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
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49 - Dr. Kristen MacConnell, Director of the Teacher Training Center Programs
48 - Carlos Davidovich - Executive & Performance Coach, Neuromanagement Expert, Speaker
47 - D. Arnie Bieber reflects on a school director’s learning journey in International Schools
46 - John Mikton talks about tech and teaching in COVID times
45 - Peter Nicholson - Social impact entrepreneur and co-founder of Baobaobooks
44 - Nancy Squicciarni - Head of Community Relations at the International School of Luxembourg
43 - A discussion of teaching in COVID times with James Sayer, Suan Yeo, Sethi De Clerq and Tim Evans
42 - James Sayer and Ken Morrison discuss ‘Student Agency In An Online Environment’
41- Review of all the current Google Certifications with Lisa Thumann
40 - Lisa Thumann hosts a panel discussion with three leading women educators on how they got started in Education Technology and became Google experts
39 - New Google Workspace for Education Features Comparison
38 - John Mikton returns to discuss tech and teaching in COVID times
37 - Review of the University of Nottingham PGCEi with Pete Clements
36 - G Suite Enterprise for Education - Teaching & learning with G Suite with Lisa Thumann
35 - G Suite Enterprise for Education - How ‘New York Public schools’ manages over 1 million students on G Suite with Clay Smith
34 - G Suite Enterprise for Education - Introduction
33 - Kim Cofino - The person behind COETAIL and Eduro Learning
32 - Why and how to become an ‘ISTE Certified Educator’?
31 - Laura White - Education Research and Digital Observation
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