Why are you here?

International teachers apply to overseas schools for many reasons: Get to know the world, paid sabatical leave, running away from something, trying to find meaning, philanthropical efforts and many other decisions. I find that with all of these choices, it can create a different working environment than what you might find stateside. The one common denominator is that we are all teachers to make a difference. It is a vocation. The community that is formed will have so many different views from each educator that is can make the environment a very difficult place to work. But in the same light, all the variety brings the diversity that it is to teach in an international school. What are your thoughts? It the community closer? Easier to have decisions made and followed through? Post your thoughts and if you would like to contribute as a blogger, send me an email to add you. I look forward to making the little blog grow and help those in the USA understand us while helping international teachers share their views as well. Ken davis.ken@gmail.com