International Schools: What Educators Need to Know
Summary:
What is it really like to teach in an international school? This episode explores the realities—opportunities, challenges, and misconceptions—of working abroad as an educator.
Key Points:
• There is no single definition of an international school
• Leadership and school quality matter more than location
• Compensation often includes housing, travel, and benefits
• Professional growth comes from exposure to different systems
• The experience builds global perspective—but requires adaptability
Guests:
• Kate O’Connell
• Leo Thompson
• Craig Randall
Key Question:
👉 How would teaching in a different system change your practice?
Kate O'Connell Website - EduKate (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-oconnell/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_feed%3BbE%2FkBo12TC6uoYhjWQ5ciw%3D%3D)
Leo Thompson Website - Edsplorer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-thompson-education/)
Craig Randall Website - Trust Based Observations (https://www.linkedin.com/in/trustbasedcraig/)
Special thanks to my students Liz DiClementi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethdiclementi/) and Elizabeth Levin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-levin-9525a5404/) for co-hosting this episode!
Music by Aylex
