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Recess Duty Episode 016 - Brian Host
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02/16/22 • 25 min
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Brian is a passionate educational leader, driven by the possibilities digital and physical technologies have for classroom practice. He is an advocate for students and teachers taking ownership in becoming lifelong learners that engage with their world as active citizens. Brian is a Google Certified Innovator, Google Certified Trainer, SeeSaw Certified Educator, Director of ICTENSW and holds a Masters of Educational Leadership with his research focusing on the leadership practices that foster the uptake and development of high quality, future-focused teaching and learning across the school. With particularly interested to him is the pedagogical impact of personalised learning, STEM, differentiation and transdisciplinary learning integration has on learner outcomes.
As a connected educational leader, Brian continues to research how schools are changing in order to accommodate the needs of today's learners, creating confident and discerning leaders prepared for a world beyond the school. He does this by prioritising genuine relationships, actively engaging and contributing to professional learning communities via face to face and online networking that helps him to interpret current and cutting edge educational research focusing on theory and practice.
Currently, Brian is a Coordinator of Primary and Middle School.
Be sure to connect with Brian here:
Website: http://brianhost.blogspot.com/p/about.html
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HostBrian
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianhost/
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Recess Duty Episode 013 - Tom Orrock
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01/26/22 • 34 min
This week during "Recess Duty" we talk with the Director of Football at Goyang Citizen FC, Tom Orrock! We discuss his growth over the years in coaching in South Korea and how those skills translate within the classroom.
Tom has been fortunate to have worked at every tier of sport across Europe and Asia including becoming a UEFA Licensed Coach, Founding Wae In Sports & TNG.coach, author of Coach’s Journal, and mentor and advocate for women in sport. A footballing ambassador with rugby values from a farm in rural Scotland. He continues his education and learning through Concordia University in Irvine, CA receiving a Master of Athletic Administration. But now he is looking forward to his next great pursuit.
Be sure to connect with Tom here:
Website: https://www.waein.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomorrock/
Email: [email protected]
Check out his Coaching Journal here!
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Recess Duty Episode 012 - Katie Stone
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01/19/22 • 27 min
This week during "Recess Duty" we talk with leader and friend, Katie Stone! We discuss agency not only for students but teacher agency as well. What does it mean to you and how can we use it.
Katie is the Primary School Principal and PYP Coordinator at Bandung Independent School. Originally from California, she had lived in countries across Asia for almost 15 years, and has developed a passion for cultivating a community of agentic learners. Katie spends her time chasing after a curious toddler, diving into the gorgeous Indonesian reefs, and collaborating with her PLN on solutions to the educational issues of today.
Be sure to connect with Katie here:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MsKatieTweets
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-stone-878434a/
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Recess Duty Episode 014 - Kimberly Mitchell
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02/02/22 • 27 min
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This week during "Recess Duty" we talk with author and speaker, Kimberly Mitchell. We discuss our learning journeys and what it is like to being a beginner in the learning process and how we should all put ourselves in that situation of learning new things.
Kimberly L. Mitchell is an internationally-recognized speaker on inquiry-based instruction, author of Experience Inquiry, and Founder of Inquiry Partners, an organization dedicated to supporting inquiry-based practices. She is a former PYP principal and IB Americas Regional Council Chair, currently on sabbatical from teaching at the University of Washington’s College of Education in Seattle. Kimberly received her MA in Education Administration and Policy Analysis from Stanford University and loves coffee, listening to podcasts while cooking and learning new things (currently: tap dancing).
Be sure to connect with Kimberly here:
Website: https://www.inquirypartners.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/inquiryfive
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inquirypartners
Check out Kimberly's book, "Experience Inquiry" here! You won't be disappointed!
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Recess Duty Episode 025 - Yuni Santosa
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04/21/22 • 29 min
This week during Recess Duty we talk with Yuni Santosa. We discuss her journey from teaching to administration back to teaching and all the wonderful things she's learned in each role. We discuss agentic learners and how to best empower our learners each and every day so that they may plan their own learning and strategies.
Yuni is a learner and PYP educator. She has been teaching since 2002 and is passionate about teaching and learning in an inquiry-based environment. As a part of the learning community, she takes time to think and reflect on her thoughts and practice sharing them with others. This is a way to extend and challenge her own thinking and practice in order to grow as an educator. Through this blog, she shares about her teaching and learning journey and relates any relevant links, people, websites, or apps to the content of her articles. Every product/idea that has been shared in this blog is based entirely on my own opinion and for the sake of sharing my learning with others.
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Thank you to a premium sponsor, TNG Coaching! TNG Coaching's vision is to teach values through activity and experience. To guide creativity, instill confidence, champion self-worth, and celebrate identity. This journey begins by reflecting on our own performance. By collecting our thoughts and feelings on paper, both positive and negative, we begin to discern ways to respond to challenges.
Opening a personal dialogue and sharing concerns has been proven to create deeper bonds with peers. Journaling how these relationships evolve can help assign roles and build the support structure every team needs to function effectively. When complete, your journal will stand as a lasting reminder of your commitment to your cause and your ambitions for personal and professional growth.
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Be sure to connect with Yuni Santosa here!
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Recess Duty Episode 022 - Sean Walker
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03/30/22 • 26 min
This week during Recess Duty we talk with Sean Walker. We discuss the importance of play for our students and how we can facilitate purposeful play in our students. We share the myths about what is play and the balance needed between uninterrupted play and structured play. He shares with us his strategies in how he teaches concepts such as "Curiosity" through play and how his students interacted and grew from this connection.
Sean is currently a Kindergarten teacher at the International School of Paris, France, having previously worked in London and Atlanta, Georgia. Sean has held positions of responsibility such as curriculum coordinator and deputy principal alongside being a classroom teacher for the past 25 years. Sean is a workshop leader for the PYP (Primary Years Programme) and is a certified Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Leader (trained by Dr. Lynn Erickson and Dr. Lois Lanning). Sean is passionate about inspiring students to think deeply about ideas and be curious about the world around them. It is Sean's first year in Kindergarten and he is enjoying seeing the connections between play, inquiry, and conceptual learning.
Premium Sponsor
Thank you to a premium sponsor, TNG Coaching! TNG Coaching's vision is to teach values through activity and experience. To guide creativity, instill confidence, champion self-worth, and celebrate identity. This journey begins by reflecting on our own performance. By collecting our thoughts and feelings on paper, both positive and negative, we begin to discern ways to respond to challenges.
Opening a personal dialogue and sharing concerns has been proven to create deeper bonds with peers. Journaling how these relationships evolve can help assign roles and build the support structure every team needs to function effectively. When complete, your journal will stand as a lasting reminder of your commitment to your cause and your ambitions for personal and professional growth.
You can find the Coach’s Journal on Amazon through the link, or go to TNG.coach for more information.
Be sure to connect with Sean Walker here!
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Continue learning everyone!
Levi Allison - https://linktr.ee/levi_allison
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Recess Duty Episode 011 - Kenneth Odoi
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01/12/22 • 24 min
This week during "Recess Duty" we talk with ex-pat educator and world traveler, Kenneth Odoi. We discuss his journey in education and how he got started as an educator overseas.
Kenneth has been an elementary school educator for almost 20 years. He's spent the last 15 years teaching in international schools across Europe and Asia. He's a native of California and enjoys good food, good wine, the beach, and tacos. Kenneth strives to encourage agency and compassion in his students and is enjoying his learning journey.
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Recess Duty Episode 010 - Michelle Simpson
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01/06/22 • 27 min
This week during "Recess Duty" we talk with PYP leader and consultant, Michelle Simpson. We discuss shifting a school culture and her journey in building a culture of learning and empowerment.
Michelle has been involved in education for nearly 30 years, teaching and working in New Zealand, London, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Oman. As an international educator, Michelle has been able to combine raising her two children, teaching, and traveling. Having recently taken time out of school to complete her master's, Michelle currently works for Professional Learning International designing concept-based Math unit plans for international schools. In August Michelle will be joining Khartoum International Community School as the Primary Principal. As a principal, Michelle believes in building strong teams and relationships based on trust. She enjoys the collaborative nature of teamwork where everyone learns from each other and is empowered to be their best. In her spare time, Michelle likes to run trails, read or cook.
Connect with Michelle below:
Email: [email protected]
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-simpson-82ab9278/
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12/01/21 • 22 min
Welcome to "Recess Duty"! This week we talk with Brian Lettinga, a Senior Search Associate joining after a 24-year career in international education. We talk about trends in overseas job applications and advice for new and veteran international educators and how to stand out amongst a crowd of candidates. We share stories about searching for jobs and looking for that school that we can connect with and what we need to be on the lookout for.
Brian earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and International Relations from Western Michigan University. Following his undergraduate work, he earned his first Master’s Degree in Education from Aquinas College and his teaching license from the state of Michigan. Later he earned his second Master’s Degree from Lehigh University in Educational Leadership as well as his administrative licenses from the state of Michigan. Brian is active in international education, keeping close ties to CEESA, AMLE, ELMLE, and serving on accreditation teams for AdvancED. Brian and his wife, Annalisa, have two children, Miles and Posie. Brian also has a deep understanding of what it is like to raise a family overseas and commit to the upbringing of Third Culture Kids.
After ten years teaching elementary school Brian moved into international school administration. Brian spent the next fourteen years in a wide variety of administrative positions. Brian returned to CIC as the Upper School Principal and IBDP Coordinator in 2006 and continued through 2011 as the Elementary and Middle School principal having opened the two-year-old and three-year-old programs as well as bringing the school closer to PYP authorization.
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Recess Duty Episode 037 - Megan Gless
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11/17/22 • 23 min
This week during Recess Duty we chat with PYP teacher, Megan Gless! Megan is an enthusiastic and passionate educator and learner who has just started an exciting and exhilarating career as a PYP educator at PREM located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She has recently decided to continue her education through Endicott College‘s International Education Master’s program excited to bring this learning into her classroom to give her students a rich inquiry learning experience. She talks about the different ways to support her EAL students along with her journey as a newer PYP teacher. Check out what tips she has for you!
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How many episodes does Recess Duty have?
Recess Duty currently has 39 episodes available.
What topics does Recess Duty cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Recess Duty?
The episode title 'Recess Duty Episode 016 - Brian Host' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Recess Duty?
The average episode length on Recess Duty is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of Recess Duty released?
Episodes of Recess Duty are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Recess Duty?
The first episode of Recess Duty was released on Oct 27, 2021.
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