In this episode, we talk with Ginny Prairie, Director of Teaching and Learning at the International School of Kenya (ISK), about how her school is embedding the Standards of Practice for International School Educators into the daily fabric of teaching. With more than two decades of experience across international schools in Asia and the Middle East, Ginny shares what it looks like to align vision, hiring, coaching, and evaluation around a shared definition of great teaching.
ISK’s journey is just beginning, and Ginny is candid about the slow, intentional process they’ve chosen. From teacher-led goal setting and team reflections to adding new elements like professionalism, she highlights how standards are becoming a tool for clarity, not compliance.
Whether you're leading change in your own school or just curious how standards can move beyond checklists, this conversation offers practical insight into what it means to build coherence across systems, and why that matters for teachers and students alike.
Listen to hear how the International School of Kenya is using standards not as a mandate, but as a meaningful framework for growth.
Show Notes
Standards of Practice for International Schools
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Stacy Stephens is the Director of TIE.
Ginnie Prairie is the Director of Teaching and Learning at the International School of Kenya.
