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.
In this episode, join TIE Director Stacy Stephens for a conversation with Lianne Dominguez, senior leader and education blogger in Astana, Kazakhstan. They discuss human-centered leadership, professional standards, and putting students at the heart of international schools. Lianne explores how COVID reshaped school cultures, why difficult conversations often stall, and why leaders must prioritize people over control. She also shares upcoming blog topics on artificial intelligence in classrooms, Kazakhstan’s role in educational innovation, and staff wellbeing. This episode is packed with insights for school leaders, teachers, and education professionals seeking to build more inclusive, student-centered communities.
Stacy Stephens is the Director of TIE.
Lianne Dominguez is the Deputy Head of senior school and whole school safeguarding lead at Haileybury Astana, Kazakhstan, and a Filipino educator and international school leader with 19 years of experience across Asia and Central Asia. Her experience spans leadership and teaching roles in academics, boarding, admissions, university counseling, and start-up school development. She has built school systems from the ground up, pioneered teacher supervision and evaluation models grounded in international teaching standards, and championed student voice and belonging in school culture. Lianne teaches Leadership and Team Dynamics and Instructional Supervision at the Principals Training Center and facilitates the University Counseling course at the Counselors Training Center. She also visits schools for accreditation with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and is a former mentor in the Association of International Educators and Leaders of Color (AIELOC) Aspiring Leaders of Color program, training and supporting educators worldwide. A member ot TIE's Editorial Committee and regular blogger, she writes about human-centered leadership, belonging, transitions, and reimagining school communities.
