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 Dr. Christin Topper
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When teaching assistants are empowered as educators, professional learning becomes a pathway to stronger inclusion, student support, and meaningful leadership... more |
By Jacob LaPlante, Jason Boll, Andrew Cajina, and Manuela Penalosa
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AI integration works best when teachers put instructional design first, using technology deliberately to strengthen student reasoning, rigor, and meaningful learning... more |
By Colt Turner
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Three strategies help school leaders make student reflection a meaningful, consistent part of learning by aligning reflection, planning intentionally, and training teachers... more |
By Emily Rankin
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Sustainable change requires identifying gaps through stakeholder feedback, clear communication of purpose, and a structured process... 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, and 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
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 |
With Scott Jackson and Lianne Dominguez
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What if teacher appraisal could move beyond compliance? Hear how leaders are rethinking instructional supervision to create meaningful, differentiated systems for teacher growth... 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 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 |
By Anthony Perry
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Leading with vulnerability through grief created space for others to be human, build trust, and turn loss into lasting action… 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 Peter Ellis
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Sustainable school improvement depends on teaching quality, strengthened by a culture of trust, coaching, and ownership of professional growth... more |
By David B Hawley
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A Head can be surrounded by people and still be alone. Mentorship matters for seeing what we can no longer see ourselves... more |
By Leticia Daza
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A practical framework helps new school leaders slow down, read the community, question assumptions, and understand what to preserve before deciding what to change... more |
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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 |
By Nathan Haines
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If we give up on this cognitive and creative work of teaching, both a source and the outcome of our professional knowledge, our profession will suffer; it may even be lost... 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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