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Educators Going Global

Audrey Forgeron and David Carpenter

Education

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 107

Our mission is to inform both veteran and aspiring international educators about working overseas - What it’s like and how it's changing, Where to find more information, Why "going global" is so attractive and How and When to work through the recruiting process. We do this via targeted episodes where we give informational interviews as well as sharing personal vignettes related to all aspects of international education. We work to tell the full story so you are really in the know about international schools. We invite you to travel, teach and connect with us!

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64. Transitions Happen! Audrey and Mark Forgeron, Veteran International Educators, Share Their Tips

Season 2

Saturday, October 26, 2024 • Duration 01:16:37

Transitions are a given when you are an international educator.

We did a different style show here with David asking all the questions as he interviewed Audrey and Mark Forgeron about their recent return and transition to international teaching.

Audrey Forgeron is a 30-year, nine-country international teaching veteran. She has taught Health and PE, French, Information Technology, and Film. She has recently transitioned from teaching to life coaching.

Mark Forgeron has spent 40 years as a teacher, with 38 years teaching internationally. Nepal is now his 10th country, and he has always been a middle-level math teacher. Mark has enjoyed teaching in all regions of the world, always looking for a new and non-lateral location. He has served as a math teacher and math coordinator, a middle school coordinator, and a coach of middle school, high school, and community sports, including soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Our Guiding Question was, “What are some tried-and-true ways to prepare to transition to a new school and country?”

Here are some of the topics covered:

Finances both in one’s home country and new country
Documentation to do’s
Packing - what goes and what stays
Social Factors
Emotional Experiences
Orientation - School provided and doing one’s own

Audrey’s Contact Information: educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com, LinkedIn.com/in/aforgeron

The show was recorded on October 18, 2024.

Categories: Transitions | School Life | Wellness

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63. Future Proofing Education: Words of Wisdom from Michael Nachbar of GOA

Season 2

Friday, October 11, 2024 • Duration 59:10

We so enjoyed our first chat with Michael Nachbar, Executive Director of the Global Online Academy (GOA) that we asked him to come back for a second interview! Just as before, Michael tackled our questions with vigor and showed an incredible depth of knowledge.

We are curious about the concept of “future-proofing” education, so it made sense to consider Michael’s take as a future-focused thinker. With that in mind, our guiding question was: “What does online learning look like going forward, especially given the rapid growth of AI?”

Here are some of the topics covered:

How GOA has adapted to recent changes in the education sector.
Preparing for the possibility of school closure.
Getting buy-in from stakeholders for virtual learning.
The efforts of the GOA community to harness AI for education.
Advice from author Daniel Pink on innovation in schools and his daughter Sophia’s version of hybrid learning at HKIS.
Strategies to support teachers and students in learning to use AI for education.
Michael reflected on his GOA Insights Blog post, “Seven Predictions for Education in 2024.”
A few future-proofing strategies and guiding principles for schools.

Michael spearheads a global network of schools and educators dedicated to transforming education. His expertise lies in integrating foundational teaching principles with cutting-edge technologies and innovative pedagogies.

Michael regularly presents at conferences on topics including leadership and innovation trends. His thought leadership is widely recognized and respected across the educational community. He is also a Lakeside School trustee and has served on the boards of the NAIS, the Mastery Transcript Consortium, Summer Search, the ISAnet, and JUMP! Foundation.

Michael holds an M.A. in Education Leadership from Columbia. He began with Teach For America, laying a strong foundation for his ongoing commitment to educational excellence, innovation, and equity.

Resources Mentioned:

Michael’s “Seven Predictions for Education in 2024.”Sophia Pink interviews on the Ed Tech Co-Op Podcast: Interviews and

54. Where are They Now? Updates From No-Longer Newbies Mel & Cole, Tonya and Jessica

Season 2

Friday, June 7, 2024 • Duration 01:01:49

This was a special episode as we caught up with some of our previous guests who are finishing either their first or second year of international teaching. As expected, they had many lessons and tips to share! Tonya Busse joined us from Kingston, Jamaica. Jessica Simmons connected from Abuja, Nigeria. And Mel Idema and Cole Savage dialed in from Abu Dhabi.

You can listen to their individual interviews if you missed them. Mel & Cole, a married couple in their second year were on for Episode 13, Tonya Busse, a single teacher in her first year was our guest for Episode 29, and Jessica Simpson, a married teacher with a trailing spouse husband, joined us for Episode 31

Our Guiding Question was, “Based on the past school year, how is your experience of international teaching going?”

To help answer this question, our no-longer “newbies” answered the following subquestions:

What were one or two high points from the past school year?
Do you have a low point to share?
What are the next steps for you?
Do you have any sage advice for aspiring international teachers on:
- Recruiting
- Interviewing
- Transition Prep
- Doing your own version of orientation

The show was recorded on May 11, 2024.

Contact Information:

Tonya - Instagram @tonya_busse

Jessica - Jessica writes about her adventures on Medium. Here is a direct link to her account.

Mel and Cole - Their blogs: The Global Traveler’s Wife and The Wandering Learner.

Categories: School Life | Recruiting | Transitions | Travel | Wellness

53. Mr. Data (But With a Human Touch!) - Meet Chris Smith and Learn to Embrace Educational Data

Season 2

Friday, May 24, 2024 • Duration 43:12

"Mr. Data, make it so"

For the non-Trekkies out there, meet Chris Smith, academic data analyst.

Chris joined us to speak about the importance of using data to improve multiple aspects of our schools.

Through his 25 years in international education, Chris noticed schools and educators collecting data but seeming overwhelmed by it or needing help knowing what to do with it. So, he began coaching, teaching, and consulting with schools and educators to help them discover what data they needed and how they could turn it into information that led to useful insights and informed decision-making. Chris has engaged with school districts in the United States and international schools worldwide through this work. Chris is passionate about helping educators and school leaders save time and make sense of their data.

Here are a few of the topics covered in this episode:

Defining the term “data” in education
Instead of data-driven decision-making using the term data informed decision-making
The big areas and some lesser-known ones that data can be drawn from in our schools
Gathering data in the classroom to inform instruction and further assessments
Data Visualization
Drawing data from qualitative and experiential learning experiences, including concept-based learning experiences
Where international schools stand now regarding their use of technology and information processing in teaching and learning including roles and job titles in this field
Digital citizenship and digital wellness
GenAI in schools
Recruiting and important skill sets regarding technology, information use and data gathering and interpretation – which connects to data literacy for educators

Our Guiding Question was, “Why is data gathering and analysis so important in our schools? Second, how are technology and information processing integral to teaching and learning in our schools?”

The show was recorded on March 27, 2024.

Chris’ Contact Information: LinkedInCategories: School Life | Data | InstructionResources Mentioned in the Episode:

52. Longing for Belonging? Let Douglas Beam Help Point the Way!

Season 2

Friday, May 10, 2024 • Duration 01:20:09

We all -- students and teachers alike -- long to belong.

Douglas Beam from Global Online Academy joined us to share his insights on the importance of working to build a sense of belonging for students in our schools. He also discussed his doctoral work on gender and sexual minorities in international schools.

Douglas has been a teacher and leader in schools in Europe, Asia, and North America and currently works at GOA as the Associate Director of Member School Engagement. He has taught or coordinated programs in elementary, middle, and high school and at the graduate level. As a school leader, he has had several roles, including head of the department, grade level coordinator, IB Middle Years Programme coordinator, and GOA site director. His leadership has focused on collaborative program building, curriculum development, school policy, and pastoral care. Douglas is passionate about making schools where all students feel a sense of belonging. He earned a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) from the University of New England, where his dissertation focused on a sense of belonging in international schools for gender and sexual minority students. Douglas lives in Ohio with his husband and their twin boys.

Our Guiding Question was, “What does it mean to experience a sense of belonging in an international school environment, and how can we, as teachers, best support our students in developing theirs?”

Here are some of the topics covered:

A definition of belonging
Factors that nurture belonging
Ways students in elementary, middle, and high school would describe their sense of belonging.
How an identity as an international student differs from an identity as a student in a person’s home country.
The positive and negative “forces” affecting international students as they develop their identities.
School leaders and teachers can implement programs and strategies to improve the environments inside as well as outside the classroom to support student well-being in terms of feeling supported and connected to others.
And we heard a few highlights from Douglas’ dissertation on gender and sexual minorities in our schools.

The show was recorded on February 16, 2024.

51. When Kids are Part of the Equation: Recruiting as a Family, With Claire and Jamel

Season 2

Friday, April 26, 2024 • Duration 01:03:15

It is such a treat to reconnect with a former student and to discover where their life has led them. In this episode, we reconnected with Claire Gaul, a student from our Saudi days. Claire and her husband, Jamel, teach at their third international post, a school in China. They shared so many great insights that you might have to listen to the episode twice to take them all in!

Claire is originally from California, and Jamel was raised in Alsace in a Tunisian/Algerian family. They enjoy traveling, grilling, and being outdoors. They have 9-year-old twins (Luke and Leia) who are in 4th grade. Luke loves animals, electronics, mixed tapes, and researching how to be prepared for worst-case scenarios. Leia loves reading, cats, macaroons, and drawing comics.

The guiding question for this episode was, “What are some common experiences for international teaching families?”

Jamel and Claire covered many topics, including:

Teachers should be ready for their preconceptions and generalizations regarding host countries to be mistaken.
Consider healthcare and how well the school can support your children, especially if there are special needs.
Infrastructure, including transportation, government services, and ease of travel should also be considered.
Benefits for kids include smaller classes, the potential for more individualized support, co-curricular programming, diversity of friends, exposure to new languages, and growing social and geopolitical awareness.
Benefits for parents include working with teachers from other cultures and connecting with other expats, who may also be parents.
Struggles can come from language barriers, differences in cultural understanding, feelings of loss with respect to the previous location.
Part of what makes the new school and community work comes from parental modeling of positive attitudes and commitment to personal growth.
Claire and Jamel offered recruiting strategies for couples with children.
One recommendation is to balance career opportunities with schools that meet your children’s needs while keeping your options wide open. Also, be prepared for some schools on your wish list not to be the best fit for your family.

50. Embodying Your Values: Meet Kam Chohan, Executive Director of ECIS

Season 2

Friday, April 12, 2024 • Duration 42:57

Can you feel the energy in the air? This was a zinger of an episode!

Kam Chohan, the Executive Director of the Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS), joined us for this episode.

With a background in education and leadership, Kam Chohan is a learning leader who brings insight, wisdom, and compassion to the role. She demonstrates the ability to build meaningful, lasting relationships that contribute to personal and organizational development and improvement.

Kam is a passionate educator and has enjoyed lecturing in mathematics and business in previous roles. As an example of her commitment to student learning, Kam worked with the UK Government’s Behaviour Insights Team to apply the Nudge Theory to improve student outcomes on a national level. This highlights her innovative approach to education and her commitment to making a positive impact.

Kam received the 1885 NEASC Award for Exemplary Service to Education in December 2022. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of education, further confirming Kam’s dedication and excellence in her work.

Kam is committed to social justice and equity through diversity, inclusion, and intercultural understanding in international education.

Our Guiding Question was, “What does the ECIS organization do, and how can educators access its services?”

Kam covered many topics, including:

ECIS started off by supporting schools in Europe but has now expanded to schools around the world
ECIS’s professional learning opportunities and outreach have grown tenfold in the past four years
Inclusion is at the core of Kam’s work, working with “thought partners” to support learning
Special interest groups (e.g., PE, math, library) connect to share best practices
The mission is to make the world a better place while preparing tomorrow’s leaders to do the same
Child Protection and DEIJ are key PD programs
ECIS has Middle Leader training offerings
ECIS aims to approach recruiting with new eyes, questioning previous practices by bringing in more diversity of hires, including local educators

49. Starting With the Man in the Mirror: Examining Our Practice With an Eye to Improving DEIJ - A Rich Conversation with Ken Shelton

Season 2

Friday, March 29, 2024 • Duration 01:24:05

Warning: Show contains critical amounts of meaty information!

Ken Shelton joined us to discuss how schools can effectively design and implement new programs. He used DEIJ as a case study for managing the change process.

Ken Shelton is an award-winning educator and international keynote speaker addressing critical issues from multimedia literacy to cultural intelligences to Artificial Intelligence. Ken has over two decades of experience and an MEd specializing in Ed Tech and New Media Design and Production.

An Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator, and Microsoft Innovative Educator, Ken has also served on California's Education Technology Task Force. His accolades, including the Digital Equity Professional Learning Network Excellence Award, Computer Using Educators Platinum Disc Award, ISTE's Making IT Happen Award, and EdTech Magazine's top influencer, underscore his commitment to enhancing digital learning while addressing the challenges of digital equity.

Our Guiding Question was, “What tools do school leaders need in their change management toolkits as they work to design and implement policies and programs to grow awareness and understanding of the principles of DEIJ within their communities?”

Here are some topics Ken unpacked:

The value of using Habits of Mind, understanding of cognitive biases, and cultural norms to assist schools in program development.
Formative and summative measurements aimed at accountability are important to ensure goals are met and programs are sustainable.
We looked at various avenues for professional learning.
Ken provided a snapshot of DEIJ learning services for individuals, groups, or whole staff.
We talked about how Generative AI fits into looking at DEIJ.
Ken shared some high points and struggles working with international schools to grow their DEIJ awareness.

The show was recorded on March 1, 2024.

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48. Shedding "Light" on What Keeps Heads Up at Night - A Second Conversation With Laura Light

Season 2

Friday, March 15, 2024 • Duration 44:30

What keeps international school heads awake at night? What all-important areas of decision-making currently occupy their thoughts? What trends in international education are they focused on? To find out, we again reached out to the very well-connected Laura Light, Executive Director of the Association for the Advancement of International Education.

Laura joined AAIE in 2021, bringing in years of experience working alongside school heads and senior leadership, supporting the critical task of recruiting teachers and administrative talent.

Before joining AAIE, Laura served as the Director of Global Recruitment at International Schools Services (ISS). Before joining ISS in 2007, Laura was an international educator for many years, working in Kuwait, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Singapore, and London, as well as the United States. Her knowledge of international schools is deeply rooted in her upbringing as she is also a Third Culture Kid.

Laura has served on the International Center for Missing and Exploited Children Educational Board and is a member of the Diversity Collaborative. She understands the challenges faced and is a natural community builder and an assertive advocate for quality leadership in our international schools worldwide.

Laura greatly enjoys her work supporting international school leaders and values the interactions and experiences she encounters while traveling, which is her biggest joy. When not on the road, she resides in New Jersey with her partner.

The guiding question for the episode was, “What are international school leaders and directors of regional organizations currently talking about?”

We covered several topics, including:

Wellness around collective care and action
Adaptive change
Generative AI
Professional Learning
Regional Organizations
DEIJ
Local and global concerns of school leaders
Schools helping other schools during crisis situations

This episode was recorded on September 25, 2023.

47. Consulting the Consultant: Updates from Jacqueline Mallais of JPMint Consulting

Season 2

Thursday, February 29, 2024 • Duration 59:34

International teacher consultant Jacqueline Mallais joined us once again from Guadalajara, Mexico, for this episode.

Jacqueline is a former international teacher and school leader with over 20 years of experience in six countries on four continents. Since heading overseas in 1996, she has helped numerous teachers secure amazing opportunities abroad. Originally from Ottawa, Canada, and now living in beautiful Guadalajara, Mexico, Jacqueline offers her consulting services to teachers looking for personal help and guidance on their job search journey.

Our Guiding Question was, “What lessons were learned last year in your role as an international teacher consultant? What is recruiting looking like now?”

This was Jacqueline’s fourth interview with us; as always, we had many helpful takeaways. Our main interests were in finding out how things were going with her consulting business and the state of recruiting for the coming year. Jacqueline didn’t disappoint, providing detailed information that anyone in the recruiting arena would do well to take on board.

Lessons learned in her business: namely, that she loves her job, which is really more of a “calling” for her, and that she gets a lot of referrals through the International Teacher Podcast
Takeaways from the past year: such as the fact that recruiting is now a full-year proposition and also that she feels that her consulting provides “good value for her clients’ money”.
Trends she sees this year: there are many job postings out there, and at the same time, schools are now doing a lot of early hiring to “lock in” solid candidates.
Words of wisdom she shared, such as: Teachers might be tempted to write resumes and cover letters using AI – it might help with the process but it can’t replace the human touch, as well as “apply for everything” and “recruiting can be a big expense and a stressful time, but it’s worth it in the end if you find a school that is your perfect match” – and at the same time, resist the temptation to grab that first contract just to be done with the process.

The show was recorded on November 21, 2023.

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