The International Schools Podcast
Education
Stefan and Matthew are second generation international school educators, their parents were international school educators, they both currently are international school educators and their children are in international schools The fascinating part is this is all within the same international school. We explore their experience, anecdotes, learnings and also their respective passion for music while juggling the demands of being educators, parents and musicians. Together exploring the impact of being in an international school has had on them and their families.
About Stefan Pasternak
Stef is a singer/songwriter, performer, teacher and author that lives and works in Switzerland. He has been at La Chat for 15 years under many guises and is currently an Outdoor Learning specialist and Forest School Leader for the early years. Stef’s current creative projects include Galaxy Rock duo with Matt called FLARESTAR, and writing teaching tool picture books for 3 to 8 year olds.
Stefan Pasternak on Social Media
https://flarestar.ch/
https://www.facebook.com/flarestarmusic/
https://www.instagram.com/flarestarenergy/
https://soundcloud.com/flarestarenergy
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIX2ruh-Tp1AUxiFDPer76g
Resources
Latest Books Read:
The Storyteller - Dave Grohl
The Power of One - Bryce Courtenay
Music of the Moment:
Any early Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
Peter Gabriel - Father, Son
Jojo Mayer - Jojo Mayer & Nerve LIVE - Drumeo Festival 2020
Educational Inspirations:
Patrick Harrison - http://www.greenbow.co.uk/
About Matthew Welling
Matt started learning bass back when he was a student at La Chat. 25 years on this passion has expanded across numerous bands in different countries playing multiple instruments. He leads the Department of Theory of Knowledge and teaches chemistry in the upper school at La Chat. His current projects include rocking out in the duo FLARESTAR, recording ILLUCID’s third album (a band formed back in year 10 at La Chat!) and supporting students organize and play concerts at school. The rest of his time is spent running in the Alps and hanging out with his young family.
Matthew Welling Social Media
matt.welling on Instagram
Resources
Latest Books Read:
The Dry - Jane Harper
Harry Potter The Philosopher’s Stone - J. K. Rolwing
Shadow of a Dark Queen - R. E. Feist
Music Last Played:
The Doors - Morrison Hotel
Alt-J - The Dream
Converge - Jane Doe
Amon Amarth - Surtur rising
Lamb of God - Sacrament
Rockabye baby! - Lullaby renditions of Iron Maiden
John Mikton on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton
Web: beyonddigital.org
Dan Taylor on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantcz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTaylorAE
Web: www.appsevents.com
Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube
Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we’ll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial
129 - Dale Plotzki on Bitcoin and living in Korea and Peru
128 - Julia Walker and Brogen Lund on being Third Culture Kids
127 - AI in the classroom tips and strategies with Cora, Dalton, and James
126 - Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership
125 - Technology Readiness Council: Building
124 - Graeme Chisholm on Accreditation and School Visits
123 - BONUS EPISODE: Swiss Tech Directors Round Table
122 - Digital Coaches | International Schools Coaching Collaborative
121 - Saudi Arabia Tech Directors Roundtable Podcast
120 - Int’l School Directors from Kyiv and Khartoun share their stories
119 - Dan and John end of year podcast
118 - Podcast with Nancy and Helen, ECIS trainer in Middle School leadership
117 - A conversation with Matt Harris Ed.D., Co-Founder and CEO ChildSafeguarding.com
116 - Bonus Episode: Altman’s Exit & Bard’s Teen Leap
115 - A conversation exploring the importance and role of physical activity, physical education, and well-being in international schools.
114 - A conversation with Kirstin Coughtrie of Gaia Learning
113 - Bonus Episode: Dan and John Chat About Teaching Internationally
112 - Ken Shelton: International Keynote Speaker, Education Strategist and Consultant, Learning Experience Designer, Diversity Equity Inclusion Expert, Anti Bias and Antiracist Trainer
111 - A conversation with Nalini Cook, Head of Global Research - ISC Research
110 - Admission and transition with Heidi Reid, Vasco Dimitroff, and Matt Craig
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Regenerative Skills
The Meaningful Life with Andrew G. Marshall
The No-Frills Teacher Podcast
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast