The International Schools Podcast

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Saturday Sep 02, 2023

107 - A conversation with IT Directors Christina Devitt and Charlotte Diller

Saturday Sep 02, 2023

Christina and Charlotte share their extensive experience as Director of Learning Innovation and eLearning and Director of Technology in International Schools in Asia, the Caribbean and Middle East. An opportunity to share their learning in these roles in an international school. Reflecting on the changing dynamics in the age of accelerated change and AI. How to manage, navigate and lead with this accelerated change in a school setting, and what are some learnings and approaches to consider for education leaders in education technology.

About Christina Devitt

Christina Devitt is an advocate for empowering learners with technology. Having taught in five schools spanning three decades of revolutionary technological change, she brings experience in curriculum and technology leadership along with the implementation of two 1:1 programs to her current role as Director of Learning Innovation and Technology at The American Community School of Abu Dhabi. With an educational background in computer science and philosophy, Christina enjoys grappling with the opportunities and challenges that impact schools in our digitally connected world.

Twitter: @cdevitt
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cdevitt

About Charlotte Diller

Charlotte Diller has over 20 years of experience transforming teaching and learning in schools with a focus on identifying school needs, engaging all stakeholders, focusing on results and effectively planning for and utilizing current and emerging technologies to bring about systemic school improvement. Charlotte has a love for learning, a passion for play and a belief in teamwork to transform teaching and learning.

Charlotte has worn a variety of classroom, leadership and technology hats including middle school science teacher, grade 6 teacher, assistant professor, technology facilitator, assistant principal, head of information literacy and staff learning, future of learning co-chair and director of technology. She has lived and worked in the USA, Hong Kong, Oman, and Malaysia. Charlotte is currently the Director of Technology at the International School of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Charlotte came to education after working in the business world in the computer and publishing industries. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, a Masters of Arts in Teaching and is an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE). A lifelong learner and avid reader, she also enjoys kickboxing, dancing, gardening and watching K-Dramas.

Twitter: @cdiller
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cdiller/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton
Web: beyonddigital.org

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantcz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTaylorAE
Web: www.appsevents.com

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Saturday Aug 19, 2023

106 - Carlos Davidovich Executive Coach Neuromanagement Expert - Speaker - Author - International TEDx Speaker

Saturday Aug 19, 2023

Carlos shares his experience coaching and working with leaders around the world, in both an international school context and corporate setting focusing on "bully leaders". Carlos shares some of the learnings, experiences from his work, and combines this with his latest book "Five Brain Leadership". Exploring how our brains are wired to impact our dispositions as leaders and how to leverage this knowledge in an international school setting.

About Carlos Davidovich

Carlos has extensive experience supporting the development of leaders and management teams alike on an international scale . Raised and educated in Argentina, Carlos has been living and working between Europe , USA and Canada for over 20 years , where he has become an Executive Coach giving workshops and lectures on Neuromanagement , applying neuroscience in organizations and businesses . Currently , he resides in Madrid working with clients from all sorts of cultures around the world Originally trained as a medical doctor in Argentina, Carlos draws on this medical background and understanding of the brain to apply Neuromanagement coaching modalities that lead to evident and sustainable change for his clients. Over the course of his early career , for more than 20 years , he has also gained management experience in business executive roles working for multinationals pharmaceutical companies in the area of Biotechnology applied to human health He is a professor of Neuromanagement in the MBA programs at the University of New York in Prague, Czech Republic, and at GEA in Ljubljana , Slovenia; a guest lecturer for the Masters in Leadership program at the Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph, and a thought leader with the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate Co author of the book : PersonalityDNA . Discover Your True Personality”, Author of the book : “Five Brain Leadership How Neuroscience Can Help You Master Your Instincts and Build Better Teams”, January 2023. He is also an international TEDx Speaker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhk JSgrGx0

Education

Medical Doctor Degree from Argentina
Internal Medicine Residency Program at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Clinical Psychopathology Postgraduate Diploma from the University of Barcelona, Spain
Roche International Managers and Executive Development Course at Lausanne Business School
Psychotherapy and Hypnosis Certification from the Erikson Institute in Madrid, Spain
Tai Chi Trainer: University Las Palmas, Spain

Carlos Davidovich on Social Media

Website: www.carlosdavidovich.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlosdavidovich/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ncdavidovich/

Resources

Five Brain Leadership: How Neuroscience Can Help You Master Your Instincts and Build Better Teams

Carlos Davidovich MD and Jennifer Brunton PhD

Page Two Press (Enero 2023)

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Sunday Aug 06, 2023

105 - Small International Schools - Jeremy Majeski, Jimena Zalba, and Michael Hibbeln

Sunday Aug 06, 2023

Small International Schools are wide spread around the world, with their size come different dynamics in the culture, structures, educator and leadership approaches, finances juggling the daily workflows and community building, Jimena, Jeremy and Michael who have started an ECIS (https://www.ecis.org/) "Intentionally Small Schools" special interest group join us and share their experiences as small international school leaders and together we explore the uniqueness of small international school and the creative tensions that come with such schools.

Dr. Jimena Zalba

Primary Principal

The International School of Belgrade

https://www.isb.rs/

Dr. Jeremy Majeski

Principal

Frankfurt International School Wiesbaden Campus

https://www.fis.edu/

Dr. Michael J. Hibbeln

Director

International School of Krakow

https://iskonline.org/

About Dr. Jimena Zalba

Jimena Zalba is an educational leader with over 22 years serving international schools in Serbia, Czech Republic, Romania and Cambodia. During her tenure as a school leader, Jimena has, in close collaboration with her colleagues, led the design and implementation of innovative school improvements with high impact on student learning. When teachers and colleagues describe Jimena, they use words such as ‘caring’, ‘change agent’ and ‘systems thinker’. Jimena leverages these qualities and competencies to build and sustain thriving school cultures with a relentless commitment to learning and wellbeing for all members of a community. In addition to being a transformational and constructivist leader, Jimena is a passionate and avid learner. She holds a Masters in Education, a Post-Master’s in Educational Leadership and a Doctorate in Education (EdD) in July 2021. Her EdD research focused on developing the professional capacity of educators in international schools.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimenazalba

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimena-zalba-edd-23828549/

About Dr. Jeremy Majeski

Dr. Jeremy Majeski is currently the principal at Frankfurt International School’s Wiesbaden Campus, a preschool through grade eight international school. Prior to this, Jeremy served as the elementary school principal at the American School of Barcelona as well as an elementary educator and administrator in the Chicago suburbs. Jeremy has been recognized for his work in leading efforts in making schools more welcoming for LGBTQ+ staff, students, and families.

He recently completed his doctorate in leadership in curriculum and instruction from Aurora University’s School of Education where his research focused on the experiences of gay and lesbian parents and schools. Jeremy has presented on topics of literacy, technology and leadership at conferences including the Illinois Reading Association, National Association of Elementary School Principals, District Administration and The Bett Show. In addition to his work in schools, Jeremy is an adjunct professor, teaching graduate courses in curriculum, instruction and leadership.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jjmajeski

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jeremy-j-majeski-08693832/?originalSubdomain=de

About Dr. Michael Hibbeln

Dr. Michael Hibbeln is Director of the International School of Kraków, Poland. Prior to his current role he served as the Elementary School Principal at Shanghai American School in Shanghai, China.

Michael’s career in education has taken him to

Thailand, Paraguay, the USA (Michigan), Italy, and

China. He holds a Ph.D. in Education Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development from the University of Minnesota, as well as a M.Ed. in K-12 Education Administration and Leadership from Michigan State University.

Michael's research interests lie in the factors that lead to the development of student intercultural competence in international schools. Using clear systems and frameworks that bring a school's mission to life and drive school transformation, rather than only school improvement, is what excites him most about his work in school communities.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MjHibbeln

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-hibbeln-2b62b191

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Monday Jul 24, 2023

104 - Valérie Besanceney and Jane Barron

Monday Jul 24, 2023

Valérie and Jane share their work, experience and learnings with the dynamics, challenges, and opportunities of transitions for students, parents, educators and schools. Together we explore the creative tensions many international educators and students experience with transitioning between schools and cultures, and how their respective organisations support and provide resources for the positive transition-care of students, families and educators around the world.

About Valérie Besanceney

Valérie Besanceney is an international education and transition consultant, passionate about helping students, staff and families thrive through transitions. Author of two children’s books, B at Home: Emma Moves Again and My Moving Booklet and founder of Roots with Boots, she currently consults for families, schools, and organizations. She is Dutch by birth, Swiss by nationality, and well-versed in cross cultural awareness. Having moved often as a child, Valérie understands the challenges and impact of early transitions on your sense of identity and belonging as an adult. Valérie has been an international educator for the past 18 years in international schools and organizations across four continents. Valérie serves as the Executive Director of Safe Passage Across Networks’ (SPAN)) and is the co-creator and co-facilitator of the SPAN certificate course on the Laws of Transitions. Together with her husband and their two daughters, she lives in Gryon, Switzerland.

About Jane Barron

Jane Barron (MEd) is an educational consultant specialising in student cross-cultural transitions. Her professional hats include educator, researcher and writer. Jane’s work is informed by a lifetime of mobility, parenting two Cross-Cultural Kids and 30 years of teaching and consulting in both international and local schools. Committed to healthy cross-cultural transitions and attachment security, she has been a part of the Safe Passage Across Networks (SPAN) leadership since 2016 and is currently serving as their Director of Training and Consulting. Founder of Globally Grounded, Jane consults to schools, families and students crossing cultures, developing their understanding of the impact of cross-cultural mobility, creating programs and implementing support mechanisms to enhance learning and life. She is the lead researcher of Surveying the Landscape: Common Practices, Challenges and Opportunities in International School Transitions-Care (2020). Currently based on Garigal land in Sydney, Australia, Jane's writing has been published in numerous international education publications.

Social Media

SPAN

Website: Safe Passage Across Networks

LinkedIn: Safe Passage Across Networks (SPAN)

Facebook: SPANschools

Instagram: spanschools

Twitter: @SPAN_schools

Roots with Boots:

Website: Roots with Boots

LinkedIn: Valérie Besanceney

Facebook: Valérie Besanceney

Resources

A summary of different ways to connect with SPAN:

The SPAN website, for engagement with other transition-care providers, curated resources and pathways for an enhanced positive transitions-care program in your school and between schools.
‘The Nest’, to join SPAN’s free monthly award-winning online gathering for positive transitions-care practitioners and advocates, first Thursday of every month @12 UTC.
The Annual Virtual SPAN Symposium, to gather together like-minded practitioners and supporters to strengthen the network of positive transitions-care across international schools
The SPAN Training & Consulting team to strengthen your positive transitions-care team, policies, programs and practices. SPAN’s courses, workshops and consultancy services empower individuals, schools and school networks to transform transitions-care for their community members.
Our Laws of Transitions Certificate Course, which offers research, practical strategies, and the opportunity to share best practices to enhance positive transitions-care within and between schools. Your team can also benefit from the Early Bird discount on registration before August 15, 2023.
SPAN Membership, to join a network of people on the frontline of transitions-care in schools, small businesses and organisations. As part of this network, an individual, small business school or organisation SPAN member finds a home where like-minded people connect, support and encourage one another. With discounted access to expert training and resources, they also feel equipped and refreshed to continue their important work.

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