Welcome to the Voice of TIE podcast, a space for stories, insights, and conversations that uplift the profession of teaching and inspire positive change in international schools. For nearly 40 years, The International Educator has served this community through recruitment resources and a dedication to amplifying the voices of international educators around the world. LISTEN NOW ON YOUTUBE
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TOP STORIES
By Michael Neumann and Daryl Sinclair
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Calendar days can spark awareness and connection, but meaningful learning requires schools to move beyond isolated celebrations toward sustained, transformative learning... more |
By Dr. Richard Granger
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A practical case study examines how one international school built a governed digital ecosystem, scaled AI safely, and developed systems-thinking leaders... more |
By Tricia Friedman
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What if imagining possible futures helped students question their assumptions, consider new perspectives, and rethink the decisions shaping their world... more |
By Ketaki Yadav
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A local clay tradition transforms an international art classroom, helping students connect creative practice, cultural identity, and the place they call home... more |
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FEATURED COLLECTIONS
| In this featured collection, you’ll find practical ideas for building classrooms where students can connect, see themselves reflected, navigate transitions, and develop a stronger sense of belonging... more |
| International school recruitment is shifting into a complex ecosystem where visibility, timing, digital presence, and networks matter as much as experience. This featured collection explores how educators can navigate and position themselves effectively... more |
| Multilingualism sits at the heart of international education, shaping identity, belonging, and access. This featured collection explores perspectives, tools, and strategies to support multilingual learners through asset-based, inclusive practices... more |
| This featured collection brings together perspectives, research, and practical insights to support more intentional and strategic recruitment. At its core is a shared commitment: that every hiring decision is an opportunity to build stronger teams, stronger schools, and better outcomes for students... more |
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THE VOICE OF TIE
With Bambi Betts
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Bambi Betts reflects on TIE’s 40-year evolution, its role in connecting international educators, and how it continues to strengthen the profession in a changing world... more |
The Voice of TIE Podcast With Bridget McNamer
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Women remain underrepresented in international school leadership. Bridget McNamer shares practical strategies for navigating careers, building confidence, and changing systems... more |
By Stacy Stephens
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International school recruitment is shifting from qualifications to impact. Learn how strategic preparation and evidence can help candidates stand out and get hired… more |
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NEWS
By Andres Rodriguez
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By working hand-in-hand with local leaders and teachers, we aren’t just sharing lessons; we are co-creating the future of education… more |
By Kim Cofino
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Educator-led communities foster collaboration, mentorship, innovation, and meaningful professional learning grounded in classroom practice and relationships... more |
By Ximena Daza and Gregory Hessee
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One school created large-scale, interdisciplinary PBL that changed their Classroom Without Walls journeys into meaningful, academic experiences... more |
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PEDAGOGY & LEARNING
By Maya Krishnadas
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Students may understand the math yet struggle to do it. Embedding executive function supports can remove hidden barriers to mathematical thinking... more |
By Osman Tuncel
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Some of the best learning happens beyond the curriculum, where students explore interests, build skills, take risks, and discover future pathways... more |
By Mushfiqua Zabeen
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IB Inquiry and PBL share student-centered foundations but differ in purpose, structure, and pedagogy, with important implications for assessment, implementation, and AI-enhanced learning... more |
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 | THE PRINCIPALS' TRAINING CENTER |
By Banu Aldemir
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Looking beyond challenging behavior to understand the unmet needs behind it can help leaders create meaningful support that lasts beyond their presence… more |
By Lisa Nnadozie
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Protecting time to think helps leaders move beyond quick responses, build trust, and bring greater wisdom and intention to every decision... more |
By Chris Galaty
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Embracing the gray means staying flexible, listening to others, and finding collaborative solutions when leadership decisions do not have clear-cut answers… more |
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STUDENT VOICE
By Mira Rai, Grade 5 student
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A student reflects on abstract art, creative choice, perseverance, and how taking risks helped them grow into an independent artist... more |
Empathy to Impact Podcast By Scott Jamieson
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On this episode high school students and community artists talk about a project that they chose to be involved in that connected to their changemaker superpowers and addressed an authentic need of one of their local community partners... more |
By Somang H. Choi, Grade 12 student
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A reflective and deeply personal essay exploring language loss, cultural identity, and the emotional distance that can emerge within multilingual immigrant families across generations... more |
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LEADERSHIP
By Mushfiqua Zabeen
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A shift toward inquiry and project-based learning sparks unexpected tensions with parents, revealing what schools need to consider when introducing new approaches... more |
By Jim O’Malley
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Teacher retention can begin before hiring, with meaningful recruitment conversations, personal welcomes, and relationships that establish belonging from the start... more |
By Rizvana Abdul Reman
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Being liked is not the same as being trusted. Effective leadership means earning the confidence to challenge others and influence change, even when the conversations are difficult... more |
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
By Jack George
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Aiglon College connects self-realization, systems thinking, and emerging technologies to help students develop self-awareness, understand complex global challenges, and shape an uncertain future... more |
By Jacob LaPlante, Jason Boll, Andrew Cajina, and Manuela Penalosa
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Classroom examples show how intentional AI design can deepen student thinking, maintain academic rigor, and strengthen learning across subjects and contexts... more |
By Lydia Suslova
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Universities are no longer just reading applications, they’re learning to read for AI. Authenticity is becoming the new admissions filter in 2026... more |
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LIFESTYLE AND WELLBEING
By Audrey Parker and Sandra Sheppard
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Strengthen school safety by using language that builds trust, reduces anxiety, and helps students respond confidently during emergencies... more |
By Sandy Sheppard and Stacey Wotton
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Their stories are different, yet the same; they both, at their essence, are about young people and their determination to succeed no matter what barriers are placed upon them... more |
By Sarah Ssengendo
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The brain is the center of learning. How might schools become places where mental health and wellbeing are learned about, practiced, and supported... more |
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, JUSTICE, AND BELONGING
By Sue Mulholland
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Whose knowledge shapes what students learn? Rethinking epistemic privilege, decoloniality, and global citizenship can help educators redraw the map... more |
By Estelle Hughes and Elijah Abdullah
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An open letter affirming African educators’ expertise, cultural knowledge, and leadership potential while calling for more equitable, locally rooted international schools... more |
By Laura Cox
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How do inclusive schools move from good intentions to meaningful action? Start with leadership, admissions, and systems designed for every learner... more |
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