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A Third Leap for Andrea McLean!
Educator Stories

A Third Leap for Andrea McLean!

Published June 27, 2016

Andrea McLean fought the feeling for a long time; for years, she ignored the signs that teaching was her calling. Throughout her…

Ciarán Cunningham-Watson’s Journey to Head of School
Educator Stories

Ciarán Cunningham-Watson’s Journey to Head of School

Published June 22, 2016

Ciarán Cunningham-Watson witnessed his father’s rekindled enthusiasm for his work as an educator in the years before his retirement. His father taught…

Senior Associate Visits Schools in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur
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Senior Associate Visits Schools in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur

Published June 19, 2016

On a recent trip to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Senior Associate Ray Sparks visited a number of our member schools. Ray…

International Head of School Giles Mongare
Educator Stories

International Head of School Giles Mongare

Published June 17, 2016

As a boy, Giles Mongare loved school, never missing a day. Though he enjoyed great relationships with his teachers, his passion for…

Expert International Teacher: Garrett Walsh
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Expert International Teacher: Garrett Walsh

Published June 10, 2016

Because Garrett Walsh has taught internationally for 25 years, he has witnessed its growing popularity and the explosion of teaching opportunities throughout…

2016 EARCOS Teachers Conference
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2016 EARCOS Teachers Conference

Published June 8, 2016

Senior Associate Ray Sparks enjoyed the annual East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) Conference held in Manila March 31 – April…

Candidate Ben Goddard: “Flexibility is the Key”
Educator Stories

Candidate Ben Goddard: “Flexibility is the Key”

Published June 7, 2016

Now in his 5th year as an international educator, Ben Goddard describes his love for teaching and his inability to imagine himself…

Tony Macfadyen Appointed as New Head in Tanzania
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Tony Macfadyen Appointed as New Head in Tanzania

Published June 3, 2016

Executive Vice President David Cope announced that St. Constantine’s International School (SCIS) in Tanzania has named Tony Macfadyen as its new head,…

Get to Know Senior Associate Jim Ambrose
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Get to Know Senior Associate Jim Ambrose

Published May 31, 2016

Search Associates takes pride in the wealth of knowledge our Senior Associates— former teachers, administrators, and heads of school—bring, not only to…

The Adventures of Teaching Couple Travis and Shannon Raybold
Educator Stories

The Adventures of Teaching Couple Travis and Shannon Raybold

Published May 27, 2016

Travis and Shannon Raybold have only just become international educators, but the idea has been cooking for years. When she was young,…

2016 Search London Spring Fair: The Global Reach
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2016 Search London Spring Fair: The Global Reach

Published May 27, 2016

With 43 overseas teaching vacancies already filled and an anticipated 50-60 in the final tally, Executive Vice President and Fair Host David…

Meet Terry Giffen: New Consultant for College Counselor Recruiting
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Meet Terry Giffen: New Consultant for College Counselor Recruiting

Published May 26, 2016

With 43 years of professional experience in education, Terry Giffen, Search Associates’ College Counselor Recruitment Consultant, has enjoyed an impressive career as…

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