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The International Educator

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

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.

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TOP STORIES
By Maya Krishnadas
Through trust, scaffolding, and targeted support, a struggling student transformed challenges into confidence and academic success... more
By Sandrine Paillasse
What does it really mean to measure wellbeing in a school? Perhaps the art of seeing in schools begins with granting time and space to notice... more
By Jacob Huckle
International Mother Language Day serves as a reminder that we need to go beyond tokenistic or superficial celebrations of diversity... more
By Kathryn T. Berkman, Meredith Robinson, and Megan Vosk
Dialogue fosters understanding, empathy, and shared purpose, while addressing power imbalances... more
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, JUSTICE, AND BELONGING
By Emma Ahmed and Sam Passeport
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
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
By Rae Merrigan
Discover why true inclusion goes beyond diversity, and how fostering belonging boosts student success, wellbeing, and school community... more
By Elmeka Henderson
In the silence, your impact still speaks. Practical ways educators can uphold belonging and inclusion when DEI language is restricted or censored… more
THE VOICE OF TIE
Voice of TIE Podcast
By Stacy Stephens
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
International school recruitment continues to evolve, revealing market trends, candidate strategies, and school practices to navigate hiring successfully... more
By Kim Cofino
Coaching has evolved from isolated roles to a shared movement, reshaping leadership, culture, and sustainability in international schools... more
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NEWS
By Mick Amundson-Geisel
Collaboration and connection opens pathways and opportunities for students across the Myanmar community... more
By Nick DeForest
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
Eight students, one overcrowded bus, and a big idea: how empathy, systems thinking, and action created real community change... more
PEDAGOGY & LEARNING
By Jessica McArdle
Functional linguistics can help teachers design accessible and inclusive math lessons for multilingual learners... more
By Suman Choudhary
Giving students liberty, supporting their interests, and allowing them to exercise choice can lead to organic learning that evolves naturally and prepares them for a rapidly changing world... more
By Scott Eder
A practical framework linking instructional actions, teacher competence, and student motivation to ethical, evidence-based language teaching and meaningful learning outcomes... more
THE PRINCIPALS' TRAINING CENTER
By Darby Sinclair
In this Pearl, Darby reveals how “holding space” transforms everyday moments into powerful leadership that helps colleagues thrive... more
By Kasey Shiver
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
In this Pearl, Marzia reflects on how curriculum gains meaning not through authority or documentation alone, but through lived experience, culture, and community... more
By Angela Collins
Experience showed that taking time to understand hesitant teachers, parents, and mislabeled classes changes narratives and builds trust... more
STUDENT VOICE
By Naima Umiryayeva, Year 12 student
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
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
How might we empower students to take the lead on sustainability initiatives within our school community... more
LEADERSHIP
By Sam Olson-Wyman, Kristen Moreland, and Jordan Benedict
Explore the inherent diversity of international schools and the rich, multicultural environments that shape the work of instructional coaches worldwide... more
By Elijah Abdullah
A reflection on privilege, institutional incentives, and moral agency in international schools... more
By Vickie Swann and James Mattiace
Accreditation has the power to be used specifically to drive change in assessment practices... more
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
By Derrick des Vignes
A playful guide to AI in education, building curiosity, trust, boundaries, and partnership without rushing into commitment or expectations... more
By Itzel Madero Hernandez
Early AI literacy builds critical thinking, equity, and ethical awareness, helping young children understand technology’s role through guided learning... more
By Cora Yang and Dalton Flanagan
A step-by-step guide to building a culture of open mindedness and responsible exploration of AI that prepares our students for the future… more
LIFESTYLE AND WELLBEING
By Sarah Ssengendo
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
What began as structured activities for community projects grew into powerful acts of empathy and purpose... more
By Anthi Patrikios and Jemo Ergen
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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    Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:17:56 GMT

    A colleague asked me for some examples of action research, or �teacher experimentation.� She used the word

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    (Matt Brady)
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:42:17 GMT

    Sustainable growth comes from user centred digital ecosystem design that removes friction. (Originally publ

  • Breaking the Habit of Excuse
    (Matthew Piercy)
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 02:38:56 GMT

    I awoke this morning to an email from one of my online students. It began: �Certainly not an email I want t

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