ITP-141  Caryn Pelletier joins the International Teacher Podcast to share her 25-year international teaching journey across Egypt, Ghana, Italy, Tanzania, Qatar, Vietnam, Nigeria, and Bahrain. She talks about moving overseas as a teaching couple, navigating international school recruiting through Search Associates and GRC, and the realities of hardship postings, expat life, school contracts, and cultural adjustment. The episode also features memorable stories about safaris, police shakedowns, international school life, and how teaching abroad can lead to a life full of travel, resilience, and unexpected opportunity.

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction and New Developments

(03:01) The Journey of Teaching Abroad

(04:53) Caryn's Transition into Education

(07:47) Experiences in Egypt

(10:59) Life in Ghana

(13:47) Teaching in Italy

(16:57) Adventures in Tanzania

(19:48) Safari Stories and Reflections

(25:06) The Lion Encounters

(29:36) Adventures in Africa

(32:07) Cultural Experiences in Qatar

(37:12) Teaching Challenges in Egypt

(39:07) Life in Vietnam

(40:49) Navigating Nigeria

(43:14) Transitioning to Bahrain

(44:09) Exploring GRC Recruitment

(50:34) Interviewing in Unique Spaces

(51:22) The Evolution of Recruitment Tools

(52:36) Navigating Job Offers and Interviews

(54:21) Reflections on International Teaching Experiences

(55:15) Essentials for Feeling at Home Abroad

(57:16) Police Encounters in Foreign Lands

(01:01:11) Advice for Aspiring International Teachers

(01:04:51) The Journey of Writing and Publishing Books

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