Best Matt Kent Jacqueline And Greg Podcasts (2025)

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Start Up Schools Around the World 50:39

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ITP - 122 Your hosts welcome Greg Perry, co-founder and CEO of Global Services and Education Limited, to talk about his wild, winding journey in international education. Greg doesn’t just talk about opening schools—he’s lived it, from the ground up, across countries and cultures, figuring it out as he goes. We dive into the nitty-gritty: the challe…

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Gap Trip Between Work and Retirement 47:20

14d ago47:20

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ITP - 121 Before you go back to your home country and retire from International Education, treat yourself to a "gap" trip. This is the advice given to our guests Eric and Tamara Wood and the advice they are taking right now. Between March 2025 and August 2025, this wonderful couple is taking a whopping 6month trip - like a couple of 20something Eur…

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Deep Dive into Coaching 55:23

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ITP - 120 Kim Cofino shares her journey from a history and political science major to becoming a prominent figure in international education and instructional coaching. She discusses her experiences teaching in various countries, the evolution of her career, and the importance of coaching in fostering a positive learning environment. Kim also highl…

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Awesomenicity - A New Elementary Maths Tool 54:38

1M ago54:38

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TP - 118 Co-hosts JP Mint and Kent the Cat Guy welcome three international teachers, Caitlin, Eloise, and Hannah, who share their unique experiences and insights into the world of teaching abroad. The conversation covers their personal backgrounds, how they met in Malawi, and their journey in creating a math resource platform aimed at making math e…

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750 U.S. Dollars and a Crockpot 59:16

2M ago59:16

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ITP 118 celebrates FOUR YEARS of our podcast. Happy Birthday International Teacher Podcast. We would like to introduce you all to Darian Batten, our newest co-host, replacing Matt the Family Guy. Darian, his wife, Alicia, and their three kids have been in Saudi for the past four years. Darian is the perfect family man host. You will laugh a lot due…

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Teaching While Queer 48:14

2M ago48:14

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ITP - 117 Bryan Stanton shares his journey from California to New York, discussing his experiences as a queer educator and the importance of inclusion in the classroom. He highlights the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ teachers and the need for allies to actively support their colleagues. Bryan also talks about his podcast, 'Teaching While Queer,' which…

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Don't Give Up, Candidates! 1:05:44

2M ago1:05:44

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ITP - 116 Tamisha Chantel shares her extensive journey in education, spanning nearly three decades, and her transition to international teaching. From her beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to her experiences in Shanghai, China, Tamisha discusses the motivations behind her decision to teach abroad, the challenges she faced in the international job mark…

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The Six Figure Expat 1:00:11

3M ago1:00:11

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ITP - 115 Sorcha Coyle (the tireless Admin and creator of the FB Group "New To International Schools Teachers") shares her journey from Ireland to becoming an international teacher. She discusses her experiences teaching in Qatar, her transition to London for further education, and her efforts to empower expat teachers through community building. S…

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International Teacher Salaries 52:44

3M ago52:44

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ITP - 113 What kind of money can you earn as an overseas teacher? Elliott Zelinskas has a unique tool for you! Elliot returns to our show and shares his journey in international education, discussing his experiences teaching abroad and the launch of his new website, International Teacher Salary. We explore the importance of networking, the challeng…

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EXPATations, REPATriation and CATriation? 54:59

4M ago54:59

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ITP - 114 Amy Perrier-Morin shares her journey as an international teacher and cultural acclimation specialist. She discusses her experiences living abroad, the challenges of repatriation, and the importance of support systems for third culture adults. The conversation highlights the unique perspectives of those who have lived in multiple countries…

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Heart of a Teacher 57:28

4M ago57:28

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ITP - 112 Dr. Kelly Ridings shares his extensive journey in international education, discussing his experiences in various countries, the importance of humor in teaching, and the dynamics of life in Shanghai. He emphasizes the significance of leadership in educational change and the heart of a teacher in fostering connections. Dr. Ridings also intr…

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Who Are Your Hosts? A Reintroduction and Review 56:55

5M ago56:55

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ITP- 111 In this engaging episode, your three hosts revisit a shortened version of how they each got into International Education. Past episodes have focused on each one of us individually, but if you haven't heard those older episodes (like Episode 2 or 3 for Matt and Greg, respectively) then this is the episode for you. Did you know Kent has a pa…

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Over 50's Educators Support from TIE 1:02:16

5M ago1:02:16

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ITP - 110 focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities for teachers over 50 seeking international teaching positions. Hosted by Greg, JP Mint, and Kent, with guests Stacey Stephens and Lissa Layman from TIE Online, the discussion introduces TIE's new Over 50 Guide. This resource aims to support older educators by addressing age-related hiring…

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Russia, Singapore, Oman, Japan: The Global Stage of a International Choral Director 49:32

6M ago49:32

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ITP - 109 From conducting children’s choirs in Moscow to immersing himself in Tokyo's vibrant arts scene, Jason's story inspires educators to pursue global careers and share their passions across borders.The Life of an International Choral Director! Welcome to a most engaging conversation with music educator Jason Drahos, who shared his incredible …

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The lifestyle is really, really exciting! 54:34

6M ago54:34

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ITP - 108 Jess Gosling shares her experiences as an international teacher and mother, discussing the challenges and rewards of raising a child in different cultures. She emphasizes the importance of emotional education for children, the role of women in education, and the significance of community support through social media. Jess also provides in…

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International Teacher Podcast Trailer 5:43

6M ago5:43

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Got Five Minutes? This is our elevator pitch! Every two weeks. A new 45-60 minute episode drops. Four veteran overseas Educators host this show to pass on the best kept secret in education: International Teaching. This is for teachers by teachers. We love to talk, discuss, learn, and laugh. We live and teach in schools overseas. It's what we do. Th…

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Cultural Faux Pas 55:45

6M ago55:45

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ITP - 107 Join your hosts as they share a few stories about cultural mistakes. We go over some of the gestures from overseas that might surprise you. Naturally, the three of us agree, it is the intent behind a gesture that makes them offensive. Additional Gems Related to Our Show: Signup to be our guest https://calendly.com/itpexpat/itp-interview?m…

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Tony DePrato and his Famous Pancake on a Stick Newsletter 1:03:47

7M ago1:03:47

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ITP - 106 In this episode, hosts Kent and JP Mint reconnect with Tony DePrato, an international educator and creator of the Pancake on a Stick newsletter. They discuss Tony's extensive international teaching experience, the launch of his salary survey aimed at helping educators negotiate better salaries, and the importance of salary transparency in…

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Career Coaching Insights with Arlayna 53:37

7M ago53:37

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ITP - 105 Kent and JP welcome Arlayna Alcock, an expert in career coaching and support for international students. Arlayna shares her journey from being an international student in Mexico City to her current role in Canada, where she helps newcomers navigate the complexities of education and career transitions. The conversation covers cultural adju…

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Having Pets Overseas? Pet Rescues, and Morocco 58:19

8M ago58:19

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ITP-104 Giselle shares her journey from a design career to teaching in Morocco, emphasizing the importance of connecting with local communities. The conversation also delves into her passion for animal rescue, the challenges of caring for aging parents abroad, and the significance of building friendships with locals. Throughout the discussion, the …

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Journey of the Heart (featuring Tico Oms) 1:13:54

8M ago1:13:54

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ITP - 103 In this conversation, Greg, JP, and Tico discuss Tico Oms' journey from engineering to teaching and leadership in international schools. Tico shares his experiences teaching in Japan, working for Dell in Asia, and his decision to pursue a career in education. They also touch on Tico's time in Berlin and his transition into leadership coac…

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International Teacher Training? 48:50

8M ago48:50

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ITP-102 Welcome Greg Larmouth, who works in the International Teacher Training team at the University of Sunderland. Explore the concept of the International Qualified Teacher Status (IQTS) and its benefits for teachers looking to work abroad. Learn about the British Schools Overseas (BSO) accreditation and the recognition of the IQTS in different …

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Dr. Hayley Watson and How to Support Students in Developing Mental Health Skills 58:04

9M ago58:04

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ITP-101 On this first Vodcast episode of the International Teacher Podcast, Dr. Hayley Watson, a clinical psychologist, discusses the importance of mental health education in schools and how to support students in developing mental health skills. She emphasizes the need for a whole-school approach, where mental health programs are implemented for a…

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ITP - 100th Anniversary ! 1:09:12

9M ago1:09:12

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Fresh off the summer break, Kent the Cat guy has some bad news and Greg the Single guy has international worlds colliding. Meanwhile, JP crosses the Canadian-US border for a quick meal at the famous "Dirty Gringo" in New York and a Diet Mt.Dew run. Your three hosts celebrate the ITP 100th episode by looking to the future and making a big announceme…

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Kuwait is Awesome for Family Life! 52:49

10M ago52:49

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ITP - 99 Hannah and Jake recorded this episode with us while they were at home in Iowa over summer break. They currently live and teach in Kuwait with plenty of stories to tell! Their message for teachers thinking about overseas: Do it! Even the scary, negative experiences make for great stories later in life. Join us for an exciting episode coveri…

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McGregors in Saudi, China, Korea, Russia and more 1:04:00

10M ago1:04:00

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ITP - 98 Cameron and Ana McGregor are seasoned international educators, podcast hosts, and webinar creators. They join us for a discussion about their journeys into international education and how they are giving back to our international teacher community. Ana is originally from the Dominican Republic. Cam is from Washington State. They talk about…

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Funniest International Educator Recruiting Story EVER 1:15:52

10M ago1:15:52

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ITP 97Jeff Lindstrom has been overseas on and off since the 1980's. His stories are amazing. His wisdom is priceless. Learn from his Wisdom.

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Brand New Int'l Teacher in August 2024 - China 51:19

11M ago51:19

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ITP - 96 Sarah Potter is a mother of two, a 23 year veteran Aussie teacher and preparing to leave to teach in China. Listen to this interview as she is just two months out. She's already made her packing list and bought her tickets. Her paperwork is submitted. This is an incredible interview from an avid ITP listener. Our thoughts go along with Sar…

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Fart Jokes in Guadalajara 1:00:17

11M ago1:00:17

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ITP - 95 Jenna Slack-Larimer is a seasoned middle school teacher originally from the Chicago area. She joins us now from Guadalajara, Mexico at the well established ASFG as a high school math teacher. But her international journey to Mexico started off at a Canadian International school as a grade 3 teacher! Fart jokes just aren't the same in eleme…

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DoDDS and HAM with Rich Walwarth 53:43

12M ago53:43

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ITP - 94 This is an epic ITP episode that hits a lot of International Teaching topics. Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) is a well-known option for USA teachers that want to travel the world and teach. Rich shares his experiences with the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS), including a few changes he has seen in the pas…

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30 Years Overseas- But Only 7 Weeks in Zaire 1:08:58

1y ago1:08:58

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ITP - 93 Nelson and Lisa File join us and share stories of living and teaching in four different countries. They started off with two years in the Peace Corps, then transitioned into International teaching at a school in Zaire (for only seven weeks). Civil unrest didn't deter them. Instead, they spent the next three decades in three different place…

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Colombia, Switzerland, Maldives for Spring Break 1:00:50

1y ago1:00:50

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ITP - 92 Where do YOU go on vacation for Spring Break? Join your three favorite hosts for an episode focused on our recent trips to three different regions of the world. JP reports on her Colombia trip. Kent reports on a trip to Switzerland interrupted by the flooding of Dubai Airport. Greg reports on his latest scuba trip to the magical Maldives. …

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"Rediscovering the Village" Book Talk with Author Neil Rosen 52:52

1y ago52:52

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ITP - 91 Author and Educator Neil Rosen joins us for a delightful discussion about reading. He is the children’s book author found on Amazon and known by his readers as “Professor Stork”. You can find out why at the end of the interview. Neil joins us to celebrate his upcoming book called REDISCOVERING THE VILLAGE:Classic Strategies To Help Childre…

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Recruiting and Schrole: Advice from an Expert Recruiter 1:05:49

1y ago1:05:49

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ITP - 90 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 cur…

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College Counseling for International Students 53:58

1y ago53:58

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ITP - 89 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 th…

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The International Educator (TIE) 56:10

1y ago56:10

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ITP - 88 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 insid…

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Happy Birthday ITP - Thank You Listeners 54:12

1y ago54:12

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ITP - 87 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 b…

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

1y ago1:06:00

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ITP - 86 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 (I…

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Let's talk LinkedIn and China 45:40

1y ago45:40

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ITP - 85 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 e…

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Leadership Discussion with Pablo Muñoz in the USA 52:14

1y ago52:14

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ITP - 84 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 [ …

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An "Aussie" Teaching Music in International Schools 59:00

1y ago59:00

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ITP - 83 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 ho…

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Mark Zoril: Another Episode Worth Millions 40:04

1y ago40:04

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ITP - 82 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 vi…

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My First Language isn't English! 1:13:38

1+ y ago1:13:38

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ITP - 81 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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Dr. Renata Mcfarland: Paying it Forward 1:04:24

1+ y ago1:04:24

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ITP 80 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 de…

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

1+ y ago57:29

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ITP - 79 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 fo…

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DATA: Cultural Connections and Cutting-Edge Tech 1:00:15

1+ y ago1:00:15

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ITP - 78 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 wor…

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36 Countries in 365 Days! 1:14:53

1+ y ago1:14:53

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ITP - 77 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, Thail…

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A Discussion with an International Principal in Colombia 1:02:03

1+ y ago1:02:03

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ITP- 76 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 t…

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It's January! …Are There Any More International Jobs Left? 1:10:02

1+ y ago1:10:02

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ITP - 75 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 Dan…

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Sharon the "Guide Hog" Talks Turkey, China, Laos, India, Chile, Thailand 1:16:13

1+ y ago1:16:13

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ITP - 74 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 balancing her professional …

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