Sharon the Guide Hog | Turkey, China, Laos, Thailand

ITP - 74 (Audio Only) Sharon Dent, has a rich background as an "army brat" . She shares her journey from being a journalist in Kansas to becoming an international teacher. Her global teaching career, influenced by a lifelong exposure to travel, includes stints in Turkey, China, Laos, India, Chile, and Thailand. Sharon discusses balancing her professional life with personal pursuits, such as a year-long break working with horses and her husband's interest in lutherie. She also talks about creating "The Guide Hog," a blog that reflects her passion for immersive cultural experiences and learning from local guides during her travels. The International Teacher Podcast is a semi-weekly discussion with experts in international education. International school leadership, overseas teachers, and everyone that makes up our international schools can benefit from hearing stories and advice about living and teaching overseas. Additional Gems Related to Our Show: Signup to be our guest https://calendly.com/itpexpat/itp-interview?month=2025-01 Our Website⁠ - https://www.itpexpat.com/ ⁠JPMint Consulting Website - https://www.jpmintconsulting.com/ Books By Gregory Lemoine: ⁠"International Teaching: The Best-kept Secret in Education"⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed. ⁠"Finding the Right Fit: Your Professional Guide for International Educator Recruiting Fairs and Amazing Stories of a Teacher Living Overseas⁠" |by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed. Partner Podcasts: Just to Know You: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/just-to-know-you/id1655096513 Educators Going Global: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/educators-going-global/id1657501409 Relative Hashes: #internationalteachersday #internationaleducation #overseaseducation #internationalschools #education #teacherburnout #teachersalarynews #teachersalary #teacherrecruitments #overseaseducatorfairs