Diverse Narratives, Inclusive Spaces: A Journey in Drama Teaching

  The countdown is on—just three more days, and it feels like there's still a mountain of things to do. You know how it is when you're going home? You have this grand vision of everything you'll accomplish, but then time just slips away. Sometimes, all you really want to do is just be home, and do absolutely nothing. I guess that's the trade-off we make as international teachers. Honestly, when I'm back home, all I really want is to immerse myself in theatre and help others hone their skills—whether it's students, fellow teachers, or even local schools. This trip, despite the time crunch, was still incredibly fulfilling. My wife, Annette, finally got to see my hometown, which I've missed terribly. We managed to plan my parents' wedding anniversary, and I even got to lead a student theatre workshop. That's something I genuinely love doing—it feels good to give back to the community that shaped me. We also made it up to Baguio City, which holds a speci...

  This school year, I'm going to be sharing my experiences as a Theatre teacher at an international school. I've been working in international schools for nearly a decade now, so I'll be taking some time to look back on everything I've learned, push myself to try new things, and frankly, just share the good times and the not-so-good times that come with the job. It's going to be a real journey, and I want to capture what it's truly like behind the scenes. We'll explore the unique joys of teaching theatre to a diverse group of students from all over the world – the moments of creative breakthroughs, the shared laughter, and the powerful connections that form in a rehearsal room.  But I also plan to be honest about the challenges. That might mean navigating cultural differences, adapting to new curriculums, or even just the everyday frustrations that every teacher faces. My hope is that by sharing these reflections, both the triumphs and the stumbles, it will ...