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About Leon Furze
Leon Furze is an international consultant, author, and speaker with over fifteen years of experience in secondary and tertiary education and leadership. Leon is studying his PhD in the implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence on writing instruction and education.
Leon has held roles at multiple levels of school and board leadership, including Director of Teaching and Learning, Head of English, and eLearning. Leon is a Non-Executive Director on the board of Young Change Agents and Reframing Autism, and a member of Council for the Victorian Association for the Teaching of English.
Leon completed his Master of Education at the University of Melbourne in 2016 with a focus on student wellbeing, leading schools through change, and linking education systems and communities. He has published dozens of books, articles and courses, with his most recent publications, Practical Reading Strategies and Practical Writing Strategies reaching an international audience.
Leon presents at state and national conferences and runs online and face to face professional learning for schools, individuals and businesses. Through consultancy and advisory work, Leon helps educators from K-12 to tertiary to understand the implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence in education.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonfurze/
Resources
https://leonfurze.com/
https://aiassessmentscale.com
https://leonfurze.com/blog
https://practicalaistrategies.com/
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Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday May 25, 2025
A conversation with Patrycja Gryciuk on the challenges and opportunities of being an international school educator and romance novel author.
About Patrycja Gryciuk
Patrycja Gryciuk is an author and educator originally from Legnica, Poland. Since childhood, she has dreamed of becoming a writer. She currently resides in France and teaches French as a foreign language at Ecolint, an international school in Geneva. With a strong background in education and a deep passion for literature, she balances her professional career with her creative pursuits.
An advocate for sustainability and the slow-life philosophy, she integrates these values into her writing. She made her literary debut with Plan, a novel that combines elements of romance and suspense. Her second novel, 450 Pages, further showcases her storytelling craft. Her latest book is Three Hours of Silence, a book that not only gained recognition from literary critics, but also received awards in several literary competitions in Poland and Europe.
In 2024 she published a new novel in two parts : Plan. Wybierz mnie and Plan. Zostań ze mną. The first part became a bestseller in one of the biggest audiobooks platforms in Poland.
Patrycja Gryciuk on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrycjagryciuk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrycjagryciukautor
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/appsevents
Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt
Web: www.appsevents.com
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Saturday May 17, 2025
Saturday May 17, 2025
Transforming Teams, Learning, and Leadership with Playful Principles.
About Liam Isaac
Liam Isaac
Director Of Learning And Innovation @ Seriouswork
Liam Isaac is a champion of purposeful play and its transformative power at every level. As the Director of Learning and Innovation at SERIOUSWORK, Liam designs meaningful, engaging, and joyful experiences using innovative tools like LEGO® Serious Play®. With expertise in learning experience design and systems thinking, he collaborates with clients to create bespoke workshops and training programs tailored to unique needs.
A professional facilitator with over 15 years of teaching experience at prestigious institutions, Liam helps teams gain clarity, spark creativity, and supercharge collaboration. Outside of work, he embraces the playful chaos of life with his two kids, crafting cardboard robots, flipping pancakes (badly), and living the role of pirate extraordinaire.
Liam Issac on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-isaac/
Resources
https://serious.global/
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/appsevents
Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt
Web: www.appsevents.com
Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube
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Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Exploring the mindsets and strategies schools and parents use to navigate screentime challenges.
About Patrick Green
Patrick Green is first and foremost a dad to a teenager. He is also a digital wellness educator, keynote speaker, and consultant who helps families and schools navigate the complexities of technology in daily life. With over 20 years of experience as a teacher and education technology leader in international schools, Patrick now works with parents, educators, and students to build healthy digital habits and foster meaningful connections online and offline.
A former Middle School teacher and Education Technology Coordinator, Patrick led initiatives on technology integration, digital citizenship, and online learning while partnering with students, parents, and teachers to leverage technology for deep, purposeful learning.
Now, Patrick’s work centers on empowering families with practical, research-backed strategies for managing screen time and digital habits. Through his workshops, webinars, and upcoming book, he provides actionable guidance for caregivers seeking to mentor children toward responsible technology use.
Patrick is an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator, and YouTube Star Teacher. He is the author of Classroom Management in the Digital Age and 50 Ways to Use YouTube in the Classroom, with a new book on winning screen-time strategies for caregivers launching soon.
Learn more at WinningScreentime.com.
Patrick Green on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgreensoup/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pgreensoup
Resources
https://www.winningscreentime.com/
http://cmdigitalage.com/
http://youtubeclassroom.com/
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/appsevents
Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt
Web: www.appsevents.com
Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube
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Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
In this episode of The International Schools Podcast, we delve into the world of international school recruiting. Join us as we speak with Pauline O'Brien, Director of Global Recruitment Strategy & Leadership, to explore the evolution and enduring aspects of recruiting for international schools. We discuss what has changed and what remains the same for both school leaders and educators navigating this unique landscape.
About Pauline O'Brien
Pauline O'Brien is the Director of Global Recruitment Strategy & Leadership at International Schools Services. An education industry expert, Pauline is passionate about global recruitment, leadership development, and fostering inclusive environments. Known for innovative hiring strategies and skills-based recruitment, she has helped schools worldwide find top talent and build diverse teams.
As a coach and workshop leader, Pauline supports school leaders and teachers in advancing their careers while championing women in leadership. Dedicated to improving child protection and safe recruitment practices, she sets high standards across the industry. With expertise in change management and delivering inspiring presentations, Pauline helps schools navigate transitions and create thriving, culturally rich communities.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulineobrien/
Resources
https://eduplatform.iss.edu/s/iss-services
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/appsevents
Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt
Web: www.appsevents.com
Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube
Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we’ll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial