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The International Schools Podcast

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Hosted by John Mikton and Dan Taylor. Every two weeks we discuss all aspects of technology and life in International Schools.

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Latest Episodes

A conversation with Aylin Erengul Gregg and Ana Arana on supporting multilingual learners without mistaking English fluency for ability.

About Aylin Erengul Gregg

Aylin Erengul Gregg is an English Language Acquisition specialist with a passion for ... more

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From digital assessment to systems transformation, what's changing, and what it matters.

About Dr. Jenny Gillett

Dr. Jenny Gillett is a Senior Expert in the International Baccalaureate’s Education Innovation team, based in The Hague. She has worked... more

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Supporting gifted students with care and clarity.

About Dr. Michael Cascianelli

Dr Michael Cascianelli is Head of Secondary Years, Diploma Programme at the International Baccalaureate, and a University of Cambridge-trained researcher, school leader... more

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What schools must understand now as AI reshapes learning, leadership, and decision-making.

About Corey Layne Crouch

Corey is the Chief Program Officer at AI for Education and a former high school English teacher, a founding public charter school pr... more

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Recent Guests

Marijn BrightPath
Founder of BrightPath, enrichment and gifted education consultancy
BrightPath
Episode: 180 - Beyond the label
Michael Cascianelli
Head of Secondary Years at the Diploma Program at the International Baccalaureate; co-author of Understanding Giftedness
IB, Understanding Giftedness
Episode: 180 - Beyond the label
Corey Layne Crouch
Chief Program Officer at AI for Education; educator and EdTech executive
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Episode: 179 - Beyond AI Literacy
Adam Morris
Product Director Integration at Faria Education Group; involved with ManageBac and OpenApply
Faria Education Group
Episode: 178 - Agentic AI: Game Changer or Too Soon?
William Faure
Founder of Resonant Information Systems; former CEO of Taipei European School; experience with enterprise-scale platforms
Resonant Information Systems
Episode: 178 - Agentic AI: Game Changer or Too Soon?
John Dolman
Media studies teacher at Portland Community High School; education leader and reflective practitioner
Portland Community High School
Episode: 177 - From the classroom: Enhancing Learning with AI
James Brusseau
Professor of Philosophy, Pace University
Pace University
Episode: 176 - Who's Really Choosing? A conversation with James Brusseau, PhD
Simone Isaacs
Director of Customer Success at No Isolation
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Episode: 175 - Connection, Not Exclusion: A conversation with Simone Isaacs and Carina Schmitz
Carina Schmitz
Global Marketing Team, No Isolation
No Isolation
Episode: 175 - Connection, Not Exclusion: A conversation with Simone Isaacs and Carina Schmitz

Hosts

John Mikton
Co-host and host of discussions on technology and life in international schools; appears across multiple episodes with a focus on AI, governance, and leadership in education.
Dan Taylor
Co-host and contributor on technology-rich education, governance, and practical classroom insights in international school contexts.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Fabulous Podcast

    It is perfectly designed to the needs of the target group. Always interesting and genuine talks. Great job by Dan and John

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jupp Zupp II
    Germany6 months ago
  • Great podcast to listen and understand

    Really like to listen to this podcast as it updates. Got much from it about international teaching and work in international schools. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IldarNK
    Russia5 years ago

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Guests bring diverse perspectives; episodes feel credible and grounded.
Thoughtful discussions that stay practical and relevant to international teaching.
Production quality and host rapport are consistently strong.

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Talking Points

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172 - Creating Safer School Cultures with Alexandra Somers, Head of Education at Everyone’s Invited
Q: What are some of the gaps that you see schools are not engaging with?
There is a real fear from adults to have these conversations with young people, and often a lack of resources and time to run consistent sessions.
172 - Creating Safer School Cultures with Alexandra Somers, Head of Education at Everyone’s Invited
Q: What are the testimonies revealed about school culture that the statistics don't really show or policies don't really show?
They showed a significant lack of education around sexual violence and consent, with many students feeling that their schools did not take these issues seriously.
171 - Scaling AI with Purpose: Leading Change Across a School Community
Q: What blind spots did you notice amongst your faculty regarding AI tools?
Jamie recognized an underestimation of the community's understanding of AI and the implications for data management as a major blind spot.
171 - Scaling AI with Purpose: Leading Change Across a School Community
Q: What motivated your schools to adopt Google AI tools at scale?
Claire emphasized that it was about aligning with the school's vision, mission, and values, focusing on AI literacy as a fundamental skill for future innovators.
163 - Leading in the In-Between
Q: What are some lessons you learned about well-being in your context?
Kristen reflects on the importance of setting boundaries as a leader, especially when constantly approached for help.

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What is The International Schools Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts explore technology and life in international schools, with frequent focus on AI literacy, data governance, student well-being, and inclusive practices. Episodes mix practical classroom workflows, leadership challenges, and ethical considerations around AI, telemetry, and digital learning ecosystems. Notable strengths include a steady cadence of expert guests from EdTech, school leadership, and pedagogy, plus real-world classroom stories and governance discussions that help listeners translate ideas into action. The format tends to balance optimistic views on technology with sober cautions about privacy, equity, and student agency, making it useful for educators, administrators, and vendors seeking to understand international-schoo... more

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2. Michael Cascianelli
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4. Adam Morris
5. William Faure
6. John Dolman
7. James Brusseau
8. Simone Isaacs

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