From Teaching ESL to Admin in International Schools

Podcast: International Teacher Podcast · Current Cohosts: Hannah, Jacqueline, and Greg

Opublikowano: 2026-09-19

ITP-160 explores international teaching through the lens of LeeAnna Pekel, elementary principal at Karachi American School, who joins from a suspiciously atmospheric “murder cabin” in Ohio while repatriating for the summer. LeeAnna shares her route from teaching English in Korea to earning certification online, moving into international schools, and eventually returning to Pakistan after being headhunted for leadership. The conversation digs into why less obvious locations like Karachi can become hidden gems, especially when strong school culture, serious safety systems, generous benefits, and welcoming local communities outweigh the scary headlines people love to collect like educational trading cards. Greg, Hann...