In this episode of 'Kids Gone Global' from the International School of Hamburg, host Sarah Reich interviews five students—Noelle, Tammy, Annabel, Ben, and Gasper—about their transformative journey to Sri Lanka. Crossing cultural boundaries, these teenagers participated in a student-run program assisting local Sri Lankan communities in schools and sustainable projects. They share their initial expectations, experiences of cultural immersion, emotional challenges, and the impactful service activit...
Apr 23, 2025•22 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, we dive deep into the lesser-known IB International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (CP), currently offered in over 400 schools and recognized by more than 310 universities globally. Our guest, James Knight, a CP alum from the International School of Hamburg (ISH), shares his personal journey and experiences. James discusses how the CP, blending academic courses with real-world career skills in fields like business, arts, and technology, provided him with the flexibility ...
Nov 22, 2024•34 min•Ep. 9
In this episode of Kids Gone Global, host Sarah Reich sits down with Dr. Nneka Johnson , a leading voice on innovative educational technologies, to discuss the integration of generative AI like ChatGPT into schools. They explore how educators and administrators are responding to this fast-changing technological frontier. Dr. Johnson recounts her background in design thinking and her journey into AI, highlighting its potential to transform learning while acknowledging the associated challenges su...
Sep 24, 2024•21 min•Ep. 8
In this episode Ana Mara Leppink, a Dutch German national who graduated in 2023 and is now a student at Harvard University, and Navin Proff, a German student set to begin his studies at Yale University share with us how they navigated the international school and beyond . They discuss their diverse experiences with the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum at ISH, detailing how it prepared them for university and shaped their personal development. Ana and Navin highlight the rigorous acade...
Aug 20, 2024•35 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, we delve into the critical role of arts in education with Adrian More, an award-winning pianist, composer, stage director and Head of Arts department at the International School of Hamburg. Adrian shares insights from his journey and student success stories, highlighting the transformative impacts of arts on mental resilience and self-belief, as well as discipline and critical thinking. He addresses challenges in integrating arts into the education system and presents compelling...
Jul 08, 2024•35 min•Ep. 6
In this episode of Kids Gone Global, Tracy Rabbitts, Assistant Principal at the International School of Hamburg (ISH), shares her insights into utilizing data to enhance teaching practices. Tracy's journey as an educator began in England, where she recognized the importance of assessing student learning. Upon transitioning to ISH, Tracy delved deeper into data analysis to understand student needs better. She explains the data-wise process implemented at ISH, which involves setting specific learn...
Feb 29, 2024•26 min•Ep. 5
In this episode of Kids Gone Global, 'The Power of Play-based Learning,' Sarah Reich interviews Dr. Suzan Weishof, an expert in play-based child therapy. Dr. Weishof explains that unstructured play is crucial for developing social, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Based on these important findings, Suzan describes how the International School of Hamburg incorporates play-based learning into its program and after-school care offer. She explains how play assists teachers in meeting each ch...
Feb 01, 2024•32 min•Ep. 4
In our first episode, Dr. Alan Knobloch discussed the important role of schools in helping students develop crucial skills for their future by offering real-life challenges and experiences. This included fostering students’ self-awareness, building up their social and emotional resilience and enhancing their problem-solving abilities. In this episode, we explore skills that young people can acquire outside the traditional classroom and school campus, particularly in the great outdoors. Our guest...
Dec 04, 2023•26 min•Ep. 3
In this digital age, our children are growing up as digital citizens. To ensure their safety and ability to contribute positively to society, educating them about their digital responsibilities is essential. Join us on Kids Gone Global as we talk to Laura Jakubowski, the Technology Integration Coach about how she developed a digital citizenship curriculum for the International School of Hamburg tailored to younger students, focusing on digital literacy and societal participation. The program fol...
Nov 23, 2023•42 min•Ep. 2
In this first episode, we delve into the core of the matter: what is the purpose of school today? What skills do students need to learn for their future and how do schools go about teaching them? Our guest, Dr. Alan Knobloch, the Head of the International School of Hamburg, will argue that to best prepare citizens of the future who can thrive in an ever-changing global environment, schools should aim to serve the needs of the child as a whole, develop students’ knowledge and their talents, but a...
Sep 24, 2023•29 min•Ep. 1
