing episode.  Links mentioned in this episode: Dwight schools website:  https://www.dwight.edu/about/global-network Dwight Hanoi:  https://www.dwighthanoi.org/  Peter Hessler - New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/peter-hessler Evan Osnos - https://www.evanosnos.com/ Jeremy Goldkorn is the editor-in-chief of the website formerly known as SupChina, www.thechinaproject.com James McGregor https://jamesmcgregor-inc.com/contact/ "Holiday in Cambodia" from the Dead Kennedys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KTsXHXMkJA Brantley via Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brantley-turner-%E9%BE%99%E6%A2%85-39858ba7 

Join Kent and Greg while they interview Susan about Egypt, Singapore, Canada, and Switzerland. Sue and her husband Grant have been overseas since 2004 with their two girls so she has a lot of stories to share. We dare you to enjoy this episode. International Teacher Podcast has a new website at www.itpexpat.com  

Join Kent and Greg in this outstanding interview with David and Audrey from Educators Going Global.  Educators Going Global has 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 educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com.