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Disconnect[ED]
$5.00. That’s the average expense for my mobile phone per month while living in the Philippines. As you might easily guess, unlike most of my students I don’t have a fancy smartphone. Not that there is anything wrong with iPhones or any of the other various pieces of technology many of us use to “stay connected.” Nowadays, if you’re working at a tech-savvy school you’re expected to know your way...
Universal Tuition Benefits: The Answer to All our Problems?
If you ask any international or independent school educator about the benefits of teaching at their school, you’re likely to hear about free tuition for dependents. Before I had any kids myself I thought little about this benefit for obvious reasons, but also because I’ve taken for granted the relatively great education I received in US public schools. It wasn’t until I started working at a K-12 international...
To Sleep or Not To Sleep
…that is the question. If you spend any amount of time around teenagers, like I do, you’re probably familiar with their ever-present sleepy look. In class, in the hallway, in the library, almost everywhere one looks you’ll see at least one teenager on the verge of falling asleep. When asked why, students will often respond by saying “I was up late doing homework.” Being a teacher I’m familiar with the...
Leaping into the Abyss
You’ve polished your resume, attended a recruitment fair, interviewed with some great schools, but you still don’t have a job offer for next year. Now what? Join the club. The recruitment process in international education must be one of the oddest of any industry. You must first decide whether you want to stay or go at your current position, often before you know if there is a suitable opening at a different school,...
Just Say No–To Bake Sales!
No I’m not on a diet nor do I have anything against baked goods–although I’ve never liked cake brownies. My harsh words about bake sales have nothing to do with the goods being sold, but the missed opportunities to teach students tangible skills through the event. Now before you send the president of the PTA after me, give me a chance to explain myself. If your school is anything like the one I teach at, your...
Learning from the Worst
Even though It seems like the school year just started, somehow it’s already November, which also means it’s recruitment season. As someone who is officially looking to move on and find a new admin position, it can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. For some it can be even more difficult to make the decision to leave since when you say goodbye to your current position there is no guarantee you’ll even find a...
