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The Voice of TIE Podcast Collection

Hosted By Stacy Stephens
The Voice of TIE Podcast Collection

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.

A New Era in Job Seeking  
Guest: Mark Weber, Founder of Weber's Ed

This episode explores the key findings from TIE's Getting the Jobs survey and examines how international school recruitment is evolving in response to changing hiring practices, longer recruitment timelines, and increased competition. Mark Weber shares practical insights for educators on building a successful job search strategy while discussing what schools can do to attract and retain strong candidates.


Student Voice at the Center
Guest: Kyle Wagner, Middle School Program Leader, joined by four Grade 7 students from the International Montessori School of Hong Kong

In this follow-up conversation, Kyle Wagner and four Grade 7 students share firsthand experiences of learning in the International Montessori School of Hong Kong's new middle school program. Together, they discuss how inquiry, authentic projects, student leadership, and meaningful choice are shaping their growth while offering an honest look at the opportunities and challenges of launching an innovative learning environment.

 

Trends and Insights in Post-Secondary Counseling
Guests: Sammy Jamal and Sam Caras

This episode explores how geopolitical shifts, changing visa policies, and evolving student priorities are influencing university counseling in international schools. Sammy Jamal and Sam Caras discuss emerging higher education destinations, changing perceptions of universities in the United States, and the importance of helping students make flexible, values-based decisions in an increasingly complex admissions landscape.

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Human-Centered Leadership in International Education
Guest: Lianne Dominguez, Senior Leader and Education Blogger

Lianne Dominguez joins Stacy Stephens to discuss human-centered leadership and how international schools can build cultures that place students and relationships at the center of decision-making. The conversation explores professional standards, the lasting impact of COVID on school communities, the importance of navigating difficult conversations, and emerging topics including artificial intelligence, educational innovation, and staff wellbeing.

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Advocating for a Culture of Coaching 
Guest: Kim Cofino, Founder of the Association for the Advancement of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (AAICIS)

Kim Cofino discusses the growing role of instructional coaching in international schools and explains how clearly defined coaching practices can strengthen teacher development, school culture, and student learning. The conversation explores the importance of leadership support, internationally relevant coaching standards, emerging research, and the work of AAICIS to advance the coaching profession across international education.

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Getting the Job: Advice from Recruiting Experts
Guests: Tico Oms and Jacqueline P. Mallais

Tico Oms and Jacqueline P. Mallais share practical strategies for succeeding in international school interviews, drawing on their experience as both recruiters and career coaches. The conversation covers storytelling, résumé preparation, AI-assisted job searching, virtual interview techniques, and the mindset and preparation needed to stand out in a competitive recruitment market.

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Meeting the Moment: How Educators are Embracing AI With Intention
Guests: Cora Yang and Dalton Flanagan

Cora Yang and Dalton Flanagan discuss how schools can move beyond fear of artificial intelligence to design learning experiences that are intentional, ethical, and student-centered. Drawing on their work at the Chinese International School in Hong Kong, they share practical strategies for integrating AI into teaching while fostering student agency, academic integrity, and meaningful learning.

 

Why Would Anyone Want To Be a Head of School?
Guest: Jeff Paulson, Co-Director of the Academy for International School Heads (AISH)

Jeff Paulson explores the complexities of Head of School leadership, drawing on his experience across public, private, and international education settings. The conversation examines the pressures, paradoxes, and rewards of the role while highlighting the human side of leadership, from navigating isolation and uncertainty to creating meaningful impact in school communities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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