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Have you ever taken a job in a new location and, after a few months, started asking yourself if you had made the right choice? Maybe something felt "off". Or maybe you just didn't feel like you "fit in".

If you have, then this episode may prove to be helpful for you. Audrey will be modeling how a life coach might approach this question with a client. Even if you haven't experienced this kind of feeling during a transition, you may be curious to know what life coaching is like. If that's you, then check out this episode!

This episode kicks off a new series for us that centers on Transitions Coaching for International Educators. We have selected some realistic transition difficulties that could be – and have been – experienced by educators in the international school space. We want to emphasize that these are unscripted sessions where David is doing his best to represent real educators experiencing realistic situations related to transitions and Audrey is delivering the in-the-moment life coaching that could help to address the issues involved. Please be gentle with us as we seek to demonstrate the power of life coaching for those faced with a transition from a comfortable, known school-city-country-culture to a new and unfamiliar one. Whether you are currently experiencing your first transition or your umpteenth, we hope these episodes will be helpful – and that they may even prompt you to seek transitions coaching for yourself!

Scenario 1: The “Was this the right move?” Moment.

Episode recorded on May33, 2026.

Categories: School Life | Transitions

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If you’re reading this, you're likely passionate about helping students grow into global citizens. Chances are, your school’s mission statement includes that phrase—or something close to it.

But what does it really take to turn that mission into action? What’s your/your school's blueprint—your strategies, programs, and systems—for cultivating global citizenship? And how effective is it?

In this episode, Scott Jamieson of Inspire Citizens helps us explore the heart of designing and implementing a holistic global citizenship program. Scott shares powerful strategies, tools, and big-picture insights that can help elevate this key aspect of your school's mission.

Get ready to be inspired with actionable ideas that support your global citizenship vision—in the classroom and beyond!

Prior to joining Inspire Citizens in 2020, Scott spent 17 years as a teacher and school administrator in international schools in the Middle East, China, and SE Asia. He is passionate about designing learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom, develop empathy and lead to meaningful and reciprocal community partnerships. With Inspire Citizens, Scott partners with schools to design whole school programs for global citizenship education that focus on student leadership, service learning, and community engagement. These programs are designed to create opportunities for students to live their school mission and take an active role in shaping a more sustainable, equitable, and joyful future. Scott is also the host and producer of the Empathy to Impact podcast.

Guiding Question: “How can schools design and implement a holistic global citizenship program?”

Topics:

• Defining holistic global citizenship and how students can embody being global citizens
• Inspire Citizens' frameworks, systems and programs
• A breakdown of some of Inspire Citizens' approach to consulting with schools:
  • Self Discovery Tool
  • Partnerships
  • Student Leadership & Changemaker Programs
  • Leadership Badging
  • Digital Advocacy and Eco-Media Programming
  • Connecting with community partners and other schools - locally and globally
  • The “Empathy to Impact” curriculum design process

Resources:

Inspire Citizens

Empathy to Impact Curriculum Integration Approach

Empathy to Impact

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Disclaimer

In this episode we speak about suicide and mental health. Please take care while listening, and feel free to pause or step away if you need to. If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone, and support is available. You might consider reaching out to someone you trust or a support service in your area.

Introduction

This show is unlike our usual. It is a tribute to a well-known and beloved international educator who died by suicide in May, 2024. His name was Allan Bredy. We have included statements about Allan from his family, friends and colleagues. Audrey will be narrating, and has inserted quotes from the celebration of his life as well as some recorded testimonials. Even if you didn't know Allan, we think there will be some impactful take-aways for you -– on how to live fully, to lead with heart and to lift others up using all you’ve got.

Allan was born in New Jersey to Canadian parents and grew up in Germany, France, and Oklahoma. As a younger man, he was a wrestler, shoe salesman, oil rig derrick hand, and farm hand. He met Julie in an Anthropology class; they were engaged in 3 weeks and married in 6 months. They lived in Spokane, Washington, before Allan became principal of Port Angeles High School. In 2000, he and his family moved to Singapore, where he was middle school principal at Singapore American School. He later became director of Lincoln School in Nepal, then of American Cooperative School in Tunisia, and then of American School of Brasília in Brazil. Eventually, Allan and Julie returned to the farm on Lummi Island, Washington. Later, he served as Interim Head at Dar es Salaam American School in Rabat, Morocco, and as an administrator at The Index School in Washington. He was also an active member of Lummi Island Church and The Gathering Place.

Themes: Allan as Coach and Team Builder | Allan's Warrior Code | Allan as Defender and Protector | A Life Fully Lived | Allan’s Love of Music and Rituals | Allan's Values: Work, Purpose, and Courage | Family and Complexity

Thank you to Gabel, Anton and Julie Bredy for giving us permission to create this tribute to Allan and to use quotes from his Celebration of Life and Facebook Page. We would also like to thank the following people who sent in recordings: Luke Davis | Mark Forgeron | Mick Cooper | Andy Donahue | Lesley Taite | Niva Shrestha | A parent from the Lincoln School, Nepal who chose to remain anonymous | Chip Fairclough | Gail Hannagan | Beth Miceli

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Have you ever paused to reflect on your life as an international educator? What lessons have you learned so far both in the classroom and from your experiences living overseas? Whether or not you have, you are sure to gain some insights and ideas from this second conversation with the wise, thoughtful, über-intentional David Carpenter as he reflects on his life, experiences, and “lessons learned” in his extensive foray into international education.

David is a retired international educator who started his career in 1990. He worked at ten international schools and finished up his career in SE Asia. David partnered with Jeff Utecht on the Shifting Our Schools podcast and with Mark Hofer on the EdTech Co-Op podcast. David now works with Audrey Forgeron on the Educators Going Global Learning Hub and Podcast. David is enjoying his nomadic retirement with lots of art, adventure and travel. He hopes to one day become a grandfather.

Guiding question:: “What are some of your lessons learned as an international educator?”

Topics covered:

• Library and Technology Programming
• AI
• Wellness Program Development
• Travel
• Retirement
• Big Life Takeaways

Resources shared in this episode:

A Guide for Leaving International Education - Blog post

David’s Portfolio

Lessons Learned - David’s blog

Wellness@ES - David’s integrative approach of wellness into the elementary school.

Supporting Episodes:

Caroline Makepeace on International Family Life and Travel - Episode 60

Patrick Green on Digital Wellness - Episode 92

The Pivot: Life After International Teaching on The International Schools Podcast - Episode 164

David's Contact Information:

Instagram: @clubcarp15 | LinkedIn

Recorded November 24t

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When was the last time you paused to reflect on your life as an international educator? What lessons have you learned so far both in the classroom and from your experiences living overseas?

Whether or not you have taken the time to look back on your overseas teaching life so far, you are sure to gain some insights and ideas from this, the first episode of my two-part conversation with the wise, thoughtful, über-intentional David Carpenter as he reflects on his life, experiences, and “lessons learned” in his extensive foray into international education.

David is a retired international educator who started his overseas career in 1990. He worked at several international schools before finishing up his career in SE Asia. David partnered with Jeff Utecht to start the Shifting Our Schools podcast and with Mark Hofer to start the EdTech Co-Op podcast. David now works with Audrey Forgeron to co-publish the Educators Going Global Learning Hub and Podcast. David continues to live internationally enjoying his retirement with lots of art, adventure and travel. His biggest hope is to one day become a grandfather.

Our guiding question for this show was: “What are some of your lessons learned as an international educator?”

Some of the topics covered include:

• Methods and tools to reflect and document one’s learning
• Recruiting
• Transitions
• Raising Children Overseas
• Followership and Leadership
• Instruction and PD

Resources shared in this episode:

David shares so many resources and related episodes that we've exceeded the character limit here! So we've created this Google Doc with all of his helpful suggestions. Access it at this link. It is well worth the extra click!

David's Contact Information:

Instagram: @clubcarp15

LinkedIn

This episode was recorded on November 24th, 2025.

Categories: School Life | PD | Parenting | Recruiting | Pedagogy | Followership

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Advisory programs. It seems we either love them – or dread them. The same goes for our students. David and Audrey have encountered a lot of different advisory programs over the years and at various schools, but never one that is as comprehensive and as in tune with all of its stakeholders as the one at the International School of Bangkok. In this show we chatted with Andy Vaughan, Dean of Students at ISB and head architect of their advisory program.

Andy is a Kiwi who has been living overseas with his family for the past 20 years teaching and leading in South East Asia. Currently working as the High School Dean of Students at International School Bangkok, Andy was previously the Athletics Director at ISB and in the past has taught Physical Education, Science, Health and Outdoor Education. He is passionate about establishing systems in schools that proactively ensure we support student well being to ensure all students feel like they belong and are cared for.

Our guiding question was: “How can schools create effective advisory programs?”

Here are some topics covered in this episode:

• Definition and Purpose of an Advisory Program
• The Importance and Benefits of Having an Advisory Program
• Possible Settings and Locations for Conducting Advisory Sessions
• Key Participants in Designing the Advisory Program
• Scheduling: When Advisory Sessions Typically Occur
• Insights and Lessons Learned from Designing and Implementing Advisory Programs

Resources shared in this episode:

CASEL for SEL

RULER Approach for SEL

Geelong Grammar School - Positive Education/Psychology approach to wellness

Mario Platform

Wellness@ES - One approach to integrating wellness at the elementary school level

Supporting Episodes:

The Role of Dean of Students -- A Key Piece of the SEL-Academics Puzzle: Meet Andy Vaughan (Ep 83)

Fostering Lasting Change in Schools: Four Factors to Consider, With Jim Reese (Ep 81)

Get Well Soon(ish)! Laying the Groundwork for Much-Needed, Sustainable, Holistic Wellness Programs. (Ep 75)

Service + Learning + Trip = Deep Understanding: Creating Teachable Moments with Kimberly Haley-Coleman of GlobeAware (Ep 97)

Recorded on September 7,

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Teachers know great professional development when we see it. It resonates and makes sense. It is actionable, preferably right away. Implementing ideas from PD improves our practice and our students’ learning. We know it when we see it—but what is the best way to plan for it? And how do organizers, participants, and school leaders know it made a difference?

This episode focuses on the Project Zero Classroom Summer Institutes that our guest, Jim Reese, helped coordinate for many years. Before listening, we recommend our first interview with Jim for an overview of Project Zero and its mission.

Jim lives in Washington, DC. After a long career teaching in international and U.S. schools, serving as Director of Studies and founding the Professional Development Collaborative at Washington International School, he now works as a consultant. He has long been affiliated with Project Zero at Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Guiding Question: “What are some ways to make the learning experiences at professional development conferences more apt to be integrated into the teaching practices of participants?”

Main Topics:

• How PD conference organizers can ensure better participant follow through in applying their learning to their practices
• How teachers can make the most of conferences and design a pathway to carry their learning into their classroom practices
• How school administrators can support their teachers attending PD conferences to make the most of their learning
• What professional learning might look like going forward

Related Resources:

Greg Moncada Episode 94 interview on “Appraising Teacher Performance”

Harvard Project Zero Website

Jim Reese Episode 81 interview on “Fostering Lasting Change in Schools”

Justin Hardman Episode 65 interview on “Teacher Professional Learning”

Washington International School Summer Institute for Teachers (WISSIT) Website

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Are you lucky enough to work at an international school that offers service learning travel opportunities for students and staff? Many schools organize “weeks without walls” — immersive experiences that blend service, experiential learning, and travel. In this episode, we dive deep into all three as we speak with Kimberly Haley-Coleman who works with individuals, schools and organizations to design short-term volunteer abroad programs.

Kimberly shares valuable tips and practical insights on how international schools can strengthen their programs to create more meaningful learning experiences for students.

Kimberly is the Founder and Executive Director of Globe Aware, a U.S.- and Canada-based nonprofit that has mobilized volunteers for short-term service projects in more than 25 countries since 2000. With a background in international business and finance, Kimberly has held leadership roles at organizations including CNBC, Space Services International, and Investtools.

Kimberly holds an MBA in International Business, an MA in Art History, and a BA from Emory University. A multiple patent holder and SMU Guest Lecturer, she has received the Texas Business Hall of Fame Award and serves in leadership and advisory roles with IVPA, UN ECOSOC, and numerous international service and community development organizations.

Our guiding question for this show was, “How can international schools foster the global awareness and citizenship of their students through service learning trips travel service learning programs?”

Some of the topics covered include:

• Defining “service learning” and “global awareness”
• What “travel” service learning entails
• What some learning objectives look like in action
• How schools can optimize their current "Week Without Walls" programs
• Tips for planning your own travel volunteer experience
  
  

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

Global Aware - https://www.globeaware.org/

Connect with Kimberly:

Globe Aware website | LinkedIn | Other social media platforms: @globeaware

This episode was recorded on October 28, 2025.

Categories: Experiential Learning | Service Learning | Travel

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