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This podcast is for current or future leaders of international schools. Leadership isn't limited to administration, and hopefully, the stories shared here will encourage anyone to step into leadership, when the time is right.

Michael Earnest

  • Oct 4, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 31m AVG DURATION
  • 17 EPISODES


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Episode Fifteen: Trust-Based Observations

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 33:04


Craig Randall is a former international school administrator. In this episode we discuss his journey to a revelation about teacher observations. Trust is critical for those observations to work. Craig discusses his new book, "Trust-Based Observations," and we explore why building relationships is critical to the success of teacher observations and feedback.

Episode Fourteen: Shared Stories: Differentiation: A 5 Strand View of an Unfashionable Topic

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 49:54


This episode is a discussion about differentiation that is a follow up to the Shared Stories article written by Paul Wade. In this episode, Paul discussed some of the misconceptions about differentiation and how differentiation can be leveraged in the classroom to achieve desired impacts.

Episode Thirteen: Coaching

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 32:43


I met Shannon Hobbs-Beckley at a conference in DC. I remember her talking about her passion for leading teachers, specifically in the realm of Coaching. As I began to understand a little bit more about her role at Graded American School, I was intrigued by the school's decision to hire Deeper Learning Coaches. This move was fascinating, and it shows a true commitment to effective teaching and learning. I am so excited that Shannon was able to join the podcast to share a little bit about her personal journey with Coaching and the journey that Graded is beginning this year with Deeper Learning.

Episode Twelve: Lessons Learned in Virtual Learning

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 49:55


Today's episode focuses on lessons learned during the 12 week Virtual Learning period at the American International School of Dhaka during the end of the 2019-2020 school year. We are joined with Jennifer Bertram, the Middle School Principal, to reflect upon those lessons, and discuss some plans that we might take forward into the 2020-2021 school year.

Episode Eleven: An International Parent Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 31:49


Gregg Weltz has been a close friend for almost 8 years. Even though we are many miles apart and we don't see each other regularly, we still are able to connect and talk about our shared experiences as if they are still happening today. Gregg coached alongside me in Uganda, and he invested almost all of his time and energy into the school where his son was attending. Today's episode is to hear about his experiences and to try to see international schools through the lens of the parent.

Episode Ten: The Teacher Leader with Jon Exall

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 35:26


This episode is dedicated to honoring the time that Jon Exall spent at AISDhaka. His leadership throughout his 4 years in the Middle School helped to shape programs and culture.

Episode Nine: World Languages with Rebeca Lozano

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 32:40


Rebeca Lozano is a World Languages instructor at AISD. She is moving on to another school, and she will be missed in the AISD Middle School. Her work over the past 3 years has helped to grow the World Language department, and this episode focuses on her contributions to that curriculum, but also honors her contributions to the community at AISD.

Episode Eight: The Power of After School Activities and Athletics

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 32:08


John Zahara is the Athletic Director at the International School of Uganda. Over the past few years, he has worked tirelessly to build a program that is focused on student development. This episode is about some of his challenges and success, and the show also harnesses the power of a strong activities department and the impact that ASAs have on students.

Episode Seven: One of my Favorite International Stories (Zita and ISSEA)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 17:33


This episode will hopefully serve as a break from your COVID-19 news and online learning.

Episode Six: Mental Health in the International School Setting

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 31:13


This episode discusses how schools can support international education communities with their mental health. Students, teachers, administrators, and families all struggle from time to time, and it is important to have measures in place to support our community members.

Bonus Episode: Extended Online Education for Elementary Teachers and Parents

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 32:49


with Russell and Jessica Phillips

Episode Five: Visiting Author (John Coy)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 34:50


John Coy is an American author from Minnesota. He has been a published author for over 20 years. John frequently visits schools to share his journey with students. Our conversation focuses on the partnership that schools can have with visiting authors.

Episode Four: The International Library

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 25:07


Nicole Doyle is the HS/MS Librarian at the American International School of Dhaka. The library is a very inviting place and is regularly full of students who use the various spaces as a community center.

Bonus Episode: Extended Online Learning in Emergency Situations for High School/Middle School

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2020 38:21


Hannah Day from the International School of Beijing joins the podcast to talk about her experience with extended online learning.

Episode Three: Leadership Styles

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 27:43


Our special guest today is Jennifer Bertram. She is the Middle School Principal at the American International School of Dhaka.

Episode Two: My Journey to the International Education World

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 22:39


This episode follows my journey from Mississippi to becoming a teacher in the international school world.

Episode One: Introduction to Leading International School Teams

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 14:36


In this episode, listeners will receive an understanding of what the podcast is about and what international educators can expect from listening to the podcast.

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