Podcasts

By Emily MacLean
06-May-26

In this episode of Lead Her Higher, education leader Bambi Betts explores what it truly means to lead for learning in complex global school systems... ..more

Human-Centered Leadership in International Education

By Stacy Stephens
25-Feb-26

Join us for a conversation with Lianne Dominguez where she discusses human-centered leadership, professional standards, and putting students at the heart of international schools... ..more

A Turning Point for Instructional Coaching in International Education

By Kim Cofino
28-Jan-26

Coaching has evolved from isolated roles to a shared movement, reshaping leadership, culture, and sustainability in international schools... ..more

Lead Her Higher: Elevating Women’s Voices in Educational Leadership

By Emily MacLean
19-Nov-25

Leadership, at its best, isn’t a solo climb; it’s a collective elevation. Along the way, there are women who lift us up, open doors, and help us find our voice… ..more

Black History Month

By Aldaine Wynter and Lisa McNeill
12-Mar-25

Reflecting on Black History Month with powerful insights on diversity, inclusion, and fostering understanding in education... ..more

The Potential of AI for Multilingual Learners

By Jeff Utecht and Brent Warner
15-Jan-25

This conversation explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and education, particularly focusing on multilingual learners... ..more

A Student-Led Carbon Audit To Quantify Sustainability and Measure Impact

By Scott Jamieson
10-Dec-25

How might we empower students to take the lead on sustainability initiatives within our school community... ..more

Empowerment Through Student Agency: Storytelling for a Better World

By Scott Jamieson
10-Sep-25

Meet Maria Bella, a student turned author using her voice to fight child trafficking and inspire greater student agency in learning... ..more

Bridging Minds - How Biology and Psychology Inspire Global Learning - The Intersection Club

By John Papadakis and ACS Athens students
29-Jan-25

The inspiring journey of the Intersection Club whose innovative project captivated educators at the IB Global Conference… ..more

Rethinking Recruitment in International Schools

By Justin Hardman
05-Nov-25

Discover how international school recruitment is shifting, from job fairs to evidence-based portfolios, in this insightful conversation with TIE Director Stacy Stephens... ..more

Montessori for the Middle Years: A Bold New Vision - With Kyle Wagner

This episode offers a rich, behind-the-scenes look at how transformative learning environments are created, and why they matter now more than ever... ..more

Unmasking Education: Bambi Betts on Harmful Practices and the Courage to Change

By Daniel Mendes and Dan Kerr
09-Apr-25

In this episode, Bambi Betts discusses the current state of international schools, the vision for their future, and the challenges educational leaders face... ..more

Over 50s Educators

By Greg Lemoine, Jacqueline Mallais, Kent Arimura
26-Feb-25

This episode focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities for teachers over 50 seeking international teaching positions... ..more

The Truth About the Attention Crisis With Historian Daniel Immerwahr

By Adam Grant
13-Aug-25

In this episode, Adam and Daniel dive into evidence that what’s changing is not our attention spans, but the objects of our focus... ..more

Navigating International Education: Insights from Adelaide to Ulaanbaatar

By Richard Henry, James Dalziel, and James MacDonald
26-Mar-25

In this episode, Deidre Fischer discusses her critical challenges and opportunities in modern education... ..more

Building Teacher Growth Plans That Impact Student Success

By Steve Barkley
11-Sep-24

In this episode, Tammy Joochinke shares a process for teachers to design professional growth plans based on a hypothesis from asking a question… ..more

A Tree for All: Conversation With a UDL Expert

By Lori Boll
17-Jul-24

In this episode, Dr. Loui Lord Nelson explores the core principals of Universal Design for Learning and offers advice for schools beginning their UDL journey… ..more

Educators’ Beliefs Drive Educators’ Behaviors

By Steve Barkley
22-May-24

In this episode, Kyle Coppes, an international school secondary Principal, shares the thinking behind his article, Student Laziness Is a Myth. Here’s Why… ..more

Teaching and Learning

By Chanel Worsteling
17-Jan-24

In this episode, Chanel Worsteling interviews Mary Powell, a contributing author to AISA’s DEIJ Guide, Pathways to Transformation… ..more

How AI Tutors and Teaching Assistants Will Transform Education

By Duncan Crawford
24-Apr-24

Exploring the implications that thinking and learning machines pose for students, teachers, and society as a whole with Khan Academy founder, Sal Khan… ..more

Empowering Students Through Social-Emotional Learning

By Chloe, Grade 11 student, Luca, Grade 8 student, and Rachel George
11-Dec-24

SEL is integral to a holistic educational approach, fostering personal growth and active student participation... ..more

Middle Schoolers Explore Science Through Hands-On, Personalized Learning

By Karina, Grade 7 student, Sam, Grade 8 student, Kamil Rudolf, and Greg Brown
06-Nov-24

Students and teachers share the exploratory and personalized approach to science learning at Western Academy of Beijing… ..more

Encore: Taking Action for SDG 3 in 1st Grade in Kigali, Rwanda

By Scott Jamieson
25-Sep-24

Grade 3 students talk about integrating SDG 3 into their class, running workshops, and creating wellbeing practices for their community… ..more

Learn by Doing, Learn by Caring, with Nueva School’s Lee Fertig

By Josh Reppun
08-May-24

This episode dives into the PTC’s commitment to excellence and innovation and the Nueva school, a community dedicated to learning by doing and caring… ..more

Expanding Horizons: Advancing Your Global CV With International School Expertise

By Barry Cooper and Anna Peak
20-Nov-24

In this episode, Anna highlights the challenges and rewards of working with diverse cultures and the importance of adaptability and resilience in teaching… ..more

Episode 1: Sheena Nabholz - AISH

By Dan Kerr and Daniel Mendes
23-Oct-24

This inaugural episode discusses the importance of connectedness, the integration of AI in schools, and the critical need for equity and inclusion… ..more

Dakar, Senegal

By Gavin Kinch
14-Aug-24

In this episode, Estelle Baroung Hughes shares her story and tackles the question, “What would you do if you wanted the children of Africa to change the world?”… ..more

A Conversation with Stacy Stephens, Director of The International Educator (TIE)

By John Mikton and Dan Taylor
09-Oct-24

Exploring TIE's rich history, its mission, and how it connects to international schools and educators... ..more

Special Bonus Episode: Try Out Our Free Power of Play Planner!

By Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman
19-Jun-24

This episode discusses the upcoming “Power of Play” summer podcast series, the importance of play, and introduces and shares a free resource… ..more

The Future of Classroom Digitalization

By Dr. Matt Glanville and Yoon Byun
05-Jun-24

A conversation on the future of digitization in the classroom including benefits, limitations, and challenges… ..more

Episode 88: The International Educator (TIE)

By Matthew Judd, Kent Arimura, Jacqueline P. Mallais, and Greg Lemoine
24-Apr-24

In this episode, Stacy Stephens talks about her work with TIE… ..more

Kyiv, Ukraine

By Gavin Kinch
10-Apr-24

“What would you do if you were Principal of a school in Kyiv when Russia invaded?” Gavin talks with the former Director of Pechersk School International… ..more

Leading A Future-Ready International School

By Rachel Hovington
27-Mar-24

In this episode, Tim Kelley, International School of Stuttgart, discusses international school leadership and building schools for the future… ..more

On Wellbeing Data: A Conversation With Matthew Savage

By Tim Logan
13-Mar-24

In this episode, Matthew Savage, former Principal of an award-winning international school, discusses helping schools use data wisely and well… ..more

On Learning, Leading, and Loving in Complex Times

By Tim Logan
22-Nov-23

A conversation with Brad Kershner, Head of School at Kimberton Waldorf School… ..more

ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence: Creating Policies for a Rapidly Changing World

By Dan Worth
27-Sep-23

In this episode, Daniel Jones discusses how Globeducate is managing the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence… ..more

Play-Based Early Childhood Music Pedagogy in Your Context With Tina Arenas

By Chris Koelma
10-May-23

A music teacher shares her experiences engaging students in exciting music-making activities and encouraging a playful spirit in all people… ..more

What Is Edible Education at ASD?

By ASD Communications
29-Mar-23

Food is one of the most important sustainability issues of our time. Watch and learn about an educational program focused on global food issues… ..more

Problematizing Your Definition For Collaboration

By Tricia Friedman and Kathleen Naglee
01-Mar-23

Explore the “Unhinged Quarterly Review” resource, developed for teams to use in order to feed their curiosity about what collaboration is…. ..more

Climate Action Begins With Getting Outside To Play

By Ian Paynton
19-Jul-23

In this episode, Kenny Peavy discusses his mission to help young people and educators discover a love for the beauty and mystery of the natural world… ..more

A Movement to Change the Way the World Learns

By James Dalziel, Richard Henry, James McDonald
24-May-23

In this episode, Kam Chohan talks with the hosts about the importance of her work in DEIJ and child protection and her commitment to social justice… ..more

Student Takeover: Sustainability at WAB

By Chris, Grade 9 student, and Jeremy, Grade 10 student
07-Jun-23

Students at Western Academy of Beijing are driving efforts to make the school and surrounding community more sustainable… ..more

A Conversation With Doline Ndorimana

By John Mikton and Dan Taylor
18-Jan-23

In this episode, explore Doline’s facilitation of DEIJ awareness, and the different strategies schools and school leaders can engage with… ..more

A Student-Led Focus on Wellbeing

By Scott Jamieson and Sophia, Grade 10
15-Mar-23

A student shares how she has an impact on her community through a personal project teaching wellness to underprivileged children in her area… ..more

My Life With Cerebral Palsy

By Nanjing International School
07-Dec-22

A student delivers an inspirational speech about life with cerebral palsy… ..more

Stories From Around the World

By Dominique Dalais
12-Oct-22

Educators in international schools share their stories of discrimination and racism during their journeys… ..more

Student Voices for Inclusion

By Nanjing International School
26-Oct-22

Join students, Kirsten and Kalei, as they discuss their Non-Straight/Straight Alliance project… ..more

Period Poverty Part Two: Uganda

By Scott Jamieson and Nantume
28-Sep-22

A student’s perspective on issues and actions related to the wellbeing of girls… ..more

Looking Beyond Grades That Speaking Loudly, Say Little, and Undermine Real Learning: A Five Point Transition Plan

By Carl Hooker and Fanny Passeport
14-Sep-22

The need to change how we do grading… ..more

A Conversation With Dr. Helen Kelly

By John Mikton
17-Aug-22

Dr. Helen Kelly shares learnings from her research, work, and workshops on wellbeing... ..more

Challenge-Nurture-Inspire

By Timothy Thomas
13-Jul-22

At Munich International School (MIS), we created a media studio to enable students to create podcasts, video presentations, and other forms of audio and video media communication... ..more

Conceptually Speaking

By Julie Stern and Mihai Catrinar
08-Jun-22

In this episode, Cheryl-Ann Weekes talks mental health, resilience, and self-compassion... ..more

Identity and the Whole Child in International Schools

By Fandy Diney and Daniel Wickner
25-May-22

Fandy and Daniel discuss the alignment between identity centered learning and a holistic approach to international education... ..more

NIS Voices: A Look Inside Inclusive Admissions

By Nanjing International School
11-May-22

Join this podcast with NIS Head of Admissions, as we discuss our school's approach to admissions and how it is a key part of developing our inclusive learning community... ..more

The Power of Stories to Heal

By Jeff Utecht
27-Apr-22

In this episode, Jeff interviews Kristina Pennell-Götze about supporting each other, as well as our students, through the lens of equity and inclusion. ..more

Teaching in the New Normal: How the Pandemic has Changed Learning

By Malcolm Nicolson
13-Apr-22

Students at the Sreenidhi International School in India respond to questions about their experiences and the future potential of online learning. ..more

How to Talk about Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Using Model UN

By Kyle Wagner
16-Mar-22

I truly believe as cultivators of our world’s future decision and policy makers, that the best starting point is to talk about what is happening, and help students understand what is at stake. ..more

Stories from Around the World

By Dominique Dalais
30-Mar-22

This series of podcasts will focus on international teachers of color from around the world who share their stories of how they have been discriminated against in their schools across the world. ..more

Honour All Learning: Why a Coalition?

By Conrad Hughes
02-Mar-22

Conrad outlines some of the issues facing students at the end of high school. Join a discussion with 17-year-old students Meghana and Laeticia. ..more

Shifting the Culture of Education with Jaime Casap

Interview by Silvia Tolisano, AMISA radio
16-Feb-22

This episode is dedicated to the late Silvia Tolisano. She was an author, an educational consultant, and international educator. This interview explores shifting the culture of education. ..more

A Conversation with Liz Free, CEO and Director at International School Rheintal and Viki Stiebert, Director at International School of Bergen

By The International Schools Podcast
02-Feb-22

In this episode, Liz Free and Viki Stiebert share their journey as international school educators and school directors ..more

Starting the Year with Sharpened Tools

By Jeff Utecht
19-Jan-22

This week’s podcast episode aspires to set you up to take another step forward on your personal learning journey. ..more

Modeling Ethical Leadership: Meet Hannah Wilson

By Kyra Kellawan, The PilotEd Podcast
08-Dec-21

Hannah Wilson is an independent consultant and facilitator who specializes in leadership development and training. Hannah was one of the founding members of the Women in Education Leadership movement WomenEd in the UK. ..more

Conversations with an International Teacher of Colour: Kam Chohan, ECIS

By Dominique Dalais
27-Oct-21

This second series explores how international schools, international organizations, and international recruitment agencies are making systemic changes with regards to racial equity. ..more

Columbus Day Needs a Renaming at Nido

By Talon Podcasts
10-Nov-21

In this episode, fifth grade students talk about the need to rename Columbus Day in the Americas and propose three ideas for change. ..more

The International Schools Podcast with Dr. Kristen MacConnell, Director of the Teacher Training Center Programs

By John Mikton and Dan Taylor
15-Sep-21

Kristen shares her experience pivoting the TTC courses to an online format. The learnings, opportunities, and pinch points of moving hundreds of educators to this new venue and approach. ..more

Heads Up: Teaching and Learning in International Schools

ISC Research
01-Sep-21

The new Heads Up series hosted by ISC Research kicks off with an insightful discussion about shifts in teaching and learning practices at international schools. ..more

Dr. Arnie Bieber, Head of the International School of Prague, on Leading Innovation

By Edutec Alliance with Arnie Bieber
04-Aug-21

Arnie Bieber, Director of the International School of Prague, shares his ideas and experiences in embedding a strong mission and a solid strategy in schools, leading innovation, and learning for the 21st century. Inspire, engage, empower. ..more

Concordia EdTech Podcast: Real Advice from Educators to Help Students Spot Fake News

By Brandon Fisher
23-May-18

In the episode of Concordia International School Shanghai’s EdTech podcast, “Are You Ready to Be Amazed?” the EdTech team shares tips and resources teachers can use to help their students evaluate and interpret online news in order to best determine what information to trust. ..more