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Global Student Voices

Global Student Voices

By: Scott Martin of Global Student Solutions
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 “Global Student Voices” with Coach Martin is your bi-weekly dose of inspiration from the world of international education. Scott R. Martin, a veteran in the field, brings you heartfelt stories and practical advice from global students and experts. Dive into discussions on cross-border education, student experiences, and strategies for academic triumphs. Perfect for students, educators, and parents, this podcast is a guiding light for anyone involved in the global education journey.Scott Martin of Global Student Solutions
Episodes
  • S3 E6 Scott Martin: Guiding the Next Generation of Global Students (Part Two)

    S3 E6 Scott Martin: Guiding the Next Generation of Global Students (Part Two)
    Apr 10 2026

    Coaching, the Six Pillars, and the Africa Trip: Building GSS with Coach Scott Martin (Part 2)

    What does it look like to truly coach a global student — not just advise them? In Part 2 of this candid two-part interview, GSS founder and CEO Coach Scott Martin sits down with intern Aiden Chin to go inside the coaching philosophy, curriculum framework, and organizational vision that have shaped Global Student Solutions for 27 years.

    Coach Scott shares his Six Pillars of University Readiness — the research-backed framework that predicts whether a student will thrive or struggle at university — and explains why academics, despite dominating most school conversations, is only one of six equally important pillars. He also covers GSS's 2025 Africa trip: a week consulting with their partner school in Kenya, the AISA annual conference in Rwanda, and a pivotal visit to African Leadership University.

    The episode closes with Coach Scott's vision for GSS: a lifelong community for globally minded students — a home for people who have built their identity between cultures and deserve to find each other.

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    TCK, third culture kid, global students, university readiness, Six Pillars, international school, college counseling, AISA, Africa international schools, African Leadership University, globally mobile families, cross-cultural students, international school consultingThis video is brought to you by Global Student Solutions and My College Coach, and more information is available on the website at www.theGlobalStudentSolutions.com
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    19 mins
  • S3 E5: Empowering International Students: The Scott Martin Story (Part One)

    S3 E5: Empowering International Students: The Scott Martin Story (Part One)
    Apr 10 2026

    Scott Martin reflects on his journey from growing up in Kenya to leading Global Student Solutions with intern Aiden Chin, highlighting the challenges international students face and the importance of cultural competency. He shares his coaching philosophy, his evolving writing, and his goal of building a supportive global community for students.#globaleducation #kenya #globalstudentvoices #studentlife #culturalheritage #culturalidentity #africa #interview #collegeexperience #coaching Coach Martin is an individual coaching service from GSS founder Scott Martin. You can schedule an appointment with him right now at https://www.cloudhq.net/meeting/srmar...This video is brought to you by Global Student Solutions and My College Coach, and more information is available on the website at www.theGlobalStudentSolutions.com
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    25 mins
  • S3E7 Student-Centric, Not Test-Centric with Rory Parkinson & Heather Adkins Woodland Star School

    S3E7 Student-Centric, Not Test-Centric with Rory Parkinson & Heather Adkins Woodland Star School
    Apr 7 2026
    What does it actually look like when an international school puts students — not tests — at the center of everything? Rory Parkinson and Heather Adkins from Woodland Star International School in Nairobi, Kenya, join Coach Scott Martin to pull back the curtain on one of East Africa's most distinctive learning environments.In this episode, you'll hear about Woodland Star's two-teacher-per-15-students model, their mastery-based and project-based approach, and how they're serving neurodiverse learners alongside neurotypical students on a stunning 100-acre campus — without sacrificing academic rigor.Rory Parkinson — Head of School, Woodland Star International School Linkedln-https://www.linkedin.com/in/rory-park...Heather Adkins-- Assistant Head of School, Woodland Star International School| Linkedln-https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-a...Key Topics:Why inclusive education and academic rigor aren't oppositesThe difference between 'learning to study' and 'learning to learn.'How mastery-based learning works in practice at the K–12 levelWhat globally mobile families should look for in a schoolImaginEd magazine: Woodland Star's resource for school leaders worldwide.#internationalschoolNairobi #inclusiveeducation #internationalschool #thirdculturekid #culturekids #globally #mobilefamilies #tck #tckeducation #neurodivergent #internationalschool Coach Martin is providing individual coaching services from Scott Martin, the founder of GSS. You can schedule an appointment with him right now at https://www.cloudhq.net/meeting/srmar...This video is brought to you by Global Student Solutions and My College Coach, and more information is available on the website at www.theGlobalStudentSolutions.com
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    27 mins
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