Best Matt Kent Jacqueline Amp Greg Podcasts (2024)

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ITP - 90 Recruiting Advice and Schrole 1:05:49

9d ago1:05:49

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Emily Cave has been in education for over 20 years. Fifteen of those overseas. She joins us from Perth, Australia to discuss Schrole and how helping teachers prepare for international positions strengthens [our] schools. Emily's advice is based on her own experiences as a reading recovery specialist, principal, head of schools, and her current posi…

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ITP - 89 College Counseling for International Students 53:58

16d ago53:58

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Ellen joins us from Daka, Bangladesh to give us insights into what it is like to be a college counselor in international schools. How does a counselor tackle world-wide college admissions programs? Bangladesh is one of those countries that gets a bad rep in media, but there is so much more to it. Don't pass up an opportunity to teach in this countr…

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ITP - 88 The International Educator (TIE) 56:10

1M ago56:10

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Stacy Stephens is the director of one of the most widely known resources for the International School circuit: The International Educator, simply referred to as "TIE". Stacy has been in education for almost 30 years and 20 of those have been in international schools around the globe. Now she joins us from the USA to share some of the inside story a…

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ITP - 87 Happy Birthday ITP 54:12

30d ago54:12

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We are three years old as of April 2024. Thank you, listeners, for joining us. We do this for you! This episode features Kent, JP, and Greg as they reminisce just a little bit about the past, discuss Greg's new book, celebrate JPMint's second year triumphs, and wrap up the show with some forecasts for the next year. Since this is the 3rd birthday/a…

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ITP - 86 Teaching In Turkish Schools for 19 Years! 1:06:00

1M ago1:06:00

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Welcome to the Turkey Episode with our guest Tracey Zimmerman-Sakalli, a Candian international teacher that has been living and teaching in Turkey for the past 19 years. Tracey shares her experiences from four different top international schools in Turkey: Uskudar American Academy, The Koç School, Istanbul International Community School (IICS), and…

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ITP - 85 Let's talk LinkedIn and China 45:40

1M ago45:40

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Dr. Wayne Russel takes a break from his LinkedIn communications and joins us from South Africa for a chat. If you already connect with Wayne on LinkedIn, this is your chance to hear him in person. He has a lot of experience living overseas with his family and teaching in the international setting - especially schools in China. Enjoy this episode! D…

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ITP - 84 A Leadership Discussion with Pablo Muñoz 52:14

2M ago52:14

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Pablo Muñoz is the Managing Director of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization. He has 30 years of public education experience as a teacher and administrator and was a superintendent of schools in New Jersey, USA for 16 years. Listen and learn from Pablo in this episode. Later on in the show, find out the [ real ] re…

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ITP - 83 An "Aussie" Teaching Music in International Schools 59:00

2M ago59:00

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Peter Pagett "lives and breathes" different curriculums. IB,PYP, MYP, Australian, American, Chinese, British, or an international mix of curriculum. Whether it's band, chorus, performing arts, or 4th grade recorders, Peter celebrates and teaches them. He joins us from his mini-vacation in Chiang Mai, Thailand to talk about teaching back home in Aus…

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ITP - 82 Mark Zoril: Another Episode Worth Millions 40:04

3M ago40:04

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Let's talk about Finances! Mark Zoril is the Founder of PlanVision and our guest for this session. Greg and Kent have no clue about money, but JP found Mark years ago. We finally have him on our show to give Greg, Kent, and our listeners some guidance! You can get started with Mark's website: PlanVisionmn.com and listen to his quick but vital episo…

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ITP - 81 My First Language isn't English Either! 1:13:38

3M ago1:13:38

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Marcos is proof that being a successful international teacher is possible, even if your mother tongue is not English. Marcus' fist language is Portuguese. He shares his journey with us during this fantastic episode.

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ITP - 80 Dr. Renata McFarland 1:04:24

3M ago1:04:24

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Let's talk about Professional Development for Leadership. Our guest, Dr. Renata McFarland is a breath of fresh air and has so much to share. Join us as we discuss the importance of student learning, empowering local teachers in international schools, and how your school can bring Dr. McFarland to your international school for professional developme…

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ITP - 79 Mark Webber: Latin America - Where Dreams are Made! 57:29

4M ago57:29

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The Cat Guy and JPMint get deep into Latin America with Mark Webber. With over 23 years in the Latin American teaching arena, Mark has a lot of advice for new and veteran teachers. Not only is Mark active as a teacher and administrator - he also runs a consulting business - FREE to teachers wanting to discover Latin America. Mark can be found at ww…

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ITP - 78 Ryan in Korea 1:00:15

4M ago1:00:15

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Join us for this interesting episode about leaving the international classrooms and hanging out your own shingle as a consultant, a data consultant. Ryan is an uprooted Canadian teacher and principal that has lived and taught in China and Korea. Greg leads Ryan down a bit of a techie and Artificial intelligence sidetrack, but it's well worth stayin…

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ITP - 74 Sharon the Guide Hog 1:16:13

4M ago1:16:13

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In this Episode of the ITP, Sharon Dent, our guest with a rich background as an "army brat," shares her journey from being a journalist in Kansas to becoming an international teacher. Her global teaching career, influenced by a lifelong exposure to travel, includes stints in Turkey, China, Laos, India, Chile, and Thailand. Sharon discusses balancin…

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ITP - 77 Kim traveled 36 Countries in 365 Days 1:14:53

4M ago1:14:53

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You will definitely have the travel bug after listening to this! Don't miss this exciting World Travel episode! Kim is an international teacher that has taught in the North Western USA, Vietnam, Guatemala, and now in Thailand. Kim and her wife, Robin, took a year off to travel to 36 countries in 365 days. Kim joins us from Chang Mai, Thailand to sh…

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ITP- 76 International Principal in Colombia 1:02:03

4M ago1:02:03

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Welcome to Season 4 of the ITP. Join us for this entertaining interview with Chris Lang. His rollercoaster story starts with teaching English in Japan and threads through Oman, California, and Colombia (as well as a few other places). His candor is refreshing and informative. You will certainly laugh during this episode! You can reach out to Chris …

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ITP - 75 It's January! ...Are there any international teaching jobs left? 1:10:02

4M ago1:10:02

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Don't miss this episode. All four of us are in on this one to talk about the recruiting season. It's January and the international teacher recruiting season is in full swing. It's not over. The second half of this New Years show is a roundtable (except Matt, who doesn't like New Years) of stories from around the world. Kent drinks Jack Daniels with…

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ITP - 73 Matt "the Family Guy" is Back! 57:26

5M ago57:26

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Happy Holidays. Merry Christmas (if you celebrate it) and welcome to our ITP Host Only special episode. In this episode you will hear us share about no less than a dozen different countries while we have a discussion about spending the holidays overseas. Sometimes we work. Many times we travel. Halfway through the episode, Matt the Family Guy (who …

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ITP - 72 Ricardo Reports in from Kuwait 58:16

5M ago58:16

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Ricardo, a distinguished educator, originally from Panama, earned his National Board Certification while teaching in a public high school in North Carolina. Ricardo brings a wealth of international teaching experience to the "International Teacher Podcast." Ricardo not only holds a Master of Education in Spanish but has also expanded his teaching h…

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ITP - 71 Dutch Diaries - Annette Joins us from UNIS in Vietnam 1:08:06

5M ago1:08:06

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In this captivating episode of the podcast, (Greg the Single Guy has internet problems) host Jacqueline Mallais engages in a lively discussion with Annette Gubbles, an experienced international educator currently based in the vibrant city of Hanoi, Vietnam. Annette's journey in international teaching is as inspiring as it is diverse, having navigat…

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ITP - 70 - Life is Stranger than Fiction (Don't miss this!) 1:31:24

6M ago1:31:24

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4 Countries, 3 Coup D'états, a Pandemic in a Pear Tree" In this podcast episode, we delve into the extraordinary global journey of Debbie, an international educator with a rich multicultural background. Born in Peru to a Japanese-Peruvian father and a Japanese-Brazilian mother, Debbie's life journey is a remarkable tale of cultural fusion and adapt…

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ITP - 69 John's Wild Ride: From Local Teacher to Globetrotting Educator 1:00:38

6M ago1:00:38

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John's story resonates with the current trends in global education, where international teaching positions are in high demand. The conversation underscores the need for educators to adapt to diverse cultural and educational environments. It also highlights the value of continuous professional development and networking within the international educ…

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ITP - 68 Psychological Support for Global Educators: Unveiling Anna's Guidance for International Teachers 1:12:14

6M ago1:12:14

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This interview was recorded originally on May 5, 2023. Since then, Anna and her husband have moved and settled into UNIS in Hanoi. Her website has been published at https://www.enhancedwellbeing.org/teachers Click on the link and browse her site while you listen to this fantastic episode. You can thank us later for introducing her to the world of I…

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ITP 67 - Leading an International School on the Island of Curaçao 1:13:17

7M ago1:13:17

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James Joubert is the Head of School at the Curaçao American Preparatory School on the beautiful Caribbean island of Curaçao. He is originally from South Africa, so Greg asks him to verify the rumor of why elephants are on the Amarula Bottle - elephants get drunk off the ripe amarula fruit. (Don't believe it? Watch this! We googled it right after re…

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ITP - 66 There are Dinosaurs in the Library! 51:25

7M ago51:25

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If you love children's picture books, you need to listen to this episode! International educator, A.G. Allen, joins us from Mallorca, Spain to laugh and tell the story behind her best selling children's book. Every teacher needs a copy of her book and every parent should read this to their children. Enjoy a copy of her book. There Are Dinosaurs in …

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ITP - 65 Experiences of an African American Woman Teacher Overseas 1:03:13

7M ago1:03:13

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Amaris left the USA in 2010 as a single woman for her first year of teaching, on a whim. Korea, North Carolina, married with Kids in Egypt. Listen as we dig deep into her experiences as an American Woman of Color teaching overseas. This is an excellent episode to listen to! Amaris Miller is currently an ESOL consultant. Follow on her social media: …

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64 - Possibly the Opportunity of a Lifetime 1:03:13

7M ago1:03:13

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“Young man”, he said “I have traveled 5,000 miles to give you possibly the opportunity of a lifetime. If you have those to squander, more power to you!” In 1977, Keith Boniface left for the “beaches” of Tripoli to teach overseas. He is now on his seventh official retirement after 39 years overseas. Keith, “his excellency”, had to actually write a l…

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ITP - 63 What Makes an Excellent Candidate for International? 1:09:14

8M ago1:09:14

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We have discussed this before, but now we have added a bright new cohost. Jacqueline of JPMint joins our team with many years of overseas experiences, not only with a woman's perspective, but as a Canadian, a veteran international teacher, an administrator, a recruitment coach, and a consultant for international teachers. JP starts off by quizzing …

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ITP - 62 Camila -A Brazilian Teaching Overseas in the USA 38:41

8M ago38:41

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Welcome to an episode unlike our others. Greg interviews Camila Duarte about her experiences as an International Teacher from Brazil, teaching at a charter school in Brazil. This was recorded in May 2023 as she was wrapping up her five year stint as a visual arts teacher (under a J1 Visa). This was lunch break for her at a charter school in Fayette…

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ITP - 61 Burn Bright, Not Out! with author Sybil Hall 1:04:08

8M ago1:04:08

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Sybil Hall has is a mother, wife, International Teacher, financial freedom advocate, consultant, and brand new author. Visit her website at www.sybilhall.com while you listen to this episode. Teachers, both overseas and in the USA will learn so much from her! Burn Bright, Not Out is a brilliant new book from Sybil Hall. We talk about the book to li…

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ITP - 60 Kent and Greg Beginning of a School Year 1:00:19

9M ago1:00:19

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We have started off the new school year with a new casual chat episode. We set aside the video chat, headphones, and desktop mics to use our lapel mics and comfy chairs in a fireside chat format. In this episode, Kent digs deeper into the "10 Reasons NOT to be an International Teacher" from Greg's book, Finding the Right Fit. https://www.amazon.com…

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ITP - 59 Georgia and Christine Join us from Boston 45:34

10M ago45:34

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Reaching out from Boston and Las Vegas, Georgia and Christine have a discussion with Greg about life balance. [Their] Making the Grade podcast is for current and former teachers to share notes, define success & assess their own happiness in the classroom and beyond. Join us as we play "this or that", a game that all teachers can relate to and navig…

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ITP - 58 David in Singapore 1:07:30

11M ago1:07:30

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Listen to this joyful episode as Kent (the cat guy) and Greg (the single guy) interview David about Singapore, speaking Japanese, and a few exciting police stories.

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ITP - 57 Ilonka in Cairo 1:35:32

11M ago1:35:32

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Meet Ilonka, a German international teacher living in Cairo. She's been around the world. Greg meets her for the first time just three minutes before the interview. Listen in on the conversation as Ilonka shares her stories like being interviewed at a principal's house over a bottle of wine, dancing on the school desks (or not), and spending way to…

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ITP - 55 Diversity in International School Leadership 47:02

11M ago47:02

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Join us as we go behind the scenes of the Diversity Collective. Alan Phan and Aparna Sundaram, cofounders of the Diversity Collective, have each spent more than twenty years in international schools around the world. Navigate to their website as you listen: https://www.diversityfair.org/https://www.diversityfair.org/ The best written words to descr…

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ITP - 54 Jason Lasky - Renaissance Man (China, Nigeria, Russia, Armenia, Singapore...and more) 1:15:19

11M ago1:15:19

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Jason Lasky weaves his international stories together as only a playwright can. Join us for our discussion about theatre, teaching, family and so much more. Jason's passion is a chaos theory of sorts. Failure leads to failure leads to "Ahh!". Jason is a true renaissance man in the arts, a messenger of joy, and a father of three. Here are just a few…

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ITP - 53 Mary Noble in Beirut 51:42

12M ago51:42

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Mary Noble is the Middle School Principle at American Community School of Beirut (ACS) in Lebanon. Her message is for teachers not to "burn out". Don't leave the career of teaching unless you have explored the benefits of the overseas experience. Mary has taught in Alaska, Thailand, Oregon, Egypt, Dubai, and now in Lebanon. She was a single mom for…

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ITP - 52 Valerie & Dillan (Part1 Prior to Overseas) 49:39

1y ago49:39

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This is the first episode of a series focusing on Dillan and Valerie, a teaching couple new to international. They began their journey back in 2022 when they began their research and signed a contract. Once they arrive in their new country and have taught a bit through the 2023-24 school year, they will record another episode with us and check in a…

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ITP -51 Kindergarten at 60 Behind the Scenes with Dian 42:15

1y ago42:15

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In this episode, meet Dian Seidel. She is a newly published author of Kindergarten at 60: A Memoir of Teaching in Thailand. You can pre-order her book on Amazon now, or after you hear this exciting interview. Imagine at age 60, after retiring from Governmental Science career, you decide you want to give back to society by teaching adults. Then add …

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ITP - 50 JPMint Consulting Celebrates One Year 49:39

1y ago49:39

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Welcome to our 50th episode of the International Teacher Podcast. It is also our 2 year anniversary. We welcome back Jacqueline Mallais, the founder of JPMint Consulting, for her second guest appearance on our show. Jacqueline has established herself as a consultant extraordinaire for current and soon-to-be international teachers. Listen in as she …

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ITP - 49 The Authors of the New Normal Books 57:38

1y ago57:38

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Kent and Greg interview two international teachers currently in Spain and Thailand during their Gap Year. Kevin and Matt are the authors behind the best selling international teaching books dubbed "The New Normal" . This interview sheds light on how they co-authored both books from opposite ends of the world, but still give credit to the other teac…

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ITP 48 - Richard Byrne, Tech Guru Helping Teachers 1:03:43

1y ago1:03:43

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Meet the Tech Guru that created freetech4teachers.com over almost two decades ago. Richard was freezing in Maine while we recorded this. He is a proud father, teacher, guest speaker, and technology wiz that empowers teachers world-wide. Take one of his online courses if you want to beef up your classroom tech skills. He focuses on a lot of free tec…

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ITP 47 - Jeff Torchon - First Year International Teacher in Japan 1:01:37

1y ago1:01:37

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Join us as Kent and Greg interview Jeff Torchon about his experience living and working in Japan at the American School in Japan. What’s it like moving your family of four to Japan? Will Jeff have a police story? Links from this episode: The American School in Japan Conjunto Philadelphia - Home

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ITP 46 - The ISS Job Fair in Washington DC 1:05:02

1y ago1:05:02

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Join us as Kent interviews Greg the Single Guy about his experiences at the ISS (International School Services) International Educator Recruiting Fair of 2023 in that was held in Washington D.C. from February 9 - 12. Is Greg leaving the desert? How many Candidates were at the fair? Greg has a few funny stories and a scary US Customs story to share.…

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ITP 45 - Working with Classroom Data 47:24

1y ago47:24

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In this episode, Kent and Greg interview Data Specialist and famous author, Matthew B. Courtney, about tools for teachers to access and interpret the real data collected in the classroom. According to Matthew, "Working with data can be hard, but it doesn't have to be!" Join us for a deep dive into Matthew's website https://www.matthewbcourtney.com/…

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ITP 44 - Scott Schaffner - International Recruiting Advice 52:52

1+ y ago52:52

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Scott Schaffner is a long time International Teacher and Administrator. You may have seen his name mentioned on the Pacake on a Stick Newsletter or even taught with him at some point in Poland, Vietnam, Netherlands, or Dubai. Scott is currently living with his family in Poland and consulting for International Teachers. The first half of this episod…

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ITP 43 - Angela and Darian from the "Aramco Schools" 40:43

1+ y ago40:43

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This week Greg and Kent talk to two teachers from SAES - commonly known as the “Aramco Schools”. Angela and Darian discuss compound life and the pros and cons of being a teacher at a huge cooperation. You can hear more of Angela and Darian’s new podcast: “Just to Know You” at: https://justtoknowyou.podbean.com Check out the new ITP podcast at: http…

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ITP 42 - International Music Teachers with Chris 48:20

1+ y ago48:20

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Music teachers are special people. Chris Koelma, founder of Music Teachers in International Schools, joins us from The Netherlands. To talk about music teachers and the resources his website has to offer newbies and veterans alike. Found out more about his passion projects and his opinion on teacher recorder to students. Links mentioned in the epis…

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ITP 41 - Let's Talk China. An interview with Brantley of Dwight Schools 57:23

1+ y ago57:23

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Don't write off Chinese International Schools! China changes fast! That is just one of Brantley Turner's messages. She has so much to offer just one episode. Brantley is a humble guest with knowledge that makes Kent and Greg feel like kindergarteners. Dwight schools is opening a new school in Hanoi soon. Brantley and her family are preparing for th…

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ITP 40 - Susan in Switzerland 54:26

1+ y ago54:26

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Join Kent and Greg while they interview Susan about Egypt, Singapore, Canada, and Switzerland. Sue and her husband Grant have been overseas since 2004 with their two girls so she has a lot of stories to share. We dare you to enjoy this episode. International Teacher Podcast has a new website at www.itpexpat.com…

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