Educator Stories
From Rural Manitoba to Grand Cayman: Wendy Novotny Embraces International Education
Published July 1, 2026
Wendy Novotny grew up in a small rural town in southern Manitoba, where career options often seemed limited. While neither farming nor…
From Third Culture Kids to International Educators: Purpose, Community, and Adventure Abroad
Published June 12, 2026
Christopher MacLean and Laura Neagos are Adult Third Culture Kids whose global experiences have shaped their outlook, careers, and family life. Their…
Launching International Teaching Careers in Italy
Published May 27, 2026
As they celebrate graduating from Trent University’s Bachelor of Education program and their first long-term overseas teaching roles, Jazlin Nicholas and Liam…
A Shared Calling, A Global Classroom: How Benjie and Francis Built a Life in International Education
Published May 16, 2026
When De La Salle University brought Benjie Lou and Francis Saez together during their graduate studies in special education, neither could have…
Life in International Education: Chidiebere Obi Bi’s Story of Growth, Resilience, and Impact
Published May 8, 2026
As a trained and certified International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme teacher, Chidiebere Obi Bi (Chidi) has long been guided by a clear…
Leading with Purpose Across Continents: Dr. Paula Gordon’s Journey in International Education
Published April 23, 2026
“A child’s zip code should never determine the quality of education they receive,” says Dr. Paula Gordon. Guided by the conviction that…
A Leap Toward Global Leadership: Mark Valvano’s Journey to International Education
Published April 10, 2026
After years as a teacher and administrator, Mark A. Valvano has recently accepted his first overseas leadership role as Elementary School Principal…
An Artist’s Journey Across Borders: Mary Muringi and the Power of Teaching Abroad
Published March 30, 2026
A respected art educator in Nairobi, Kenya, Mary Muringi spent more than a decade teaching in international schools before deciding it was…
From Challenge to Renewal: Connie Mosquera Finds Her Way Back to International Schools
Published March 13, 2026
For international educator Connie Mosquera, teaching has never been simply a profession—it has been a constant source of purpose, stability, and renewal…
Rooted in Purpose, Growing Globally: Renea Thompson’s International Education Journey
Published March 3, 2026
Renea Thompson’s love story and professional calling are deeply intertwined. After earning a bachelor’s degree in English literature, she began her career…
From Persistence to Possibility: Landon Wood’s Journey into International Teaching
Published February 13, 2026
“Landon Wood offers us just a great story of perseverance,” says Senior Associate Brian Lettinga. “He really wanted to go overseas; we…
From Venezuela to Japan: One Teaching Couple’s Global Journey
Published January 29, 2026
When Alexander Lashly met his wife, Andrea Medina, in their home country of Venezuela 16 years ago, their professional paths looked quite…