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Have you ever paused to reflect on your life as an international educator? What lessons have you learned so far both in the classroom and from your experiences living overseas? Whether or not you have, you are sure to gain some insights and ideas from this second conversation with the wise, thoughtful, über-intentional David Carpenter as he reflects on his life, experiences, and “lessons learned” in his extensive foray into international education.
David is a retired international educator who started his career in 1990. He worked at ten international schools and finished up his career in SE Asia. David partnered with Jeff Utecht on the Shifting Our Schools podcast and with Mark Hofer on the EdTech Co-Op podcast. David now works with Audrey Forgeron on the Educators Going Global Learning Hub and Podcast. David is enjoying his nomadic retirement with lots of art, adventure and travel. He hopes to one day become a grandfather.
Guiding question:: “What are some of your lessons learned as an international educator?”
Topics covered:
- Library and Technology Programming
- AI
- Wellness Program Development
- Travel
- Retirement
- Big Life Takeaways
Resources shared in this episode:
A Guide for Leaving International Education - Blog post
David’s Portfolio
Lessons Learned - David’s blog
Wellness@ES - David’s integrative approach of wellness into the elementary school.
Supporting Episodes:
Caroline Makepeace on International Family Life and Travel - Episode 60
Patrick Green on Digital Wellness - Episode 92
The Pivot: Life After International Teaching on The International Schools Podcast - Episode 164
David's Contact Information:
Instagram: @clubcarp15 | LinkedIn
Recorded November 24th, 2025.
Categories: Wellness | School Life | Parenting | Travel | Retirement | Life :)
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Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.
