International Teacher Podcast

International Teacher Podcast


Latest Episodes

Cultural Faux Pas
November 23, 2024

ITP - 107 Join your hosts as they share a few stories about cultural mistakes. We go over some of the gestures from overseas that might surprise you. Naturally, the three of us agree, it is the intent behind a gesture that makes them offensive. Addition

Cultural Gesture Faux pas: A Guide for Educators
November 23, 2024

ITP - 107 Did you just flip me off? This is a special episode published between the bi-weekly episodes. The hosts delve into the fascinating world of cultural gestures and their meanings across different countries. Through personal stories of misundersta

Brand New Int'l Teacher in August 2024 - China
November 18, 2024

ITP - 96 Sarah Potter is a mother of two, a 23 year veteran Aussie teacher and preparing to leave to teach in China. Listen to this interview as she is just two months out. She's already made her packing list and bought her tickets. Her paperwork is subm

ITP - 62 Camila -A Brazilian Teaching Overseas in the USA
November 17, 2024

Welcome to an episode unlike our others. Greg interviews Camila Duarte about her experiences as an International Teacher from Brazil, teaching at a charter school in Brazil. This was recorded in May 2023 as she was wrapping up her five year stint as a vis

ITP - 64 Possibly the Opportunity of a Lifetime
November 17, 2024

Young man, he said I have traveled 5,000 miles to give you possibly the opportunity of a lifetime. If you have those to squander, more power to you!In 1977, Keith Boniface left for the beaches of Tripoli to teach overseas. He is now on his seventh

Tony DePrato and his Famous Pancake on a Stick Newsletter
November 16, 2024

ITP - 106 In this episode, hosts Kent and JP Mint reconnect with Tony DePrato, an international educator and creator of the Pancake on a Stick newsletter. They discuss Tony's extensive international teaching experience, the launch of his salary survey aim

Career Coaching Insights with Arlayna
November 02, 2024

ITP - 105 Kent and JP welcome Arlayna Alcock, an expert in career coaching and support for international students. Arlayna shares her journey from being an international student in Mexico City to her current role in Canada, where she helps newcomers navig

Having Pets Overseas? Pet Rescues, and Morocco
October 19, 2024

ITP-104 Giselle shares her journey from a design career to teaching in Morocco, emphasizing the importance of connecting with local communities. The conversation also delves into her passion for animal rescue, the challenges of caring for aging parents a

Journey of the Heart (featuring Tico Oms)
October 05, 2024

ITP - 103 In this conversation, Greg, JP, and Tico discuss Tico Oms' journey from engineering to teaching and leadership in international schools. Tico shares his experiences teaching in Japan, working for Dell in Asia, and his decision to pursue a caree

International Teacher Training?
September 21, 2024

ITP-102 Welcome Greg Larmouth, who works in the International Teacher Training team at the University of Sunderland. Explore the concept of the International Qualified Teacher Status (IQTS) and its benefits for teachers looking to work abroad. Learn about