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Lost in Translation? Rethinking Family Communication in Global School Communities

About this event

International schools are more diverse than ever, yet many communication approaches still rely on one language. When families cannot fully access what is being shared, engagement becomes surface-level.

In this 30-minute panel, hear how school leaders are navigating multilingual communities and rethinking how communication happens day to day. From enabling two-way conversations to ensuring families can engage in their preferred language, we’ll explore what inclusive communication looks like in practice.

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    Loretta Smith Associate Principal & PYP Curriculum Coordinator @ Frankfurt International School

    Loretta has been an educator for more than 20 years working in various International Schools. She currently has the joy of exploring the world with four and five year olds at Frankfurt International School in Germany.

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    Scott Hall Head of Digital Learning @ International School Basel

    Scott Hall is Head of Digital Learning at International School Basel, Switzerland, with over 20 years of teaching experience across all levels of education. A longtime advocate for meaningful technology integration, Scott works with teachers to ensure learning with technology is simply seen as learning. He is a frequent international conference speaker on technology integration and innovative teaching practices.

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    Ciara Ryan Grade 4 (Year 5) Class Teacher @ El Liminar International School

    Ciara is an experienced educator based in Alicante, Spain, currently working as a Grade 4 (Year 5) class teacher at an international school. In addition to her classroom role, she is a Lower School Curriculum Coordinator and Whole School Teaching and Learning Lead, supporting the development of high-quality educational practices across the school. With sixteen years of teaching experience in a diverse international environment that welcomes over 35 nationalities, she brings a global perspective to her work. She has a strong interest in research-led teaching and learning strategies and is committed to continually improving student outcomes through evidence-informed practice.

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