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 Debbie Downes
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We need to hold each other accountable and avoid prioritizing the reputation of adults in the school ahead of the safety of students… more |
By Andrew Knox and Dr. Gregory Hessee
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ChatGPT simulations can be used in the classroom to develop student curiosity through real time global crisis scenarios... more |
By Nickolas Hironao Harris
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True resilience isn't passive endurance (gaman) but purposeful effort. Education must shift from enforcing compliance to fostering agency and focus... more |
By Andres Rodriguez Perdomo
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The tricycle unit at UNIS Hanoi showcases how a simple activity can yield profound educational, physical, and socio-cultural outcomes... more |
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, JUSTICE, AND BELONGING
By Amin Hussain and Sagda Khalil
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Creating welcoming, inclusive schools during Ramadan means honoring Muslim students’ faith through empathy, access, understanding, and thoughtful support... more |
By Rachida Dahman
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Ethical classroom attention shapes judgment; repeated omissions erode trust, turning institutional commitments into contradictions rather than lived realities… more |
By Emma Ahmed and Sam Passeport
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Why aligning culture and climate matters, and how four transformative movements can reshape schools into healthier, more equitable places to learn... more |
By Emily MacLean
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Leadership, at its best, isn’t a solo climb; it’s a collective elevation. Along the way, there are women who lift us up, open doors, and help us find our voice… more |
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THE VOICE OF TIE
By Stacy Stephens
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A system only works when it leads to better teaching practices that educators actually use, not another layer of paperwork that produces compliance... more |
Voice of TIE Podcast By Stacy Stephens
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Join us for a conversation with Lianne Dominguez where she discusses human-centered leadership, professional standards, and putting students at the heart of international schools... more |
By Stacy Stephens
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International school recruitment continues to evolve, revealing market trends, candidate strategies, and school practices to navigate hiring successfully... more |
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NEWS
By Mick Amundson-Geisel
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Collaboration and connection opens pathways and opportunities for students across the Myanmar community... more |
By Nick DeForest
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With familiar challenges topping the list, this year’s survey inspired a new approach, tackling each concern through in-depth discussions... more |
By Kathryn T. Berkman
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Eight students, one overcrowded bus, and a big idea: how empathy, systems thinking, and action created real community change... more |
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PEDAGOGY & LEARNING
By Jon Nordmeyer
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Labeling multilingual learners by English proficiency undermines identity; systemic change fosters inclusion, competence, and equitable learning... more |
By Ethan Van Drunen and Marcelle van Leenen
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Windhoek International School shares how a rebalancing of direct instruction with progressive inquiry has led to remarkable gains in student learning... more |
By Jessica McArdle
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Functional linguistics can help teachers design accessible and inclusive math lessons for multilingual learners... more |
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 | THE PRINCIPALS' TRAINING CENTER |
By Bryan Dennie
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Grounded in the reminder that “somebody is learning how to be a person by watching you,” the true measure of leadership lies in the emotional imprint we leave on others... more |
By Darby Sinclair
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In this Pearl, Darby reveals how “holding space” transforms everyday moments into powerful leadership that helps colleagues thrive... more |
By Kasey Shiver
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A visualization strategy can help distinguish between minor and meaningful annoyances, clarifying which issues to carry forward and which to let go… more |
By Marzia Mauffrey
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In this Pearl, Marzia reflects on how curriculum gains meaning not through authority or documentation alone, but through lived experience, culture, and community... more |
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STUDENT VOICE
By Naima Umiryayeva, Year 12 student
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If students grow up surrounded by AI tools but aren’t taught how to use them intentionally, they’ll struggle to stop themselves from using AI every time... more |
By Veronica McDaniel
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Students around the world are taking action against human trafficking. Your school can join a powerful global movement and lead meaningful change... more |
Empathy to Impact Podcast By Scott Jamieson
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How might we empower students to take the lead on sustainability initiatives within our school community... more |
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LEADERSHIP
By Sam Olson-Wyman, Kristen Moreland, and Jordan Benedict
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Explore the inherent diversity of international schools and the rich, multicultural environments that shape the work of instructional coaches worldwide... more |
By Elijah Abdullah
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A reflection on privilege, institutional incentives, and moral agency in international schools... more |
By Vickie Swann and James Mattiace
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Accreditation has the power to be used specifically to drive change in assessment practices... more |
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
By Cora Yang and Dalton Flanagan
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We need to treat AI integration like any other pedagogical strategy, with backward design. The C.R.E.A.T.E. framework transforms your ideas into reliable educational assistants… more |
By Derrick des Vignes
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A playful guide to AI in education, building curiosity, trust, boundaries, and partnership without rushing into commitment or expectations... more |
By Itzel Madero Hernandez
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Early AI literacy builds critical thinking, equity, and ethical awareness, helping young children understand technology’s role through guided learning... more |
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LIFESTYLE AND WELLBEING
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 |
By Mushfiqua Zabeen
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What began as structured activities for community projects grew into powerful acts of empathy and purpose... more |
By Anthi Patrikios and Jemo Ergen
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How one school in Kenya engaged parents to strengthen their safeguarding work by focusing on emotional wellbeing and safety through relational practice... more |
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