Episodes

Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Craig Randall | Trust Based Observations
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Craig Randall is a Counselor, Coach, Teacher, Principal, Author, Trainer, and Consultant. He’s also the author of Trust-Based Observations. He offers training in implementing Trust-Based Observations in schools, with the aim to improve the teacher evaluation process. On this episode of Education Talks, Craig shares with us his insights and experiences, on how “Trust-Based Observations” is benefiting teachers and school administrators.
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Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Andrew McGeehan | DEIJ in International Schools
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Andrew McGeehan is Director at Trident Training and Consulting. He worked in higher education for 12 years before embarking on a new journey and starting his own business. Based in Singapore, Andrew works with organisations and schools that are interested in enhancing their inclusion efforts and creating environments where all people can thrive and be themselves.
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Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Cindy Adair | From Sports Coach to International School Leader
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
In this episode of Education Talks, host David Burke sits down with Cindy Adair, an accomplished International School senior leader, career counselor, and coach.
Cindy currently serves as the assistant principal for professional learning at Bangkok Patana School, where she has been for many years. In this interview, Cindy discusses her journey to becoming a teacher, her role as assistant principal for professional learning, and what makes Bangkok Patton a unique school.
She also shares her thoughts on the future of education and exciting projects in the works. Additionally, Cindy provides valuable advice for anyone considering a move to a school in Thailand.
Join us as we learn more about Cindy's experiences and insights in the field of education.
Cindy Adair on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-adair-b2aa1976/
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Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Michael Iannini | You Don’t Need a Title to Lead
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Michael Iannini is a leadership, strategy and organisational management consultant with PD Academia. Having lived and worked in Asia for the past 23 years, he has great insight into the international education sector, working with various organisations to help them grow and succeed. In this interview, we discuss leadership and the recruitment season in international schools.
Links from the discussion:
https://pdacademia.com
https://middleleader.com
https://twitter.com/PDAcademia
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Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Education Talks returns soon
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Series 2 of Education Talks kicks off very soon with an in-depth interview with leadership and recruitment specialist Michael Iannini from PD Academia. You can watch all of the Education Talks interviews on the Ed Events Community YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@edevents
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Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Greshma Momaya | Edu Career Break, Personal Learning
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Greshma Momaya is an EduLeader and Teacher Mentor in India. She has vast experience in roles supporting teachers and parents in many organisations. We hear how she is making a difference to support emotional wellbeing and what she’s discovered through visits to schools focused on alternative approaches in Bangalore, India. https://www.linkedin.com/in/greshma-momaya-69517576/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWh7nLdlujwnMVd9vGKVqvA https://www.facebook.com/greshmabmomaya https://www.instagram.com/empowerwithgreshma/
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Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Nickolas Hironao Harris | Third Culture Kid to International Teaching
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Nickolas Harris is very much a third culture kid. Having grown up in an international school setting, he’s gone on to become an established and respected international teacher. I wanted to talk to him to find out about his pathway through international school, how this has impacted him as an international teacher, and what he’s passionate about. Having previously worked with Nick, it was also great to catch up.
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Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Kate O’Connell | Educational Leader, Coach, Speaker
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Kate O’Connell, an educational leader, coach and speaker, has over 25 years of experience in education. She’s worked and consulted in 30 schools, in 12 countries on 4 continents. When she visited Bangkok recently, it was a real pleasure to meet up in person and have her as a guest on Education Talks.
Connect with Kate: Twitter - https://twitter.com/innovatecreater
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-oconnell/
Thanks to Hunter's Garden and Restaurant in Bangkok for the fantastic location and great lunch. https://www.huntersbkk.com/
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Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Dr Gihan Jayaweera | GP, Speaker, Mentor, Podcaster
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Dr Gihan Jayaweera is a general practitioner based in Melbourne Australia. He also offers public speaking and training, with a particular interest in supporting teachers. I caught up with Gihan to ask him about his education journey in becoming a doctor, his Happy Framework and how it can help teachers, as well as his podcast - Solve for Greatness.
Links from the discussion:
Website: drgihan.com
Email: drg@drgihan.com (use the subject "Let's Dance")
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gihan-jayaweera-dr-g-17b028176/
Solve for Greatness Podcast (Gerry Schiller, episode 27)
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Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Craig Kemp | Co-Founder of EduSpark
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Craig Kemp is the co-founder and CEO of EduSpark. Previously he had a long career in education, working as a primary teacher and Assistant Principal before to moving to international schools in Singapore, and then working exclusively in EdTech. I was keen to learn about his journey from New Zealand to Singapore, what drove him in his quest to establish EduSpark, and what we can all look forward to with this exciting platform.
Check out EduSpark: https://www.eduspark.world
Connect with Craig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrkempnz/
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