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International Teacher Podcast

International Teacher Podcast

By: Cohosts: Hannah Kent Jacqueline Darian and Greg
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 International Teacher Podcast explores international teaching and living abroad through first-hand experiences from educators and school leaders worldwide. Founded in 2021 and released bi-weekly, the podcast features conversations with certified teachers, administrators, and international educators. Topics include international schools, teaching overseas, recruitment and job fairs, raising a family abroad, and the professional and personal realities of expatriate life. Designed for current and aspiring international teachers.Cohosts: Hannah, Kent, Jacqueline, Darian, and Greg
Episodes
  • Tech MY School - Changing Schools in Puerto Rico and the Rest of our World

    Tech MY School - Changing Schools in Puerto Rico and the Rest of our World
    May 2 2026
    Ep - 145 Solo host, Greg the single guy, speaks with international Tech Directors Kyle Sumrow and Robby Cobbs about their journeys from classroom teaching into educational technology leadership across Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Cameroon, Switzerland, Vietnam, and Puerto Rico. They share how careers in international schools evolved into a larger mission to improve access to technology, training, and opportunity for underserved students.Robby explains how a sabbatical in Puerto Rico turned into the founding of Tech My School, a nonprofit supporting schools with computers, digital systems, staff training, and long-term technology planning. Kyle shares how his own background in international school leadership and edtech helped shape that mission, including partnerships that redirected used school computers into Puerto Rican classrooms. Together, they discuss the realities of burnout after COVID, the importance of staying connected to students, and how curiosity often drives educators into leadership and innovation.The conversation also explores TechPlan Genie, a tool designed to help schools create living, actionable technology plans that align with teaching, learning, leadership, and school improvement goals. This episode is especially relevant for international teachers, tech directors, school leaders, and educators thinking about life after international teaching, nonprofit work, edtech strategy, and creating meaningful impact beyond the classroom.-more information-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/⁠Hannah’s Personal IG - https://www.instagram.com/thatexpatfamily?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==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.Apps by Greg:https://apps.apple.com/app/6755244840 1. Who’s That? Name & Face Trainer Nov 21, 2025https://apps.apple.com/app/6756509803 2. Facetag | Memory Trainer Dec 16, 2025(00:00) Introduction and Background of Guests(01:02) International Teaching Journeys(04:02) Transitioning to Tech Leadership (07:01) The Impact of COVID on Education(10:18) Challenges in Educational Technology(12:58) The State of Education in Puerto Rico(15:50) Community Engagement and Nonprofit Work(19:07) Building a Nonprofit: Tech My School(21:52) Collaboration and Computer Donations(24:57) Lessons Learned from High-Performing Schools(27:55) Future Aspirations and Advice for Educators(34:10) Empowering Communities Through Free Coding Programs(38:48) The Importance of Understanding Educational Needs(42:39) Innovative Solutions for Tech Planning in Schools(46:30) Introducing TechPlan Genie: A Game Changer for Schools(50:47) Building Leadership and Collaboration in Education(59:34) Final Thoughts and Personal Insights
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Viva Españia! Teaching French & Spanish in Dubai

    Viva Españia! Teaching French & Spanish in Dubai
    Apr 18 2026

    ITP - 144 Lidia joins us from Dubai, UAE to share stories of teaching Spanish and French in multiple countries. Greg and JP cohost this exciting episode about Spanish Jamón, China, Japan, and the UAE.

    -more information-


    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/⁠


    Hannah’s Personal IG - https://www.instagram.com/thatexpatfamily?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    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.

    Apps by Greg:

    https://apps.apple.com/app/6755244840 1. Who’s That? Name & Face Trainer Nov 21, 2025

    https://apps.apple.com/app/6756509803 2. Facetag | Memory Trainer Dec 16, 2025
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Happy 5th Birthday ITP

    Happy 5th Birthday ITP
    Apr 4 2026

    ITP - 143 Thank you to our listeners. We have been going strong since 2021. This is our longest episode yet. Why?

    This longer anniversary episode of the International Teacher Podcast was recorded in two parts due to time zone challenges. The first segment features Kent joining Greg and JP, while the second brings in Darian, Hannah, JP, and Greg for a full group discussion.

    In Part 1, Kent shares his experience transitioning back to the United States after years of international teaching. He talks about the challenges of substitute teaching, lack of stable contracts, and how U.S. schools are handling staffing shortages by increasing class sizes and cutting specialist programs. The conversation highlights growing interest in international teaching among U.S.-based educators, largely driven by dissatisfaction with domestic systems. Kent also reflects on reverse culture shock, loss of community, and the difficulty of rebuilding connections after returning home.

    In Part 2, the expanded group celebrates five years of the podcast, reflecting on its growth to a global audience across more than 100 countries. Darian discusses life abroad in Saudi Arabia and the importance of balancing family life with personal time, including solo travel experiences. The group shares updates on their careers, future plans, and new podcast ideas, including a potential series focused on retirement after international teaching. Throughout, the tone stays informal and conversational, blending humor with practical insights into international education and lifestyle.

    -more information-

    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

    Hannah's Personal IG - https://www.instagram.com/thatexpatfamily?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    ⁠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.

    Apps by Greg:

    https://apps.apple.com/app/6755244840 1. Who’s That? Name & Face Trainer Nov 21, 2025

    https://apps.apple.com/app/6756509803 2. Facetag | Memory Trainer Dec 16, 2025
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    2 hrs and 9 mins
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