Conversations with an International Teacher of Colour
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Conversations with an International Teacher of Colour is an ongoing dialogue exploring how diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice are shaping international education. This series brings together educators, leaders, and organisations from across the globe to share their experiences, reflect on systemic challenges, and spotlight the actions driving meaningful change in schools and beyond.
Created as an extension of the International Teachers of Colour community, these conversations aim to amplify underrepresented voices while inviting allies and institutions into the dialogue. Each episode offers insights into the lived experiences of teachers of colour, the policies and practices shaping equitable education, and the strategies schools can adopt to build more inclusive learning environments. Whether you are an educator, school leader, recruiter, or policymaker, these conversations will inspire reflection, challenge assumptions, and equip you with ideas to take forward in your own context. |
Season 3
This series of podcasts will focus on international teachers of colour from around the world who share their stories of how they have been discriminated against in their schools across the world.
Season 2 - Institutional Action and Systemic Change
Focuses on institutional leadership and systemic reform. In these episodes, leaders from key international organisations, recruitment agencies, and networks discuss the policies, practices, and priorities driving their diversity, equity, and inclusion work. The conversations explore the complexities of change at scale from recruitment pipelines to policy reform and highlight practical examples of progress.
Episode 1
Kam Chohan (Executive Director, ECIS) Kam shares how ECIS is embedding anti-racism and equity into its organisational strategy and supporting member schools to take meaningful action. 
Episode 4
Brittany Betts (CEO, TIE Online) Brittany explores how platforms like TIE Online are amplifying diverse voices and reshaping how schools connect with global talent. |
Recruitment Realities
(with Jessica Magagna, Search Associates) Jessica discusses the challenges and responsibilities of recruitment agencies in promoting diversity and equitable hiring practices in international education. 
Episode 5
Bambi Betts (Director, PTC) Bambi talks about leadership development and how the Principals’ Training Center is reimagining training to prioritise inclusion and anti-bias practices. |
Episode 3
Kevin Simpson (Founder, AIELOC) Kevin reflects on the power of community, advocacy, and grassroots leadership in pushing international schools toward racial equity. 
Summer Special
UWC Thailand: A special discussion featuring educators from UWC Thailand on implementing diversity, equity, and justice initiatives within an international school setting. |
Season 1
These are the conversations from the first series. This first series was mainly based on having discussions with educators working in international schools and their experiences.
In this foundational episode, guests share their personal journeys into international teaching, reflecting on how race, culture, and identity shape their experiences in schools. They discuss the challenges and rewards of bringing their full selves into educational spaces and the importance of representation for both educators and students.
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This conversation dives into the complexities of belonging in predominantly white international school contexts. Educators discuss how they’ve navigated isolation, bias, and cultural misunderstanding, and how schools can foster environments where diversity is valued and celebrated beyond tokenism.
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In Episode 3, guests examine the structural barriers that limit access and advancement for teachers of colour. From recruitment and promotion to leadership visibility, the conversation highlights systemic inequities — while also showcasing stories of resilience, innovation, and allyship that are driving change.
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This episode explores the intersection of leadership and identity, with educators sharing their experiences of striving for leadership roles in spaces where representation is often lacking. They offer insights into how institutions can intentionally create pathways for diverse leadership and why representation at the decision-making level matters.
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Episode 5 focuses on advocacy how educators of colour use their voices to challenge inequities, push for systemic change, and support one another. The conversation touches on self-advocacy, collective action, and the importance of building networks that centre diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
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The season concludes with a forward-looking discussion on what meaningful change in international education could look like. Guests share their visions for inclusive schools, actionable strategies for individuals and institutions, and reflections on how far the movement has come and how far it still needs to go.
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Join the ConversationThe work of equity and inclusion is ongoing, and it’s stronger when we do it together.
We invite you to:
Listen and share: Use these conversations as discussion starters in your teams and classrooms.
Reflect and act: Consider how the insights shared can inform policies, recruitment practices, or classroom strategies in your own context.
Contribute: If you have a story to share or would like to suggest a future guest, we’d love to hear from you.
Together, we can build a more equitable and inclusive future for international education.
We invite you to:
Listen and share: Use these conversations as discussion starters in your teams and classrooms.
Reflect and act: Consider how the insights shared can inform policies, recruitment practices, or classroom strategies in your own context.
Contribute: If you have a story to share or would like to suggest a future guest, we’d love to hear from you.
Together, we can build a more equitable and inclusive future for international education.