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Welcome to the Teach Middle East Podcast, the ultimate audio hub where educators find inspiration, share innovative ideas, and grow together! Brought to you by Moftah Publishing—the minds behind the premier Teach Middle East Magazine—this podcast is your gateway to the latest research-based practices, cutting-edge classroom strategies, and the heartwarming stories of educators from the Middle East and around the globe.
As the only podcast that interviews school leaders from across the Middle East and beyond, we offer unparalleled insights into the challenges and successes that shape educational landscapes in diverse settings. Join us as we dive deep into the fascinating world of education, where every episode promises a treasure trove of insights designed to connect, develop, and empower the brilliant minds shaping our future. Whether you’re seeking fresh perspectives, practical tips, or a dose of inspiration, the Teach Middle East Podcast is your must-listen resource. Tune in and transform the way you teach!
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S6E20 Teaching in Dubai: The Reality Check With Adrianna Rose
Send us Fan MailWe talk with Adrianna Rose about teaching in Dubai, building a life in the UAE, and how content creation can help other teachers make an informed move. We compare UK and UAE schools,…
S6E19 What Does the Data Miss? Seeing the Whole Child with Matthew Savage
Send us Fan MailMatthew and Leisa Grace explore what it means to truly see students as whole people, not just as attainment points on a dashboard. Matthew Savage helps us rethink data and assessment…
S6E18 AI That Works In Real Classrooms With Stephanie Holt
Send us Fan MailWe talk with Stephanie Holt about using AI in schools in ways that genuinely improve learning, from early years self-regulation to GCSE revision and teacher planning. We argue for…
S6E17 How To Build Resilient Teams Under Pressure With Neal Oates
Send us Fan MailWe talk with Neal Oates, Principal of Star International School in Mirdif, Dubai, about leading with kindness while still holding the line on standards. We explore how resilient…
S6E16 Parents vs Teachers vs AI | Who's Really in Control? With Yasir Naveed Riaz
Send us Fan MailWe talk with Yasser Naveed about the growing AI divide between students and the adults meant to guide them, and why the real danger is not AI but ungoverned use. We share clear…
S6E15 Culture, Connection and School Leadership with Mike Gilmour
Send us Fan MailWe trace Mike Gilmour’s journey from Cape Town to Dubai, unpack how apartheid shaped his lens on inclusion, and dig into the daily mechanics of building a healthy school culture. We…
S6E14 How To Prepare Students For 2040: With Arpit Dugar
Send us Fan MailWe explore what a 2040 job market means for schools, teachers, and teens, and why AI will force a reinvention of curriculum, space, and pedagogy. Practical steps help educators shift…
S6E13 From Classroom Teacher to Taaleem CEO: Lessons in Leadership at Scale with Alan Williamson
Send us Fan MailWe trace Alan’s path from rugby pitches and the Boys’ Brigade to classroom leadership and, later, stewarding one of the UAE’s fastest‑growing school groups. Along the way, we unpack…
S6E12 Carl Hendrick On The Science That Actually Improves Learning
Send us Fan MailWe unpack what actually drives learning, why engagement is a poor proxy for understanding, and how to align curriculum, instruction, and assessment for long-term memory. Carl Hendrick…
S6E11 Redesigning Schools For A Faster World with Russell John Cailey
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when school moves from vague ideas about “reimagining” to the nuts and bolts of design? We sit down with Russell John Cailey, founder of Elham Studio and former, to map a…
S6E10 Educating For The Saudi ArabiaVision 2030 While Staying True To British Roots with Jeremy Newton
Send us Fan MailWe talk with Jeremy Newton, director of schools at the British International School Riyadh, about leading seven campuses during Saudi Arabia’s rapid transformation and how a…
S6E9 What Keeps A Principal Rooted For Eleven Years With Richard Drew
Send us Fan MailWe meet Richard Drew, principal of Jumeira Baccalaureate School, and trace his path from sporty Nottingham kid and clarinettist to long-serving IB headteacher in Dubai. He shares why…
S6E8 From Wall Street To Riyadh: Building Schools That Put Children First With Ng Yi-Xian
Send us Fan MailWe trace a candid journey from Wall Street to Riyadh, exploring how a family‑owned school group opened Saudi Arabia’s first international Reggio‑inspired preschool and a trilingual…
S6E7 Rethinking School For The Students Who Don’t Fit with Hugh Viney
Send us Fan MailWe explore how a flexible online and hybrid model supports anxious and neurodivergent learners, elite athletes, and mobile families, while helping schools expand subject options…
S6E7 Inside Dubai College: Culture, Leadership, And Kindness With Tomas Duckling
Send us Fan MailWe sit down with Dubai College headmaster Tomas Duckling to explore how a top school stays kind, rigorous, and human. From Watford roots and boarding school leadership to distributed…
S6E6 Building Classrooms Where Every Student Belongs With Dr Salma Waly
Send us Fan MailSalma and Leisa explore how to build classrooms in the UAE where every student feels seen and valued, and where local culture is integrated alongside global learning. Practical steps,…
S6E5 What Does It Take to Rise in Educational Leadership? With Nicki Williams
Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to rise from teaching assistant to Director of Education? In this candid conversation, Nikki Williams shares her remarkable journey through international education…
S6E4 AI in Education: How To Navigate the Future Together With Dan Fitzpatrick
Send us Fan MailDan Fitzpatrick returns to discuss the rapid evolution of AI in education since our last conversation in 2023, exploring how generative AI has moved from simple text-based tools to…
S6E3 Beyond DEI - Decolonizing Education with Rosemary Campbell-Stevens
Send us Fan MailRosemary Campbell-Stevens, veteran educator and decolonisation advocate, shares her journey from the Investing in Diversity programme to her current work reimagining education systems…
S6E2 Breaking School Leadership Myths With Nick Hart
Send us Fan MailNick Hart, Principal of Horizon English School in Dubai, shares his journey from aspiring footballer to educational leader and unpacks how school leadership must evolve beyond…
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Teach Middle East Podcast has published 149 episodes since October 2020, covering topics in Business, Education.
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