Kids Gone Global - The International School of Hamburg Podcast

Welcome back to Kids Gone Global from the International School of Hamburg, the podcast that opens the door to the evolving world of international education.

In Season 1, we explored the purpose of education through multiple lenses: play-based learning, digital innovation, the arts, outdoor experiences, and the many pathways students take as they grow into global citizens.

In Season 2, we shift our focus to those navigating today’s global challenges firsthand. This season features conversations with teachers adapting to rapid change, school leaders making critical decisions, and students whose questions and curiosity push learning forward.

Together, we explore the big issues shaping the future of teaching and learning:
  • How do educators stay grounded when the world feels unpredictable?

  • What does it mean to prepare young people for a future we can’t clearly define?

  • How do international schools create stability—and spark possibility—amid global uncertainty?
Through honest dialogue and diverse perspectives, Kids Gone Global highlights education as one of society’s most powerful platforms for understanding, resilience, and meaningful action.

A curated reading list for Season 2 is available on our website. Visit: https://info.ishamburg.org/podcast

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Creators and Guests

Host
Sarah Reich
Sarah Reich, your host, serves as the Director of Community Relations at the International School of Hamburg. With a career in European government relations and public affairs, Sarah has worked within EU institutions, the consular corps, and leading international companies. Her academic and professional interests have always centred on governance and citizenship, making the mission of the International School of Hamburg—to prepare students as tomorrow’s global citizens—a perfect fit. In 2022, upon joining the International School of Hamburg, Sarah launched the Kids Gone Global podcast. This initiative aims to provide a platform for sharing the insights of experts and students in the dynamic field of international education. Through the podcast, she engages parents and the broader community in discussions about modern educational approaches and how international schools are addressing contemporary challenges in learning and growing up in a global environment.

What is Kids Gone Global - The International School of Hamburg Podcast?

In the new podcast series "Kids Gone Global" we embark on a journey to understand how the International School of Hamburg, Germany’s pioneering institution in international education, shapes its students into global citizens.

By delving into these topics, be prepared to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences and perspectives of international education experts and how they prepare students to thrive in a globalized world.

Join Sarah Reich, Director of Community Relations at the International School of Hamburg, as she leads us on this journey. Through discussions with students and experts in education, we learn about the school's approach to helping students hone their skills to be ready for the future workplace and confident to engage actively in an increasingly interconnected world.

There is a reading list available for this series on our website. Please visit - https://info.ishamburg.org/podcast