Educators Going Global

Audrey Forgeron and David Carpenter
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Our mission is to inform both veteran and aspiring international educators about working overseas - What it’s like and how it's changing, Where to find more information, Why "going global" is so attractive and How and When to work through the recruiting process. We do this via targeted episodes where we give informational interviews as well as sharing personal vignettes related to all aspects of international education. We work to tell the full story so you are really in the know about international schools. We invite you to travel, teach and connect with us!

  1. DEC 12

    93. Going Global Within Your Classroom: Tips and Tricks From Erin E. H. Austin

    Could blending global awareness with local relevance enhance our students’ ability to develop true global understanding and empathy?  Our guest, Erin E.H. Austin models this “glocal” approach. Erin is a U.S. National Board Certified French teacher, an author and an NEA Foundation grant reviewer who presents nationally on Global Education, mentors National Board Certification candidates and serves on the board of a yoga-based non-profit in Wisconsin whose mission is to bring yoga to those with financial or geographic barriers. Guiding Question: “How can international educators deepen their classroom efforts to 'go global’ with their students?” Resources:  Erin shared so many helpful resources that our word count exceeded the limits for the podcasting apps' show notes! So we've compiled them in this Google Doc for those who would like to further explore these ideas. Recorded: July 11, 2025.  Categories: Curriculum | Global Education | Teacher Entrepreneurs Support the show Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patreon/educatorsgoingglobal! Email us with comments or suggestions at educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. Listen on your favorite podcast app: connect from our share page. Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.

    37 min

  2. DEC 10

    92B. Season 3 Wrap Rap! Featuring David on Beat Box :D

    A short episode to celebrate the culmination of our third season. Special thanks to all of our guests, to David for providing the beat, and to ChatGPT for creating the rap lines. Enjoy! Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patreon/educatorsgoingglobal! Email us with comments or suggestions at educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. Listen on your favorite podcast app: connect from our share page. Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.

    6 min

  3. NOV 28

    92. Screening Your Screentime for Optimal Wellness: Actionable Strategies from Patrick Green

    Screentime is something we all need to be mindful of—the more time on our devices, the less time we spend socializing, moving, or sleeping. And those hours can add up fast! Our guest, Patrick Green, is a leading voice in digital wellness with over two decades of experience helping international schools, parents, and students build a balanced, healthy relationship with technology. He blends research-backed strategies with his real-life parenting experience to help families manage screentime while strengthening meaningful connections online and offline. A former Middle School teacher and Education Technology Coordinator, Patrick has led initiatives in digital citizenship and purposeful online learning. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator, and YouTube Star Teacher. Patrick is the author of Classroom Management in the Digital Age and 50 Ways to Use YouTube in the Classroom, with his new book, Winning Screentime, launching soon. Our guiding question was: “What tips do you have for parents as they seek to raise mentally healthy children in this digital age?” Topics covered: Comparing digital citizenship and digital wellnessPatrick’s approach to working with parents/caregivers and different school populationsConstructively approaching technology use while avoiding techno-panic  Resources mentioned in the show: Patrick provided many helpful resources. To save space in the show notes, they are linked in this Google doc. Patrick's Contact Information:  Winning Screentime - Patrick’s website LinkedIn YouTube: Youtube.com/pgreensoup Recorded on July 28th, 2025. Categories: Wellness | Digital Wellness | School Life | PD | Parenting Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patreon/educatorsgoingglobal! Email us with comments or suggestions at educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. Listen on your favorite podcast app: connect from our share page. Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.

    1 hr

  4. NOV 14

    91. Get to Know Latin America: The Many Pros, Along With a Few Cons: An Honest Chat With Mark Webber of Webber's Ed

    Are you thinking of recruiting for a school in Latin America? If so, how much do you know about the region?  In this episode we learn a great deal about Latin America by interviewing Mark Webber of the Webber’s Ed recruiting agency. Mark answers lots of questions like, “When is the main recruiting season? What are some of the less-tangible benefits of working in Latin America? And what is school life like?”   Mark Webber began his career in education as a Theatre, Debate and Public Speaking teacher in Texas and moved into international education in 2001 after backpacking the route of Che Guevara throughout South America. He has taught IB Theatre and served as a Director of Fine and Performing Arts in Venezuela, Malaysia, Sudan, and Mexico, where he decided to start his own consulting company, which quickly turned into a boutique recruitment company for international schools in Latin America in 2012/13. Mark has continued his teaching of Debate and Public Speaking as the founder of the Mexican Debating league, coach of Team Mexico for the World Schools Debating Championships (2011-2017) and owner and operator of an online Debating Academy. Since leaving Mexico, he has lived in Colombia and Costa Rica and is now back in Mexico, living in Chiapas with his lovely wife, who is a Head of School, and their two little dogs. Webber’s Ed-Teacher Talent has been named the Best International Schools Recruitment Agency for Latin America every year since 2019, except for 2022 when no award was given. Our guiding question for this show was: “What does recruiting for schools in Latin America entail?” Some of the topics covered include: Approaching your Latin America recruitment focusing on individual schools and countriesSome commonalities to school lifeSalary and benefit packagesNuts and bolts of recruiting in Latin America TrendsLots of “under the hood” insights!Resources Mentioned in the Episode:  Webber’s Ed Blog Post - Why Do Educators Come to Latin America? Connect with Mark on LinkedIn This episode was recorded on October 27, 2025. Categories: Recruiting | School Life | Travel | Finances Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patreon/educatorsgoingglobal! Email us with comments or suggestions at educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. Listen on your favorite podcast app: connect from our share page. Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.

    1h 15m

  5. OCT 31

    90. Students Help Students Transition Best! A Chat About the SPAN Student Ambassador Program Guide With Lina Paumgarten and Amy Shuflin

    How does your school support new students? Do your students lead the way as transition ambassadors? And wouldn’t it be great to have help with this process? In this second episode, Lina and Amy unpacked SPAN's Student Ambassador Guide, which you can access to help incorporate the program into your current transition support efforts! Amy worked for 17 years in Venezuela and Malaysia. She is currently the SPAN Resource Lead. She is passionate about schools caring for the needs of the full community and has integrated transitions care into her various roles. She has a B.A. in Youth Ministry, an MEd. in Curriculum and Instruction and is a Youth Mental Health First Aider. Amy enjoys meeting people, cooking, and spending time with her family. Lina previously served as a Counselor and Wellness Coordinator in Chile. She is now working on her PhD in Psychology, focusing on suicide prevention in international education. Lina likes to explore the outdoors, stay active, and spend time with friends, family and her dog. She believes in the power of embracing our full humanity through life’s inevitable changes, which are also an opportunity for growth. Guiding Question: “How can schools build or enhance a Student Ambassador Program rooted in positive transitions-care?” Recorded: July 13, 2025. Resources: Safe Passage Across Networks - SPAN Safe Passage (Book) by Dr. Doug Ota International School Counselor Association - ISCA Life Without Nico by Andrea Maturana Amy: Finding My Voice, LinkedIn Lina: linapaumgarten.com, Instagram, LinkedIn, LINDEN Global Learning & Support,  Categories: Transitions | School Lif Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patreon/educatorsgoingglobal! Email us with comments or suggestions at educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. Listen on your favorite podcast app: connect from our share page. Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.

    57 min

  6. OCT 17

    89. Finding Our Way Forward Through Tough Transitions: The SPAN Program, with Amy Shuflin and Lina Paumgarten

    We all seek to belong. It’s a human need. If you’ve moved schools, you know transitions can be tough. Thankfully, the Safe Passage Across Networks (SPAN) program, created by Dr. Doug Ota, provides a transitions care framework for schools. In this episode, we spoke with Amy Shuflin and Lina Paumgarten, developers of resources for SPAN. Amy worked for 17 years in Venezuela and Malaysia. She is currently the SPAN Resource Lead. She is passionate about schools caring for the needs of the full community and has integrated transitions care into her work in various roles. She has a B.A. in Youth Ministry, an MEd. in Curriculum and Instruction and is a Youth Mental Health First Aider. Amy enjoys meeting people, cooking, and spending time with her family. Lina previously served as Counselor and Wellness Coordinator at Nido de Aguilas in Santiago, Chile. She is now working on her PhD in psychology, focusing on suicide prevention in international education. Lina likes to explore the outdoors, stay active, and spend time with friends, family and her dog. She believes in the power of embracing our full humanity through life’s changes, which are inevitable -- and an opportunity for growth. The guiding question was: “How can schools build or enhance a program rooted in positive transitions-care?” Topics covered: An overview of SPAN Supporting arrivers, leavers, and stayersReasons why schools need transitions care programs and practical strategies Recorded: July 13, 2025. Resources mentioned: International School Counselor Association - ISCA Life Without Nico by Andrea Maturana LINDEN Global Learning & Support Safe Passage Across Networks Lina’s LinkedIn, Instagram, linapaumgarten.com Amy’s LinkedIn Categories: Transitions | School Life  Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patreon/educatorsgoingglobal! Email us with comments or suggestions at educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. Listen on your favorite podcast app: connect from our share page. Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.

    52 min

  7. OCT 3

    88. Pre-launch: Hear From Hannah and Jared, a Couple Who are Keen to Go Global, and the Amazing Pre-work They have Done So Far!

    There’s nothing quite as inspiring as learning from a great role model. If you aspire to become an international educator, our guests today—Hannah and Jared Keen—will truly impress you as they share invaluable insights, backed by their careful planning and resourcefulness. Join us to hear their story and learn what it takes to thrive in the highly competitive world of international school recruiting. Side note: Did you listen to episode 87 with Diane Jacoutout of Edvectus in which she she shared tips for first-timers to international recruiting? If you missed it, do check it out: It wil set you up for this interview with the Keens. Jared and Hannah have been teaching in US public schools for 10 years. Jared teaches Language Arts and Social Studies while Hannah has taught in Primary English & Spanish Dual Language programs across all subjects.  The Keens thrive on exploring new places and are eager to expose their two young boys to other education opportunities while also immersing them in cultural environments that broaden their worldview.  Our guiding questions were: “What makes you so keen to go global? What steps are you taking to become international educators?” Topics covered include: Exploring the experiences, skills, and character strengths that inspired Hannah and Jared to consider international teaching. Reflections on how our “Thought Experiment: Is International Teaching for Me?” blog post helped clarify their motivations and readiness for this career path.Insight into how they developed a purposeful recruiting plan, including steps taken and resources utilized.How working with an expert recruitment consultant is shaping their approach and easing their concerns.Discussing their openness to various regions of the world, and how they weigh various options, including leveraging resources like our blog post and spreadsheet, “Profiling Schools, Cities and Countries” .Focusing on the needs of their young children while also honoring their extended family's feelings towards their desire to teach internationally. Jared and Hannah’s LinkedIn In Information: Jared | Hannah Resources Mentioned: Is International Teaching For Me? Blog Post Profiling Schools, Cities and Countries Blog Post Recorded on August 21, 2025. Categories: Recruiting | School Life | Travel Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patreon/educatorsgoingglobal! Email us with comments or suggestions at educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. Listen on your favorite podcast app: connect from our share page. Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.

    1h 8m

  8. SEP 19

    87. Truth Bombs About Recruiting for and Accepting a Job Overseas: A Candid Conversation with Diane Jacoutot of Edvectus

    Are you new to international education? If so, imagine sitting down with a trusted guide to get helpful tips on what to expect during recruiting and onboarding—and red flags to watch for. Someone with years of experience working with both teacher candidates and hiring schools. Incredibly, we found such a person.  If you listened to our first interview with Diane Jacoutot of Edvectus, you are familiar with her candor and willingness to share her wisdom around recruiting. In this show, Diane led us through what can be a minefield for folks new to this process – and even, TBH, for international teaching veterans. After a career in computer development at IBM, Diane got her start in recruitment bringing international teachers to US state schools. She has founded two international school recruitment companies including Edvectus.  Diane believes in ethical, transparent recruitment and founded Edvectus to solve the biggest problem she encountered: Teachers don’t know what they don’t know about teaching overseas.  Our 3 guiding questions were:  What can first-time international teachers expect during the recruitment process? We explored this in segments.  young educators with limited teaching experience mid-career teachers with solid experienceseasoned veterans nearing retirement from their home country systems.What common red flags should candidates watch out for during the international school recruiting process? If a teacher lands at a school that is poorly managed or different from what was portrayed during recruitment, how do you suggest they address the situation? Some of the topics covered include: What educators can expect when recruiting internationally for the first timeRed flags to be aware of during recruiting The importance of timing when you apply to schoolsWhat to expect from onboarding and orientation at your new schoolReal-life examples of experiences teachers may face in transitioning to their new schoolsResources mentioned: Diane’s EGG blog post on how the pandemic changed recruiting Diane’s First EGG Interview “The Deets on All Things Recruiting”  Edvectus Diane’s Contact Information: LinkedIn Recorded on September 9, 2025 Category: Recruiting  Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patreon/educatorsgoingglobal! Email us with comments or suggestions at educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. Listen on your favorite podcast app: connect from our share page. Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.

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Our mission is to inform both veteran and aspiring international educators about working overseas - What it’s like and how it's changing, Where to find more information, Why "going global" is so attractive and How and When to work through the recruiting process. We do this via targeted episodes where we give informational interviews as well as sharing personal vignettes related to all aspects of international education. We work to tell the full story so you are really in the know about international schools. We invite you to travel, teach and connect with us!

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  • Creator
    Audrey Forgeron and David Carpenter
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    102
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    © 2025 Educators Going Global
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