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1. Hi Clara, tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from, and what were you doing before joining THINK Global School? I was born and raised near Barcelona, Spain, until I was 18 and moved to the United Kingdom to pursue my undergraduate studies in International Relations, German, and French. Afterward, I relocated to Switzerland for four years, where I first worked at an international boarding school and...

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1. Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from and what were you doing before arriving at THINK Global School? I was born and raised in London, United Kingdom. I moved to New York in 2002 to join my husband. I have two sons. Before moving to the US, I worked as a Civil Servant for 3 Government departments. In the US, I have worked at The British...

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Russell brings a wealth of experience and innovative thinking to the education industry as a globally-minded educator and leader. Born in Manchester and now based in Dubai, Russell has spent over two decades as an educator and leader in the world's first traveling high school (TGS) and the Loreto network of global schools. As the Managing Director and architect of the THINK Learning Studio (TLS), Russell is dedicated to disrupting...

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Chung Man Chan is the chief product officer at THINK Learning Studio and formerly THINK Global School’s visual arts teacher. Prior to joining TGS, Chung Man spent five years teaching IB Visual Arts at various international schools in Hong Kong. Originally from Australia, Chung Man’s professional background also includes time working as an arts administrator for a major art museum in Sydney. Chung Man received her Bachelor of Fine arts...

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Joann McPike is the founder of THINK Global School and the chair of its board of directors. Her vision has created a global learning environment built on the foundation of empathy, diversity, resilience and self-reflection. Joann McPike has dedicated her life to pursuing her passion for world travel. Joann grew up in New Zealand and developed a desire to explore the world at a young age. To date, she has...

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Mark S. Benno, Ph.D, is widely recognized as the Curriculum Evangelist. In this role he helps organizations envision and develop effective technology integration programs. He likes to challenge people to exceed their dreams; professional development is his passion. Most of his work over the past eighteen years has been in faculty development, for educators of students from preschool to graduate school. As a speaker, Mark addresses educators nationwide on the...

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Native to the Bahamas, Lisa’s island roots date back several generations. She is a mother of four children and has enjoyed a 20+ year career in finance as an accountant. Lisa (aka Mama Lis) is at her best when her household is brimming with teenagers and young adults. She enjoys the lessons, the learning, and the laughter young people bring to any environment. Having raised and educated four uniquely different...

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Simon Liebel is the Founder of Entourage Collection, a private member’s concierge and luxury travel company he founded in London in 2010. Entourage Collection’s headquarters are in London, with a second office in New York City and new offices on the horizon in Dubai, Monaco, and Miami. Simon has always been a strong supporter, advocate, and fundraiser of the arts and culture and acts as an advisor to various organizations,...

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Ashley Silver is a founding member of THINK Global School and a firm believer that education begins with seeing the whole child: mind, body, and heart. Passionate about redefining soft skills as foundational skills, Ashley further developed THINK Global School's InsideOut Program, a curriculum focusing on the social-emotional well-being of youth and tools for self-discovery. Having collaborated with students, teachers, and administrators across 40 countries, Ashley has been instrumental in...

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James Wei is a passionate philanthropist in education, conservation, and healthcare. James was the founder and CEO of Worldview Technology Partners, a venture capital firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, and has helped guide many IT and Biotech companies to success. Worldview pioneered the concept of combining patient investing with assisting startup technology companies to become global players. James pioneered business development services for startups to bridge the gap...

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Are you interested in applying to THINK Global School but aren’t quite sure if it’s right for you? That’s OK! It’s a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. To help you in your application process, we’ve put together a list of five things we feel every applicant to THINK Global School should know. We hope you find them helpful.  1) You’ll gain an education by living and learning in the...

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Term One is officially in the books! Our CM1 community was based in Sabah, Malaysia's capital city of Kota Kinabalu, which serves as a gateway to the island's many natural splendors. Beaches, reefs, mountains, and rainforests became a classroom for students as they became familiar with the beliefs, practices, and traditions shaping modern Sabah. Students attended hands-on sessions during the term with four prevalent ethnicities: Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Indigenous....

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Sabah is playing the role of a “classroom” for 34 international students as they spend two months learning about the State’s diversity and acquiring fresh experiences that they may incorporate into their lives back home. The students, aged between 15 and 17, are from the New York-based Think Global School – the world’s first traveling high school. They live and study in a different country every semester, engaging in place-based and project-based learning pertinent to the nations they visit.

 

 

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The THINK Global School Leadership Team is delighted to announce the July 2022 launch of the THINK Learning Studio, a global innovation, consulting, and professional training center focused on interdisciplinary real-world learning. The launch of this initiative is a statement from both the Board and Leadership Team of TGS's commitment to spreading the methodology of the Changemakers® Program and our continued faith in the project-based learning format. The Studio team hopes...


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Hi Amethyst, tell us a bit about yourself.  I am a passionate educator with three years of experience, and I’ve just finished my first year with TGS. I specialize in the humanities, particularly history and writing. Before joining TGS, I completed a Master's degree where I researched contextual learning and focused on adolescent psychology during my undergraduate education. Outside of the educational space, I enjoy music, dancing, yoga, card games,...

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Where and how do you learn? How do you develop a passion for curiosity? How do you keep your mind open to new people, ideas, and possibilities? These are all questions being faced by educators and students as our world gains a more global context.  For a rare few who are lucky enough to have talented and equally curious teachers, this might happen in the confines of the classroom. But...

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 Hi Andy, tell us a bit about yourself. I grew up in the beautiful industrial city of Birmingham, and after a career in mental health work and various bits and bobs, I qualified to become a teacher. After a few years in the UK, I moved to the British Virgin Islands (which many viewed as an improvement even on Birmingham!) and from there on to Switzerland, my first stint at...

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1. Hi Maxim. It's been two years now since you graduated from THINK Global School. What have you been up to in that time?  Since graduating from TGS, I have been attending the University of Toronto studying mineral (mining) engineering. I know you might be asking why, out of all engineering, I chose mineral engineering? It's because I want to throw myself into the space mining industry. I figured it...

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Another school year is coming to a close at THINK Global School, which means graduation is right around the corner for the Class of 2021. And while their academic experience was different than previous classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all of our graduates continually demonstrated the characteristics we value so much as a community: perseverance, continual improvement, a thirst for knowledge, and the practicing of environmentalism, to name a...

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Tattooing is the most misunderstood art form in Japan today. Looked down upon for centuries and rarely discussed in social circles, people with tattoos are outcasts in this country, banned from most public spaces such as beaches, bathhouses, and even gyms. Tattoos have an extensive history in Japan, and to truly understand the stigma behind them it is essential to be aware of their significance. The first records of tattoos...

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Greetings TGS, Long time reader, first time blogger here. Some of you may have noticed that I can be a little patriotic... My friends in Abu Dhabi used to joke that New Zealand has "small country" syndrome because it is always determined to be the best. I think like the Canadians, we are determined not to be seen as the same as our more populated neighbours. With that in mind...

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With THINK Global School’s term in Bosnia and Herzegovina recently concluded, we thought we’d share a few interesting facts about the heart-shaped country with you. Whether you are working on a school project or planning a trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina yourself, we hope you find these seven facts useful!! Fact #1) Sarajevo was the first city in Europe with a full-time electric tram Trams have a long history in...

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Ready to embark on the educational journey of a lifetime?

A passion for travel. A strong academic record. And the desire to improve the world as you experience it. If this sounds like you, you just might be our ideal candidate! Start your application with a five-minute inquiry form - you never know where you might end up.

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