The Explosion of International Schools: An interview with Richard Gaskell [Podcast Ep.8]

July 25, 2018 Peter Baron and Hans Mundahl

In this episode we talk with Richard Gaskell, Schools Director, ISC Research, about the explosion of international schools.

Released July 25, 2018

In this episode, we sat down with Richard Gaskell, Schools Director, ISC Research, to discuss a range of topics, including the latest research on reasons international schools are growing so fast, take a closer look at the new families enrolling in these schools, and explore the ways North American schools are opening programs and partnering overseas.

About the Author

Peter Baron is EMA's chief member relations officer, responsible for the creation and oversight of our external programs as well as our membership promise. He oversees marketing and communications, member recruitment and retention, and outreach functions, as well as leadership training programs, research, and other related strategic initiatives. With a career spent in product development, sales, relationship development, and marketing, Peter's success has been built on listening to schools' and families' needs. Hans Mundahl is EMA's director of professional development and has been an educator since 1995, when he first stepped into the classroom as a Fulbright exchange teacher in the former East Germany. Since then, Hans has taught in a variety of settings, including as an Outward Bound instructor, classroom teacher, house parent, and in higher ed. Hans has served in just about every role possible in an independent school including as an admission officer, program leader, trustee, and head of school.
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