International Teacher Podcast
Episodes
Tech MY School - Changing Schools in Puerto Rico and the Rest of our World
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep - 145 Solo host, Greg the single guy, speaks with international Tech Directors Kyle Sumrow and Robby Cobbs about their journeys from classroom te...
Viva Españia! Teaching French & Spanish in Dubai
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 episo...
Happy 5th Birthday ITP
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Raising Third Culture Kids in Korea: Sophie on Counseling, Community, and Coming Home
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 142 Sofi explores the journey from classroom teaching to international school counseling in Busan, South Korea, where cultural awareness, studen...
Fantastic Stories from 7 International Schools - Soon 8
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ITP-141 Caryn Pelletier joins the International Teacher Podcast to share her 25-year international teaching journey across Egypt, Ghana, Italy, Tanz...
Baby Steps to International School Leadership - Featuring Ken Bence
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 140 A Liverpool-born educator who once resisted teaching ends up saying yes to South Korea—and never looks back. Ken Bence traces an 18+ year ...
Chris Irvin in China: MYP Leadership, IB Pathways, and Building a Life Overseas
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 139 - Hosts JP Mint and Greg Lemoine reconnect with longtime international educator and MYP middle school principal Chris Irvin, whose 20+ year jou...
From Taiwan to Zambia to Alaska: Global Teaching Stories and Building Meaningful School Trips
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two former international educators, Nick and Joy Owens, lay out what a lot of teachers secretly want to know: how to keep global education alive witho...
3 Kids & 20 Suitcases to Montenegro
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 137 Kent and JP welcome Jessica and Cesar to discuss the challenges and experiences of relocating a family to Montenegro for international teach...
Work Life Balance - Jake and Hannah Talk Kuwait and Pakistan
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 136 brings back repeat guests Hannah and Jake Loney to share their winding international teaching journey from Brazil to Kuwait, back to the U...
Navigating Life After Teaching Abroad
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 135 This featured Holiday 2025 episode features three of the four cohosts. Kent's been back in the USA. He catches us up on his experiences as a...
AI Deep Dive: Making AI Work for Education
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 134 A huge welcome to Rita Bateson of Eblana Learning, who unpacks the real-world mess and magic of AI in education. She takes listeners through...
MultilinGUalsim, Taiwan, & Guatemala
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 133 Canadian educator Kelly Hogan shared how she transitioned from a career in arts and design to international teaching, spending 13 years in T...
Lessons from Taiwan: Project-Based Learning and the Power of Diversity
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 132 Tristan Reynolds beams in from Taiwan to explain how his startup school stops yappin’ about “global citizens” and actually coaches st...
Migrating To and Teaching in the U.S.
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 131 What happens when seasoned teachers step into a brand-new culture? Coreen and Subhadra reflect on challenges, strategies, and the importance...
Restorative Justice: Relationships First, Punishments Last
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 130 Greg, JP, and Kent chat with restorative-justice pro Nicholas Bradford about why relationships—not punishments—actually fix classrooms. ...
Trials for a Woman of Color
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The International Teacher Podcast welcomes Nandini Shah—a self-described small-town girl from Gujarat who swapped arranged-marriage expectations for...
Kent Retires From International Teaching
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 128 This episode of the International Teacher Podcast was basically Kent “the Cat Guy” announcing his dramatic repatriation from Saudi Arabi...
Leadership and Onboarding - Dr. Liam Hammer in Zambia
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 127 Dr. Liam Hammer, Head of School in Zambia, joins us live from an orientation dinner. Liam shares his fascinating journey from a teenage drea...
What Every Educator Should Know about Teaching in Kuwait!
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP 126 - If you're even thinking about teaching in Kuwait, you need to listen to this episode. Seriously. Greg sits down with Terence Tong—an inter...
Cycling Hams Across the Border
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Kent sit down with Aimée and Jacob—two international educators with a passion for honest conversations and creative collaboration. They di...
Teaching Without Borders: Noah Spaulding’s Global Journey
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 124 Greg (currently in the Middle East) and Jacqueline (currently in Canada) talk once again with returning guest Noah Spaulding (currently in P...
Leaving Soon for Our First Contract
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 123 We are joined by Monique and Jimmy, two teachers who packed up their lives in the U.S. and are now gearing up for a big move to Jeddah, Saud...
Start Up Schools Around the World
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 122 Your hosts welcome Greg Perry, co-founder and CEO of Global Services and Education Limited, to talk about his wild, winding journey in int...
Gap Trip Between Work and Retirement
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 121 Before you go back to your home country and retire from International Education, treat yourself to a "gap" trip. This is the advice given to...
Deep Dive into Coaching
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 120 Kim Cofino shares her journey from a history and political science major to becoming a prominent figure in international education and instr...
Awesomenicity - A New Elementary Maths Tool
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TP - 119 Co-hosts JP Mint and Kent the Cat Guy welcome three international teachers, Caitlin, Eloise, and Hannah, who share their unique experiences a...
750 U.S. Dollars and a Crockpot
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP 118 celebrates FOUR YEARS of our podcast. Happy Birthday International Teacher Podcast. We would like to introduce you all to Darian Batten, our n...
Teaching While Queer
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 117 Bryan Stanton shares his journey from California to New York, discussing his experiences as a queer educator and the importance of inclusion...
Don't Give Up, Candidates!
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 116 Tamisha Chantel shares her extensive journey in education, spanning nearly three decades, and her transition to international teaching. Fr...
The Six Figure Expat
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 115 Sorcha Coyle (the tireless Admin and creator of the FB Group "New To International Schools Teachers") shares her journey from Irel...
International Teacher Salaries
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 113 What kind of money can you earn as an overseas teacher? Elliott Zelinskas has a unique tool for you! Elliot returns to our show and shares h...
EXPATations, REPATriation and CATriation?
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 114 Amy Perrier-Morin shares her journey as an international teacher and cultural acclimation specialist. She discusses her experiences living...
Heart of a Teacher
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 112 Dr. Kelly Ridings shares his extensive journey in international education, discussing his experiences in various countries, the importanc...
Who Are Your Hosts? A Reintroduction and Review
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ITP- 111 In this engaging episode, your three hosts revisit a shortened version of how they each got into International Education. Past episodes have...
Over 50's Educators Support from TIE
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 110 focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities for teachers over 50 seeking international teaching positions. Hosted by Greg, JP Mint, a...
Russia, Singapore, Oman, Japan: The Global Stage of a International Choral Director
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 109 From conducting children’s choirs in Moscow to immersing himself in Tokyo's vibrant arts scene, Jason's story inspires educators to pursue...
The lifestyle is really, really exciting!
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 108 Jess Gosling shares her experiences as an international teacher and mother, discussing the challenges and rewards of raising a child in diff...
International Teacher Podcast Trailer
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Got Five Minutes? This is our elevator pitch! Every two weeks. A new 45-60 minute episode drops. Four veteran overseas Educators host this show to pa...
Cultural Faux Pas
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Tony DePrato and his Famous Pancake on a Stick Newsletter
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 newslet...
Career Coaching Insights with Arlayna
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 105 Kent and JP welcome Arlayna Alcock, an expert in career coaching and support for international students. Arlayna shares her journey from bei...
Having Pets Overseas? Pet Rescues, and Morocco
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP-104 Giselle shares her journey from a design career to teaching in Morocco, emphasizing the importance of connecting with local communities. The ...
Journey of the Heart (featuring Tico Oms)
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 103 In this conversation, Greg, JP, and Tico discuss Tico Oms' journey from engineering to teaching and leadership in international schools. Ti...
International Teacher Training?
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP-102 Welcome Greg Larmouth, who works in the International Teacher Training team at the University of Sunderland. Explore the concept of the Intern...
Dr. Hayley Watson and How to Support Students in Developing Mental Health Skills
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP-101 On this first Vodcast episode of the International Teacher Podcast, Dr. Hayley Watson, a clinical psychologist, discusses the importance of me...
ITP - 100th Anniversary !
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off the summer break, Kent the Cat guy has some bad news and Greg the Single guy has international worlds colliding. Meanwhile, JP crosses the C...
Kuwait is Awesome for Family Life!
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 99 Hannah and Jake recorded this episode with us while they were at home in Iowa over summer break. They currently live and teach in Kuwait with...
McGregors in Saudi, China, Korea, Russia and more
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 98 Cameron and Ana McGregor are seasoned international educators, podcast hosts, and webinar creators. They join us for a discussion about the...
Funniest International Educator Recruiting Story EVER
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP 97Jeff Lindstrom has been overseas on and off since the 1980's. His stories are amazing. His wisdom is priceless. Learn from his Wisdom.
Brand New Int'l Teacher in August 2024 - China
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Fart Jokes in Guadalajara
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 95 Jenna Slack-Larimer is a seasoned middle school teacher originally from the Chicago area. She joins us now from Guadalajara, Mexico at the we...
DoDDS and HAM with Rich Walwarth
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 94 This is an epic ITP episode that hits a lot of International Teaching topics. Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) is a well-kno...
30 Years Overseas- But Only 7 Weeks in Zaire
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 93 Nelson and Lisa File join us and share stories of living and teaching in four different countries. They started off with two years in the P...
Colombia, Switzerland, Maldives for Spring Break
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 92 Where do YOU go on vacation for Spring Break? Join your three favorite hosts for an episode focused on our recent trips to three different re...
"Rediscovering the Village" Book Talk with Author Neil Rosen
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 91 Author and Educator Neil Rosen joins us for a delightful discussion about reading. He is the children’s book author found on Amazon and kno...
Recruiting and Schrole: Advice from an Expert Recruiter
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 90 Emily Cave has been in education for over 20 years. Fifteen of those overseas. She joins us from Perth, Australia to discuss Schrole and how ...
College Counseling for International Students
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 89 Ellen joins us from Daka, Bangladesh to give us insights into what it is like to be a college counselor in international schools. How does a ...
The International Educator (TIE)
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 88 Stacy Stephens is the director of one of the most widely known resources for the International School circuit: The International Educator, si...
Happy Birthday ITP - Thank You Listeners
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 87 We are three years old as of April 2024. Thank you, listeners, for joining us. We do this for you! This episode features Kent, JP, and Greg a...
Teaching In Turkish Schools for 19 Years!
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 86 Welcome to the Turkey Episode with our guest Tracey Zimmerman-Sakalli, a Candian international teacher that has been living and teaching in ...
Let's talk LinkedIn and China
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 85 Dr. Wayne Russel takes a break from his LinkedIn communications and joins us from South Africa for a chat. If you already connect with Wayne ...
Leadership Discussion with Pablo Muñoz in the USA
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 84 Pablo Muñoz is the Managing Director of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization. He has 30 years of publ...
An "Aussie" Teaching Music in International Schools
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 83 Peter Pagett "lives and breathes" different curriculums. IB,PYP, MYP, Australian, American, Chinese, British, or an international mix of curr...
Mark Zoril: Another Episode Worth Millions
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 82 Let's talk about Finances! Mark Zoril is the Founder of PlanVision and our guest for this session. Greg and Kent have no clue about money, b...
My First Language isn't English!
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 81 Marcos is proof that being a successful international teacher is possible, even if your mother tongue is not English. Marcus' fist language i...
Dr. Renata Mcfarland: Paying it Forward
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP 80 Let's talk about Professional Development for Leadership. Our guest, Dr. Renata McFarland is a breath of fresh air and has so much to share. Jo...
Mark Webber: Latin America - Where Dreams are Made!
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 79 The Cat Guy and JPMint get deep into Latin America with Mark Webber. With over 23 years in the Latin American teaching arena, Mark has a lot ...
DATA: Cultural Connections and Cutting-Edge Tech
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 78 Join us for this interesting episode about leaving the international classrooms and hanging out your own shingle as a consultant, a data cons...
36 Countries in 365 Days!
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 77 You will definitely have the travel bug after listening to this! Don't miss this exciting World Travel episode! Kim is an international teach...
A Discussion with an International Principal in Colombia
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP- 76 Welcome to Season 4 of the ITP. Join us for this entertaining interview with Chris Lang. His rollercoaster story starts with teaching English ...
It's January! …Are There Any More International Jobs Left?
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 75 Don't miss this episode. All four of us are in on this one to talk about the recruiting season. It's January and the international teacher re...
Sharon the "Guide Hog" Talks Turkey, China, Laos, India, Chile, Thailand
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 74 Sharon Dent, our guest with a rich background as an "army brat," shares her journey from being a journalist in Kansas to becoming an internat...
Matt "the Family Guy" is Back for an Episode!
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 73 Happy Holidays. Merry Christmas (if you celebrate it) and welcome to our ITP Host Only special episode. In this episode you will hear us shar...
Teaching in Kuwait!
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 72 Ricardo, a distinguished educator, originally from Panama, earned his National Board Certification while teaching in a public high school in ...
A Dutch Educator Teaching in Hanoi, Vietnam
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 71 In this captivating episode of the podcast, (Greg the Single Guy has internet problems) host Jacqueline Mallais engages in a lively discussio...
4 Countries, 3 Coup D'états, and a Pandemic in a Pear Tree"
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 70 Delve into the extraordinary global journey of Debbie, an international educator with a rich multicultural background. Born in Peru to a Ja...
Local Educator to Globetrotting Teacher
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 69 John's story resonates with the current trends in global education, where international teaching positions are in high demand. The conversati...
Psychological Support for Global Educators
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 68 This interview was recorded originally on May 5, 2023. Since then, Anna and her husband have moved and settled into UNIS in Hanoi. Her websit...
Leading an International School on the Island of Curaçao
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP 67 James Joubert is the Head of School at the Curaçao American Preparatory School on the beautiful Caribbean island of Curaçao. He is originally...
Book Talk: "There are Dinosaurs in the Library!!
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 66 If you love children's picture books, you need to listen to this episode! International educator, A.G. Allen, joins us from Mallorca, Spain t...
An African American Woman Teaching Overseas
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 65 Amaris left the USA in 2010 as a single woman for her first year of teaching, on a whim. Korea, North Carolina, married with Kids in Egypt. L...
Possibly the Opportunity of a Lifetime
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 64 “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, mo...
What Makes an Excellent Candidate for International?
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 63 We have discussed this before, but now we have added a bright new cohost. Jacqueline of JPMint joins our team with many years of overseas exp...
A Brazilian Teaching Overseas in the USA
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 62 Welcome to an episode unlike our others. Greg interviews Camila Duarte about her experiences as an International Teacher from Brazil, teachin...
Book Talk: Burn Bright, Not Out! with author Sybil Hall
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 61 Sybil Hall has is a mother, wife, International Teacher, financial freedom advocate, consultant, and brand new author. Visit her website at w...
Beginning Days of an International School Year
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 60 We have started off the new school year with a new casual chat episode. We set aside the video chat, headphones, and desktop mics to use our ...
Life Balance for Teachers: Georgia and Christine Join us from Boston
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 59 Reaching out from Boston and Las Vegas, Georgia and Christine have a discussion with Greg about life balance. [Their] Making the Grade podcas...
Teaching and Living in Singapore
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 58 In this vibrant episode of the International Teacher Podcast, Greg, Kent, and a vacationing Matt host David Schneer, an international educato...
A German International Teacher in Cairo
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 57 Meet Ilonka, a German international teacher living in Cairo. She's been around the world. Greg meets her for the first time just three minute...
Diversity in International School Leadership
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 55 Join us as we go behind the scenes of the Diversity Collective. Alan Phan and Aparna Sundaram, cofounders of the Diversity Collective, have ...
Passion for Teaching the Arts in China, Nigeria, Russia, Armenia, Singapore
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 54 Jason Lasky weaves his international stories together as only a playwright can. Join us for our discussion about theatre, teaching, family a...
Talking with a Middle School Principal in Lebanon
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 53 Mary Noble is the Middle School Principal at American Community School of Beirut (ACS) in Lebanon. Her message is for teachers not to "burn o...
We Got a Contract: A Teaching Couple Prior to Going Overseas)
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 52 This is the first episode of a series focusing on Dillan and Valerie, a teaching couple new to international. They began their journey back i...
Book Talk: "Kindergarten at 60" by Dian Seidel
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP -51 Meet Dian Seidel. She is a newly published author of Kindergarten at 60: A Memoir of Teaching in Thailand. You can pre-order her book on Amazo...
JPMint Consulting Celebrates One Year
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 50 Welcome to our 50th episode of the International Teacher Podcast. It is also our 2 year anniversary. We welcome back Jacqueline Mallais, the ...
Book Talk: "The New Normal Books " International Teacher Stories
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP - 49 Kent and Greg interview two international teachers currently in Spain and Thailand during their Gap Year. Kevin and Matt are the authors behi...
Richard Byrne: Tech Guru Helping Teachers
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP 48 Meet the Tech Guru that created freetech4teachers.com over almost two decades ago. Richard was freezing in Maine while we recorded this. He is ...
First Year International Teacher in Japan
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP 47Join us as Kent and Greg interview Jeff Torchon about his experience living and working in Japan at the American School in Japan. What’s it li...
The 2023 ISS Job Fair in Washington DC
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ITP 46 Kent interviews Greg the Single Guy about his experiences at the ISS (International School Services) International Educator Recruiting Fair of...