ISS EDUlearn: Ask Me Anything Mike Pierre and Dr. Dana Specker Watts

In this episode, we have a profound conversation with Stephanie Briet of Valley Forge Academy Qatar about how the school is empowering the young men in the school, the diversity of the staff, and how the school is promoting a culture of collaboration. Stephanie also shares how she helps teachers grow in their careers and how the school uses new technology. Tune in to learn more!



Timestamps

[00:49] Stephanie Briert’s background information

[02:o4] How Valley Forge Academy is empowering the young men in the school

[03:07] The diversity of the staff at Valley Forge Academy Qatar

[03:53] The safety of moving to Qatar

[07:29] How Stephanie helps teachers grow in their careers

[09:16] The age restrictions for the teachers in Qatar

[10:20] The weather in Qatar

[12:02] How Valley Forge Academy takes in new technology

[13:29] The special events at the school

[15:40] How Valley Forge Academy promotes a culture of collaboration



Notable quotes:

● “Do your research. Moving to the Middle East is a big jump, and it is not for everyone.”



Let’s Connect

Valley Forge Academy Qatar:

● Website: https://vfaqatar.com/

● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vfaqatar/

● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valleyforgeqatar/?hl=en

Connect with Mike Pierre:

● Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ayitis_SigmaMan



More resources

● Head over to iss.edu/events to see future PD's that ISS is offering for the SY 22-23.

● Join the Diversity Collaborative platform-https://info.iss.edu/sign-up-diversity-collaborative

● Head over to https://seniaacademy.org/link/0S40Ne to check out inclusion education practices for individuals with disabilities and ensure their potential is fully maximized.

● Please visit inspirecitizens.org to register for the Global Citizenship

● Are you looking forward to a successful career to teach anywhere in the world? Head over to https://moreland.edu/ for online innovative education programs.

In this episode, we have a profound conversation with Toni McFadden, the Manager of Alaska Teachers and Personnel, about how schools in Alaska incorporate inclusivity and diversity and the environment that the state of Alaska is creating for technology in schools. Toni also shares the culture of collaboration among the staff in the state and the weather conditions of different parts of the state. Tune in to learn more!



Timestamps

[00:52] Toni McFadden’s background information

[02:41] How schools in Alaska incorporate inclusivity and diversity

[04:00] The weather conditions in Alaska

[06:24] The culture of collaboration among the staff in the state

[09:30] The environment that the state of Alaska is creating for technology in schools

[11:49] The best places in Alaska for a family and a single person

[14:42] Advice to listeners



Notable quotes:

● “A happy teacher makes happy students and a great community.”

● “Technology is crucial not only for students learning about the world, the country, and the state but also for relationship building.”



Let’s Connect

Alaska Teachers and Personnel:

● Website: https://alaskateachers.org/

Connect with Mike Pierre:

● Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ayitis_SigmaMan



More resources

● Head over to iss.edu/events to see future PD's that ISS is offering for the SY 22-23.

● Join the Diversity Collaborative platform-https://info.iss.edu/sign-up-diversity-collaborative

● Head over to https://seniaacademy.org/link/0S40Ne to check out inclusion education practices for individuals with disabilities and ensure their potential is fully maximized.

● Please visit inspirecitizens.org to register for the Global Citizenship

● Are you looking forward to a successful career to teach anywhere in the world? Head over to https://moreland.edu/ for online innovative education programs.

In this episode, we have a profound conversation with Ted Mockrish, the Head of Canadian International School-Bangalore, about the school's diversity and how it embraces new technology. Ted also shares the read definition of learning and the importance of working on yourself as an administrator before working on your school. Tune in to learn more!



Timestamps

[00:40] Ted Mockrish’s background information

[05:44] The real definition of learning

[08:00] Working on yourself before working on your school

[10:05] How Canadian International School-Bangalore adapts to new technology

[13:41] The diversity of the staff at the school

[15:50] Advice to potential prospects



Notable quotes:

● “When you go to an international school, you are going to the school and a whole community.”

● “When we feed ourselves, we feed others too.”

● “Students do better in a multi-level classroom versus a tract classroom.”

● “You must work on yourself before working on your school.”



Let’s Connect

Canadian International School-Bangalore:

● Website: https://www.canadianinternationalschool.com/

● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadianinternationalschoolbangalore/

● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cisbangalore/

Connect with Mike Pierre:

● Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ayitis_SigmaMan



More resources

● Head over to iss.edu/events to see future PD's that ISS is offering for the SY 22-23.

● Join the Diversity Collaborative platform-https://info.iss.edu/sign-up-diversity-collaborative

● Head over to https://seniaacademy.org/link/0S40Ne to check out inclusion education practices for individuals with disabilities and ensure their potential is fully maximized.

● Please visit inspirecitizens.org to register for the Global Citizenship

● Are you looking forward to a successful career to teach anywhere in the world? Head over to https://moreland.edu/ for online innovative education programs.

In this episode, we have a profound conversation with Jim Urquhart, the Director of Cayman International School, about the school's welcoming culture, what it does to conserve the environment, and how it promotes diversity and inclusion. Jim also shares the events and activities at Cayman International School that promote a culture of collaboration and how the school adapts to new technology. Tune in to learn more!



Timestamps

[01:00] Jim Urquhart’s background information

[01:22] The weather conditions at Cayman Island

[02:29] The welcoming culture of the school

[04:35] Events and activities at Cayman International School that promote a culture of collaboration

[06:50] What Cayman International School does to conserve the environment

[07:35] How the school is promoting diversity and inclusion

[11:59] How Cayman International School adapts to new technology



Notable quotes:

● “AI is a wonderful start, but schools also need HI because the two complement each other.”



Let’s Connect

Cayman International School:

● Website:https://www.caymaninternationalschool.org/

● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaymanInternationalSchool

● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caymaninternationalschool/

Connect with Mike Pierre:

● Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ayitis_SigmaMan



More resources

● Head over to iss.edu/events to see future PD's that ISS is offering for the SY 22-23.

● Join the Diversity Collaborative platform-https://info.iss.edu/sign-up-diversity-collaborative

● Head over to https://seniaacademy.org/link/0S40Ne to check out inclusion education practices for individuals with disabilities and ensure their potential is fully maximized.

● Please visit inspirecitizens.org to register for the Global Citizenship

● Are you looking forward to a successful career to teach anywhere in the world? Head over to https://moreland.edu/ for online innovative education programs.

In this episode, we have a profound conversation with Dr. Don Francis of Colegio Americano de Guatemala about how he incorporates the parents into the school community, how the school implements new technology, and how the school promotes inclusivity and diversity. Dr. Don also shares how he helps teachers grow and develop in their careers. Tune in to learn more!



Timestamps

[00:25] Dr. Don Francis’s background information

[01:46] Interesting events and cultural practices at Colegio Americano de Guatemala

[03:42] How Dr. Don incorporates the parents in the community of the school

[05:26] How Colegio Americano de Guatemala implements new technology

[09:18] How Dr. Don helps teachers grow in their careers

[10:24] The diversity of the school at Colegio Americano de Guatemala



Notable quotes:

● “Schools should be able to identify children's passions, help them discover them, and give them the opportunity to live their dreams.”



Let’s Connect

Colegio Americano de Guatemala

● Website: https://www.cag.edu.gt/

● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanoguatemala/

● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/american_school_of_guatemala/

Connect with Mike Pierre:

● Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ayitis_SigmaMan



More resources

● Head over to iss.edu/events to see future PD's that ISS is offering for the SY 22-23.

● Join the Diversity Collaborative platform-https://info.iss.edu/sign-up-diversity-collaborative

● Head over to https://seniaacademy.org/link/0S40Ne to check out inclusion education practices for individuals with disabilities and ensure their potential is fully maximized.

● Please visit inspirecitizens.org to register for the Global Citizenship

● Are you looking forward to a successful career to teach anywhere in the world? Head over to https://moreland.edu/ for online innovative education programs.

In this episode, we have a profound conversation with Sophy Chen, Representative of the International Bilingual School at Central Taiwan Science Park, about the school's welcoming culture, diversity, and incorporation of parents into its community. Sophy also talks about the school's professional development environment and how it embraces new technology. Tune in to learn more!



Timestamps

[00:20] Sophy Chen’s background information

[00:41] The weather at Taiwan

[01:09] The welcoming culture of the International Bilingual School at Central Taiwan Science Park

[02:35] The diversity of the school

[04:09] How the school incorporates the parents into its community

[05:03] The professional development environment in the school

[06:57] The most interesting thing with technology in the school

[08:50] Advice for the candidate teachers coming for the interview

[12:41] The outstanding events and activities in the school



Notable quotes:

● “All teachers should be diverse.”



Let’s Connect

International Bilingual School at Central Taiwan Science Park:

● Website: https://www.ibsc.tw/

● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068924671128



Connect with Mike Pierre:

● Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ayitis_SigmaMan



More resources

● Head over to iss.edu/events to see future PD's that ISS is offering for the SY 22-23.

● Join the Diversity Collaborative platform-https://info.iss.edu/sign-up-diversity-collaborative

● Head over to https://seniaacademy.org/link/0S40Ne to check out inclusion education practices for individuals with disabilities and ensure their potential is fully maximized.

● Please visit inspirecitizens.org to register for the Global Citizenship

● Are you looking forward to a successful career to teach anywhere in the world? Head over to https://moreland.edu/ for online innovative education programs.