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International Teacher Podcast

International Teacher Podcast

By: Kent Jacqueline Darian and Greg
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 "The Best-kept Secret in Education" - the International Teacher Podcast is hosted by Kent Arimura, Jacqueline P. Mallais, Darian Batten, and Gregory Lemoine. New Episodes are published bi-weekly on Saturdays. Listen to first-hand experiences from across the globe about international schools, certified educators, teaching overseas, and living in other countries as expatriates. We interview educators and administrators all over the world to discuss travel, teaching in their schools, overseas educator job fairs, taking your expat family internationally, expat schools, and much more.Kent, Jacqueline, Darian, and Greg
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  • MultilinGUalsim, Taiwan, & Guatemala

    MultilinGUalsim, Taiwan, & Guatemala
    Nov 2 2025

    ITP - 133 Canadian educator Kelly Hogan shared how she transitioned from a career in arts and design to international teaching, spending 13 years in Taiwan where she earned her master’s through the College of New Jersey’s overseas cohort and later moved to Guatemala as a dual-language liaison at the American School of Guatemala.

    We discuss how teaching abroad offers ways to grow professionally without returning home, how programs like TCNJ connect global educators, and how cultural differences shape classroom expectations—rigorous academics in Asia versus balance and socialization in Latin America. Her closing advice urges international teachers to build networks, seek help, and support others adjusting to life overseas.


    Chapters

    (00:41) Kelly's Journey into International Teaching(04:21) Pursuing a Teaching Degree Abroad(08:12) The Importance of International Cohorts(12:03) Transitioning from Taiwan to Guatemala(15:52) Understanding Multilingual Learners(17:47) Language and Identity(21:44) Evolving Educational Terminology(26:29) Trans-languaging and Multilingualism(29:17) Career Journeys in International Education(35:23) Art and Cultural Exchange(37:21) Exploring Cultural Art and Craftsmanship(38:21) Contrasting Educational Experiences in Different Cultures(41:39) Adapting as an International Teacher(45:33) Navigating Life Abroad: Personal Stories and Lessons(51:50) Essential Items for Moving to a New Country(53:48) The Importance of Networking and Community Support


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    The International Teacher Podcast is a bi-weekly discussion with experts in international education. New Teachers, burned out local teachers, local School Leaders, International school Leadership, current Overseas Teachers, and everyone interested in international schools can benefit from hearing stories and advice about living and teaching overseas.


    Additional Gems Related to Our Show:

    Greg’s Favorite Video From Living Overseas - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQWKBwzF-hw⁠

    Signup to be our guest ⁠https://calendly.com/itpexpat/itp-interview?month=2025-01⁠

    Our Website⁠ - ⁠https://www.itpexpat.com/⁠

    Our FaceBook Group - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/itpexpat⁠

    ⁠JPMint Consulting Website - ⁠https://www.jpmintconsulting.com/⁠

    Greg’s Personal YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs1B3Wc0wm6DR_99OS5SyzvuzENc-bBdO⁠


    Books By Gregory Lemoine:

    ⁠International Teacher Guide: Finding the "Right Fit" 2nd Edition (2025)⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.

    ⁠⁠"International Teaching: The Best-kept Secret in Education"⁠⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.


    Partner Podcasts:

    Just to Know You: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/just-to-know-you/id1655096513

    Educators Going Global: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/educators-going-global/id1657501409⁠
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    1 hr
  • Lessons from Taiwan: Project-Based Learning and the Power of Diversity

    Lessons from Taiwan: Project-Based Learning and the Power of Diversity
    Oct 18 2025
    ITP - 132 Tristan Reynolds beams in from Taiwan to explain how his startup school stops yappin’ about “global citizens” and actually coaches students into action. Think project-based learning with real tools. Teachers act less like wind-up lecterns and more like pit-crew chiefs. The place is young, scrappy, and cosmopolitan enough to turn a literature class into a live fire exercise on language and identity. We detour through semiconductors, gym-hall ballot counting, and Taipei traffic that looks like Mario Kart with medical bills. A local cop cheerfully explains his job is to write the report after the crash, which, honestly, is the most on-brand public-sector energy we’ve heard in years. Between staff bouncing across continents and students mixing mother tongues like a cocktail, the through-line is simple: teach kids to actually do stuff together, then get out of the way. Also, Tristan never remembers a toothbrush, but he does remember the tiny teapot. Priorities? Just kidding! Tristan experiences countries through local-begotten, everyday items.Links from this show:Tristan’s website: www.tristanreynolds.com Tristan Reynolds is an educator and writer who focuses on international best practices in education and the impacts of globalization on education. His work focuses on the importance of creating schools which support celebrating different cultures, and which cultivate a cosmopolitan attitude in students. He holds an M.S.Ed. from Johns Hopkins University, serves as a mentor for the UNSDSN Global Schools Program, and is a 2021 Teach For America alum.Tristan teaches at VIS Experimental International SchoolThe article mentioned: 'The problem with English' by Mario SaraceniAlso mentioned PBL: What is PBL?Chapters(00:00) International Education and Project-Based Learning(05:26) The Role of Technology and Community in Education(10:58) Teaching Methodologies and Student Engagement(16:28) The Dynamics of a New School and Its Growth(19:02) The Journey of Teaching and Student Growth(20:32) Mid-show ITP Connections(21:51) Navigating Transience in International Education(24:26) Colliding Worlds: Stories from the International Circuit(28:04) Cultural Insights from Taiwan(31:18) The Role of Language and Identity in Education(36:42) Creating a Diverse Learning Environment(42:16) Personal Connections and Cultural Artifacts(45:16) Reflections and Future ConnectionsThe International Teacher Podcast is a bi-weekly discussion with experts in international education. New Teachers, burned out local teachers, local School Leaders, International school Leadership, current Overseas Teachers, and everyone interested in international schools can benefit from hearing stories and advice about living and teaching overseas.Additional Gems Related to Our Show:Greg’s Favorite Video From Living Overseas - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQWKBwzF-hw⁠Signup to be our guest ⁠https://calendly.com/itpexpat/itp-interview?month=2025-01⁠Our Website⁠ - ⁠https://www.itpexpat.com/⁠Our FaceBook Group - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/itpexpat⁠⁠JPMint Consulting Website - ⁠https://www.jpmintconsulting.com/⁠Greg’s Personal YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs1B3Wc0wm6DR_99OS5SyzvuzENc-bBdO⁠Books By Gregory Lemoine:⁠International Teacher Guide: Finding the "Right Fit" 2nd Edition (2025)⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.⁠⁠"International Teaching: The Best-kept Secret in Education"⁠⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.Partner Podcasts:Just to Know You: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/just-to-know-you/id1655096513Educators Going Global: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/educators-going-global/id1657501409⁠
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    48 mins
  • Migrating To and Teaching in the U.S.

    Migrating To and Teaching in the U.S.
    Oct 10 2025

    ITP - 131 What happens when seasoned teachers step into a brand-new culture? Coreen and Subhadra reflect on challenges, strategies, and the importance of mentorship in thriving as international educators in the U.S.Order their book: Reaching Beyond Borders: The International Teachers' Guide to Migrating and Teaching in the U.S. at https://www.amazon.com/REACHING-BEYOND-BORDERS-International-Migrating/dp/B0FCDCVCKF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14582JXI026WD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vVdKNx2P9TBfpE8To9ik-0_z1OUqnDKQISYQSpZdXcglwR6ioy4DmmRx3EZBmNORQ4HM3zx2W67QuCBTJjsaaw.3UkkubKXCpr-xFt4EH4B9brUYm3-EderA36163JdCOQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=reaching+beyond+borders&qid=1759570825&s=books&sprefix=reaching+beyond+borders%2Cstripbooks%2C232&sr=1-1Chapters(00:00) Introduction and Setting the Stage(01:25) Meeting the Guests: International Teachers' Perspectives(04:21) Journeys to the U.S.: Corinne's Story(07:21) Journeys to the U.S.: Subhadra's Story(10:02) The Impact of International Teaching(12:41) The Book: Reaching Beyond Borders(15:24) Challenges Faced by International Teachers(18:40) Cultural Adjustments and Teaching Strategies(21:12) The Importance of Mentorship(23:56) Driving Test Anecdote and Cultural Differences(35:14) Facing Challenges and Finding Support(38:15) Struggles of International Teachers(41:48) The Role of International Teachers in a Globalized World(45:30) Cultural Exchange and Understanding(49:01) Humorous Encounters with Law Enforcement(57:35) Bringing Culture and Identity to the Classroom(01:01:50) Settling in and Family Dynamics(01:07:27) Final Thoughts and Reflections_____The International Teacher Podcast is a bi-weekly discussion with experts in international education. New Teachers, burned out local teachers, local School Leaders, International school Leadership, current Overseas Teachers, and everyone interested in international schools can benefit from hearing stories and advice about living and teaching overseas.Additional Gems Related to Our Show:Greg’s Favorite Video From Living Overseas - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQWKBwzF-hw⁠Signup to be our guest ⁠https://calendly.com/itpexpat/itp-interview?month=2025-01⁠Our Website⁠ - ⁠https://www.itpexpat.com/⁠Our FaceBook Group - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/itpexpat⁠⁠JPMint Consulting Website - ⁠https://www.jpmintconsulting.com/⁠Greg’s Personal YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs1B3Wc0wm6DR_99OS5SyzvuzENc-bBdO⁠Books By Gregory Lemoine:⁠International Teacher Guide: Finding the "Right Fit" 2nd Edition (2025)⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.⁠⁠"International Teaching: The Best-kept Secret in Education"⁠⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.Partner Podcasts:Just to Know You: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/just-to-know-you/id1655096513Educators Going Global: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/educators-going-global/id1657501409⁠Relative Hashes:#internationalteachersday #internationaleducation #overseaseducation #internationalschools #education #teacherburnout #teachersalarynews #teachersalary #teacherrecruitments #overseaseducatorfairs
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    1 hr and 10 mins
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