Stories From The Field

What Makes Your Country My Country
By Kristen Register
Sep 2025
Join us as we delve into the stories of these inspiring educators and gain a deeper understanding of the transformative power of education across borders...

A University Counselor’s Perspective

By John RC Potter
10-Apr-24

The world of teaching, leading, and counseling has become more complex and more challenging… ..more

An Accidental Teacher

By Mathew Steuer
09-Oct-24

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Be Flexible if You Want To Be Successful

By David Thomas Gates
11-Sep-24

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Contribute Back to the Community

By Werner Paettzold
14-Aug-24

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Live the Culture

By Seamus Doran
17-Jul-24

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Adjust Your Lens

By Constance Darshea Collins
19-Jun-24

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Connect to People From All Over the World

By Kindall Tyson
05-Jun-24

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We Are Very Much the Same Yet Unique

By Derek Harwell
22-May-24

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I Get To Play and To Innovate

By Ruth Herrin
08-May-24

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Be Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

By Eryn Sherman
24-Apr-24

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Know Yourself Better as a Human Being

By Loretta Fernando-Smith
10-Apr-24

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It Makes the World Less Difficult to Traverse

By Mathew Steuer and Constance Darshea Collins
27-Mar-24

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Go For It

By Katherine Benson
13-Mar-24

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Full Circle Moment

By Cheryl-Ann Weekes
28-Feb-24

Cheryl shares how she got into international school counseling and what she loves most about being an international counselor… ..more

Vickie Swann

Editor Meadow Hilley talks with Vicki Swan, a Middle School Principal in Panama City, Panama. Before moving into a leadership role, Vickie taught middle school science for 10 years. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, her previous appointments brought her to Hungary and Vietnam. ..more

Mohammad Saleh

Editor Meadow Hilley talks with Mohammad Saleh, who teaches IBDP Biology and Chemistry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He has also taught in Lebanon, where he’s originally from. Mohammad began his international teaching career in Jeddah seven years ago. ..more

Shannon Keane

Editor Meadow Hilley talks with Shannon Keane, a Grade 2 Teacher, Team Leader, and Social Studies Subject Leader K–5. Currently working in Brazil, Shannon’s previous position brought her to Qatar. She has been in international education for eight years. ..more