111. International Education -- Shaping a Giving Spirit

Text us with topic or guest suggestions! How does being a student in an international school shape a person? There are many ways, and of course, each person’s experience will be different. One result of having the experiences that students gain through their international education is that they become a teacher in an international school. From there, they may move on to become an administrator or a school head - or even the head of a whole association of schools! This has been the pathway of today’s guest, Dr. Michael Adams. Michael has been living, teaching, leading and raising a family in the warm atmosphere of Colombia for  many years. So many, in fact, that he now considers Colombia to be his home. Join us as we discover what shaped Michael into the person he is today – and the humanitarian venture that he is now sponsoring as a result!  Dr. Adams is a long-time LATAM leader, educator, administrator, colleague, and friend!! More importantly, he is a very proud husband (going on 36 years with Clara Rico), father of three adult boys (David, Nicolas, and Tomas), and grandfather of two amazing little boys (Eduardo and Lucas)! After growing up as a TCK in Tokyo, Japan, attending ASIJ, and then going for his undergrad degree and graduate school in Texas, Michael has spent the past 33 years in Colombia and Mexico, an experience that has made him the person he is today: a true global citizen! Guiding question: “How has being a student – and then an educator – at international schools shaped who you are today?” Topics addressed:  Michael’s background as a student and then an educator in international schools What led Michael to become an educator, then a leader in international schools, and finally the head of a regional organisation of international schools Why Michael has such a huge affinity for Colómbia How Michael’s experiences of getting help fostered his desire to give back The origin story of the Solidarity for Colómbia fundraising campaign The importance of Service Learning experiences for students of international schools Resources Mentioned in the Episode:  Link to Donate to Solidarity for Colómbia Botellas de Amor Fundación TRI Association Contact Information:  Michael on LinkedIn TRI Association Contact Page  Recorded on September 15, 2026. Categories: School Life | Travel Support the show Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patreon/educatorsgoingglobal! Email us with comments or suggestions at [email protected] Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube. Listen on your favorite podcast app: connect from our share page. Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.