Stories From Global Educators

Dancing With The Stars!

4/1/2023

Living overseas often comes with unexpected perks. Because the expat community is relatively small, we tend to be presented with opportunities that would be unheard of for the average teacher in the US. Danielle tells the story of one such opportunity...

We're Gonna Go Virtual Like it's 1999!

11/22/2023

If you struggled with "going virtual" during the recent pandemic, and many teachers did, imagine trying to do it with the technology that existed in 1999! Watch this story to learn about John Mikton's attempts to do just that...

Tonya - Quirky Travel Story in Croatia

6/12/2023

Tonya talks about an adventure she had with a friend riding a bus in a country where neither of them spoke the language...

Tonya - Quirky Travel Adventure in Panama

6/12/2023

Tonya shares a story about recruiting fellow travelers at a hostel to accompany her on a hike - and making a bunch of new friends in the process!

Ghazi - Memorable SCUBA Moment

4/24/2023

What do YOU do when you hear the word, "shark!"? Ghazi tells a story of a jaw-dropping moment he experienced while diving in the United Arab Emirates.

Audrey -- Small World Story in Singapore

4/20/2023

Audrey shares a Small World Story that took place in Singapore during a Week Without Walls student trip. Who knew that Canada, with its 38 million citizens, was so small?

Ghazi - Quirky Travel Adventure in Malaysia

4/19/2023

Ghazi describes an adventure in a boat in the Malaysian rainforest.

Audrey - Challenging Chalkboards in Ethiopia

4/13/2023

Audrey describes the lengthy, complicated process of buying groceries in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in the early 90s.

Audrey - Visiting the Cape Flats in Cape Town, South Africa

4/12/2023

Audrey describes an "insider" tour of the Cape Flats in Cape Town, South Africa.

Audrey - Special Running Track in Saudi Arabia

4/8/2023

Audrey describes a unique running track at the American international School - Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

Audrey - Americana in Ethiopia

4/7/2023

Audrey describes the process of preparing an American-style breakfast in Ethiopia.

Audrey - Grocery Shopping Adventures in Ethiopia

4/4/2023

Audrey explains why grocery shopping in Ethiopia in the 90s took so long...

Audrey - Currency Acrobatics in Ethiopia in the 90s

4/3/2023

Audrey explains the ins and outs of currency exchanges in Ethiopia in the early 90s.

Audrey - Awkward Border Crossing in Saudi Arabia

4/1/2023

Audrey shares a story about an awkward moment at customs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

David Carpenter - Exploring Your New City

12/25/2022

David describes some of the benefits of exploring your new city after settling in...

David Carpenter - Finance: Salary and Benefits

12/25/2022

David talks about a job interview where he was told about a salary and benefits package that was too good to be true...

David Carpenter - Recruiting and First Overseas Job

12/25/2022

David talks about his first time recruiting as an International Educator...

Quirky Travel Story - Greg Lemoine in Egypt

by Greg Lemoine - 12/10/2022

Greg, who now lives in the Middle East, tells a story of an...interesting camel ride he once took in Egypt.

Quirky Travel Story - Greg Lemoine in Venezuela

by Greg Lemoine - 12/1/2022

Greg, who lives in the Middle East, tells a story of an adventure involving piranha and bees that happened in Venezuela...

Quirky Travel Story- Jacqueline Mallais in China

by Jacqueline Mallais - 11/19/2022

Jacqueline explains what she loves about figuring out how things work in other countries...

Slice of Life Story - Jacqueline Mallais in Turkey

by Jacqueline Mallais - 11/19/2022

Jacqueline shares a slice of Life Story about the importance of learning local languages that took place in Turkey.

Quirky Travel Story - Mel and Cole in Abu Dhabi

by Mel and Cole - 11/19/2022

New to international teaching and to Abu Dhabi, Mel and Cole describe a fun adventure they went on...

Artwork and Cultural Artifacts - David Carpenter

by David Carpenter - 11/19/2022

David, who spends his time in Mexico, Vietnam and the United States, shares some artwork and cultural items that he purchased during his many travels...

Small World Story - Greg Lemoine in Australia

by Greg Lemoine - 11/19/2022

Greg, who lives in the Middle East, tells a Small World story that took place in Australia.

Small World Story - Greg Lemoine in the Maldives

by Greg Lemoine - 11/19/2022

Greg, who lives in the Middle East, tells a small world story that happened in the Maldives...

Story - David Carpenter: Raising Children Overseas

by David Carpenter - 11/3/2022

Show and Tell Time - David reports in from Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Here are just a few of the advantages of raising your children overseas.