Practical Tips for School Success, with Wendy Zuverink Perry

Have you ever bumped into a teacher outside of school and brought up a classroom question? If it’s anything other than a compliment, tread carefully! As Wendy says,  “There’s no such thing as a small question when you’re talking about your child.” Have you ever noticed a divide between local and foreign populations at your child’s international school and wondered how to cross it, or asked which curriculum is the best fit for your child (spoiler alert: that’s the wrong question)? Then you’re sure to learn a few things from today’s guest. Wendy also shares  Why it’s so important to let your kids “fail,” that is, struggle or make mistakes Why sleep is way more important than finishing homework The #1 way parents can help their children succeed with English as an additional language and more. RESOURCES mentioned in the episode:  Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth - get your copy on Amazon US Compass Education - "Thinking and Learning for a Sustainable World" - a systems thinking approach to global citizenship - course begins September 21. RATHER READ? I’ve got you covered. Transcript is on the episode webpage. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Take a screenshot and share it with your friends … tag @ResilientExpats. You might also like: Episode 6 - Schools Need Team Players, with Kate O'Connell ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST: Wendy Zuverink Perry has been involved in education in one way or another for the last 36 years. From chauffeuring an autistic boy all over town on her bike, to coordinating and leading summer camps, to developing rural preschool and health programs as a Peace Corps volunteer in Paraguay, to teaching on the Navajo and Zuni Indian reservations in the United States, with a stint as an elementary school principal, to 10 years teaching overseas, she has experienced a lot in education. Wendy strives to make learning fun, interesting and interactive. When she’s not teaching second graders or coordinating ESL programs, Wendy likes to hang out with her science teacher husband, her 15 year old daughter, hike, practice yoga, and play the piano with Simply Music (it makes her feel like a rock star!). CONNECT with Wendy Zuverink Perry: Wendy says, “I’m working to create a collaborative school wide model to strengthen the language skills of all students. This is an area I feel passionate about, and if anyone out there has ideas I would welcome them.” Email Wendy Twitter @oh_chestnut ABOUT YOUR HOST: Kim Adams is an American raising three daughters along with her math-teaching husband of 20 years. She loves photography, reading, thunderstorms, walking on the beach, camping where there are no bugs, and has a weakness for mint chocolate chip ice cream.  To set up a conversation with Kim to learn how she can support you, go to ResilientExpats.com/Adapt and hit “Apply Now.” CONNECT WITH KIM:  Email Resilient Expats LLC website Facebook page Free Parents Community on Facebook 1:1 Support to smooth your transitions & maximize your expat experience