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The International Schools Podcast

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Hosted by John Mikton and Dan Taylor. Every two weeks we discuss all aspects of technology and life in International Schools.

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177 - From the classroom: Enhancing Learning with AI

The International Schools Podcast ·

2026/04/18

How teachers and students are using AI at school and beyond.About John Dolman John Dolman is a Media Studies teacher at Ponteland Community High School. He holds an MEd in Educational Leadership and Practitioner Enquiry and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Newcastle University. He has worked in schools in the UK, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates, teaching English and Media and holding leadership roles including Head of Languages and Cultures and Raising Achievement Deputy. His

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58:53

176 - Who's Really Choosing? A conversation with...

The International Schools Podcast ·

2026/04/04

How hidden AI recommendations shape our decisions and identity.About Prof. James Brusseau, PhD James Brusseau, PhD is a Professor of Philosophy at Pace University in New York City, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate students. He has taught philosophy for more than 14 years in Mexico, Europe, and the United States, including at California State University–Fullerton before joining Pace in 2008. His teaching specialties include continental philosophy, the history of philosophy, and ethics

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60:01

175 - Connection, Not Exclusion: A conversation with...

The International Schools Podcast ·

2026/03/21

Helping absent students stay part of learning.About Simone Isaacs Simone Isaacs is the Director of Customer Success at No Isolation, where she works closely with schools across Europe to support the implementation of AV1, which is a telepresence robot. AV1 is a solution designed to maintain learning and belonging during student absence. With 28 years of experience in schools and alternative provisions, from classroom teacher to headteacher then working strategically in the local authority

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60:35

174 - Beyond the Dashboard: A Conversation with Paul...

The International Schools Podcast ·

2026/03/07

Why schools need data that helps every child be seen, heard, and belong.About Paul Swanson Paul is the Director of Innovation and Institutional Research at Atlanta International School. Drawing on experience as a teacher, coach, and school leader in international schools around the world, he is passionate about helping schools use data and technology to better understand the whole child and support meaningful learning. Paul Swanson on Social

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59:21

173 - Hearing young voices: A conversation with Jess...

The International Schools Podcast ·

2026/02/21

Stories, identity, and belonging through student podcasting.About Jess Bauldry Jess Bauldry is a British/Luxembourgish writer who has worked for regional and national news outlets for the last 20 years. She currently splits her time between editing Silicon Luxembourg and Forbes Luxembourg, running educational workshops and doing standup comedy. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-bauldry/ About Vessela Vencheva Vessela Vencheva is a cultural manager and producer, media professional with

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55:41

172 - Creating Safer School Cultures with Alexandra...

The International Schools Podcast ·

2026/02/07

Everyone’s Invited: Creating Safer School CulturesSurvivor voices, education, and the responsibility to change. About Alex Somers Alex is the Head of Education at Everyone’s Invited, where she has played a key role in developing and leading the charity’s education programme since its launch in September 2022. Alex leads educational sessions in schools, colleges, and universities across the UK, engaging directly with young people to raise awareness and challenge rape culture with empathy,

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56:12

171 - Scaling AI with Purpose: Leading Change Across...

The International Schools Podcast ·

2026/01/23

Transforming schools through ethical, large-scale Al integration and collaborative learning.About Jamie Toner Jamie is an education technology and innovation leader with experience across K-12 and Higher Education in the UK, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. As Director of Technology and Innovation at Singapore American School, he leads digital transformation, AI integration, and the development of forward-looking learning ecosystems. Previously Founding Director of Digital Learning

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68:54

170 - Sophie & Scott: Beyond the Noise Reimagining...

The International Schools Podcast ·

2026/01/10

Preparing students not just to face the world they inherit, but to transform it for the better.About Scott Jamieson Scott is the Global Collaboration Lead, Facilitator, Coach, Empathy to Impact Host and Producer, Co-Director of Future Now: Student Leadership. Scott Jamieson is a facilitator with Inspire Citizens, where he works with international schools to deepen global citizenship and sustainable learning. He began his career teaching math in Thailand and went on to teach in schools across

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57:35

169 - From Classrooms to Creativity Labs: Rethinking...

The International Schools Podcast ·

2025/12/05

Exploring innovation where education meets entrepreneurship.About Durga Suresh-Menon Durga Suresh-Menon, Ph.D., is Head of School at New England Innovation Academy. An energizing, dynamic and growth-minded educator with a record of inclusive leadership and passionate storytelling, Dr. Suresh-Menon joins NEIA with over two decades of collaborative higher-education experience, academic program development and a unique understanding of what makes students successful. She has a rich background in

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60:01

168 - Confident Voices, Connected Communities

The International Schools Podcast ·

2025/12/02

How communication and connection shape our professional lives. About Helen von Dadelszen Helen von Dadelszen is a public speaking and voice coach who works with researchers, healthcare professionals and humanitarian staff to help them share their work clearly and confidently. Through her company, Present Potential Sàrl, she provides coaching in speaking, presenting, and interviews, with a focus on supporting non-native English speakers and those working in complex fields. She also facilitates

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64:57

167 - School Leadership in the Age of AI: Lessons and...

The International Schools Podcast ·

2025/11/21

Reflections from international school leaders on ethics, practice, and what the future may hold.About Warren Apel Warren is the Director of Technology at The American School in Japan, co-founder of the edtech startups Scholastico and Ecoballot, and Global Project Coordinator for the World Digital Schools Project. With over 20 years of experience in international education, he has served at schools in Japan, India, Egypt, and the Netherlands. Warren is a Google for Education Certified Innovator,

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53:09

166 - Beyond the Score: Insights from Melbourne Metrics

The International Schools Podcast ·

2025/11/14

About Ellen HeytingEllen Heyting is a passionate educator, researcher, and facilitator based at Melbourne Metrics within the Faculty of Education at The University of Melbourne. With over a decade of K–12 teaching and leadership experience in IB World Schools across Melbourne, Beijing, Singapore, and Helsinki, she brings a global lens to her work on teacher identity, instructional leadership, and assessment innovation. Ellen holds a PhD in Education and is a Fellow of the Higher Education

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165 - Adam Brinksmith from Sage: Thinking Forward

The International Schools Podcast ·

2025/10/11

Tools, insights, and conversations to help us make better decisions about the future.About Adam Brinksmith Adam Binksmith is the Director of Sage, a nonprofit building tools to help people make sense of the future. His work spans AI explainers at AI Digest, and forecasting platforms like Fatebook and Quantified Intuitions. With a background in computer science, philosophy, and rationality research, Adam’s focus is on helping individuals and communities improve decision-making through better

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164 - The Pivot: Life After International Teaching

The International Schools Podcast ·

2025/09/29

Reflecting, reimagining, and rewriting life after teaching overseas featuring Audrey Forgeron and David Carpenter.About Audrey Forgeron After first heading overseas in 1990 for a short-term teaching contract in Ethiopia, Audrey Forgeron never looked back. Over three decades and seven countries later, international teaching became both a career and a lifestyle; one filled with rich cultural experiences, global classrooms, and summers back home in Vermont. Now semi-retired and working as a life

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163 - Leading in the In-Between

The International Schools Podcast ·

2025/08/29

Well-being and Leadership in times of change and complexity.About Kristen MacConnell Kristen MacConnell, Ph.D is a seasoned international school leader and lifelong educator dedicated to cultivating future-ready learners through joy, curiosity, and inclusion. Currently serving as the Elementary Principal at the American School of Barcelona, she brings decades of experience supporting educators and schools around the world. Kristen’s work has spanned leadership development, curriculum design, and

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56:24

162 - From Classroom to Vision: Educators Turned...

The International Schools Podcast ·

2025/08/15

A conversation about navigating change, sharing purpose, and supporting schools through the complexities of Al in education.About Rachel Bodily Rachel Bodily is an experienced international educator and Co-Founder of Eblana Learning. With over a decade in IB schools, she has taught MYP Mathematics, coordinated service learning, and supported inclusive education. Her journey with AI in education began early, driven by a desire to make complex ideas accessible to teachers. After connecting with

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161 - Bridging Divides: Sustaining DEIJ in a Shifting...

The International Schools Podcast ·

2025/08/08

Leading with heart and strategy in a changing world.About Yasmine Aslam - Hashmi Yasmine Hashmi is a passionate educator, DEIJ advocate, and global leader dedicated to inspiring positive change through education. With a career spanning over two decades, Yasmine has taught in classrooms across Canada, Korea, and Switzerland, and has taken on leadership roles ranging from curriculum development to professional learning facilitation. As a co-facilitator of the ECIS DEIJ Leadership Development

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160 - International Teacher Staffroom

The International Schools Podcast ·

2025/07/18

Global Voices, Shared Challenges, Real SupportAbout Aimee Skidmore Aimée is an international educator, teaching and learning coach, and obsessive tinkerer of better ways to teach and lead. She’s built and runs a coaching program at an international school, and works with teachers and leaders who want students to step up and share responsibility for learning. A big believer in co-designing learning with students, she helps teachers move from doing most of the work to creating spaces where

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159 - Women Leading Change in Education

The International Schools Podcast ·

2025/07/07

Empowering women in education to lead with confidence, challenge barriers, and drive change. Liz Free CEO International School Rheitnal Co-Strategic Lead Europe WomenEd Vivienne Porritt OBE Co-founder Global Strategic Leader #WomenEd Nancy Squicciarini Head of the Middle Leader Certificate for ECIS Co-Strategic Lead Europe WomenEd About Liz Free Liz Free is a co-founder of #WomenEd Nederlands and Strategic Leader for #WomenEd Europe. Liz has been a teacher and head teacher in some of the

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55:12

158 - Demystifying AI in Education: From Black Box to...

The International Schools Podcast ·

2025/06/23

Making the invisible visible.About Ryan Tannenbaum Ryan Tannenbaum is an educational consultant who specializes in data, data-driven culture, and pedagogically grounded technical implementations for schools. He began his career teaching in international schools throughout Asia. Over more than a decade working as a teacher, principal, and IT director, he founded For.Education—a company that provides schools with data and AI solutions. Currently, Ryan is critically evaluating generative AI

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