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The International Educator

Friday, 18 July 2025


TIE PODCAST

Welcome to the TIE Podcast for International Educators, your gateway to the world of international education. This podcast is by international school educators, for international school educators, and we're here to delve into topics that are not only top of mind but crucial for our community.
Our inaugural episode dives deep into a question that underpins the quality of education: "What are international school standards of practice, and why are they so vital for ensuring quality teaching and learning in international schools?" Host, Sue Easton, Director of Programs at The Principals' Training Center, engages a panel of thought leaders in a compelling conversation, where they share their thoughts and experiences on the "Why" behind international school standards.

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TOP STORIES
By Regina Maniaci and Grade 5 students
Grade 5 students at the American International School of Lagos embarked on a student-driven ceramics unit rooted in the Teaching for Artistic Behavior methodology... ..more
By Megan Vosk and Shafali
Embrace multilingualism with inclusive practices and practical strategies that empower learners, support teachers, and celebrate language diversity... ..more
By Jennifer Abrams
How can we suspend our certainty that we have the right answer and how can we continue to engage with the other person in a respectful manner... ..more
By Ahmad Fadli
Global education is about building bridges between cultures, between hearts, and between the kind of world we have and the kind of world we hope to create… ..more
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
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
By Rachel Cannon
In greetings and everyday connections, micro-moments weave belonging—making inclusion real, rooted, and sustainable across international school communities… ..more
THE VOICE OF TIE
Voice of TIE Podcast
This episode offers a rich, behind-the-scenes look at how transformative learning environments are created, and why they matter now more than ever... ..more
The Voice of TIE
At TIE, we’re here to support you—not just with job postings and a job seeking platform, but with the tools, strategies, and frameworks to help you take meaningful next steps toward the professional future you want to create... ..more
By Stacy Stephens
Listen to hear how the International School of Kenya is using standards not as a mandate, but as a meaningful framework for growth… ..more
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NEWS
By Adika Cremet and Neal Clark
A showcase of how technology, sustainability, and ATL skills were aligned in the early years through a collaborative project at UNIS Hanoi... ..more
A Portrait of Global Perspectives
By Regina Maniaci and Grade 3 students
Grade 3 students engaged in an interdisciplinary unit blending visual arts and environmental science... ..more
By Nickie Hansen and Megan Vosk
Empower students through solutionary thinking and SDG-focused learning, fostering agency, critical thinking, and sustainable action for global impact... ..more
PEDAGOGY & LEARNING
By Lyn Thompson Lemaire
Help students navigate friendships, expectations, and hidden cultural norms while building understanding, resilience, and a sense of belonging in new environments... ..more
By Rachida Dahman
Students must be given space to grow beyond rigid systems, free to express their complexity, remain true to themselves, and challenge simplification... ..more
By Gabriela Molina
When students feel like they belong, everything else falls into place. One educator shares insights and strategies for supporting student wellbeing… ..more
THE PRINCIPALS' TRAINING CENTER
By Brianne Sheets
In this Pearl, Brianne shares how leaning into vulnerability, not perfection, is the key to authentic leadership... ..more
By Nausheen Siddiqi
In this Pearl, Nausheen shares two powerful analogies to define leadership, highlighting the importance of vision, empathy, and adaptability… ..more
By Brendan McCabe
In this Pearl, Brendan shares how collaboration was key to driving significant literacy gains at his school... ..more
STUDENT VOICE
By Noriomi Cheung
A personal exploration of the confusion of belonging to multiple cultures and the discomfort of never feeling fully connected to any one identity… ..more
By Skye Thomson, Grade 12 student
A student examines the hardships of facing social exclusion while also grappling with the need to define his place within diverse cultural spheres... ..more
By International School Students
International schools have helped amplify the message of freedom, demonstrating the power of students coming together to make a real difference... ..more
LEADERSHIP
By Diana Rosberg and Bridget McNamer
Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Mare transforms self-understanding into powerful, inclusive educational leadership in international schools... ..more
By Nicholas Forde
Lateral career moves can build valuable skills and experience for future senior leadership roles... ..more
By Jordan Benedict
Why do school initiatives fade? Implementation Science reveals how international schools can build systems that make educational change last... ..more
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
By Kelly Mekdeci
Explore key questions and practical frameworks to help school leaders guide ethical, collaborative faculty decisions on using Generative AI... ..more
By Karen Taylor
Exploring the way AI may transform education if equity, ethics, and teacher training are used to enhance learning and human connection... ..more
By Megel Barker
AI in schools presents challenges in defining use and ensuring integrity. The AI Indicator provides clear guidelines for students and educators… ..more
LIFESTYLE
By Tammy Dang-Le
Not having resilience and emotional regulation will leave our students unprepared for life’s setbacks, no matter how intelligent they may be... ..more
By Anika Browne-Jones
For international educators, preparedness must go hand in hand with possibility... ..more
By Viviane Imhof-Braun and Natasha Winnard
The parent of three TCK students shares her insights on how schools and educators can support globally mobile kids… ..more
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