5. Education, Connection & Community with Dr. Barbara Bush

Send us a message!FIND MY SWISS SCHOOL PLUS+ PodcastEducation, Connection & Community — A Conversation with Dr. Barbara Bush, Principal of The British School BernIn this inspiring episode from FIND MY SWISS SCHOOL PLUS+, host Sandra Hueskes sits down with Dr. Barbara Bush, Principal of The British School Bern, to explore what it truly means to educate with purpose and heart.From her beginnings in community colleges in California to leading an international school in Switzerland, Dr. Bush shares her remarkable journey — shaped by her father’s influence, her Swiss roots, and her deep belief in the power of education to open doors.📌 Highlights from Dr. Barbara Bush:The differences — and surprising similarities — between public and private education in SwitzerlandHow international schools can bridge cultures while staying rooted in their local communitiesWhy trust, connection, and curiosity are essential ingredients in every classroomThe evolving role of technology and AI in education — and how schools must adapt thoughtfullyThe joy of teaching, and how giving children “space to be curious” can change everythingDr. Bush’s reflections on community, compassion, and the beauty of lifelong learning make this a must-listen episode for parents, educators, and anyone passionate about the future of education.🎧 “You have to like people, and you have to like the world,” she reminds us — a powerful message for our times.🎧 “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Jane GoodallBARBARA'S RESOURCES & BOOKSThinking Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanPedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo FriereHarvard Kennedy School’s online basic flipping kit. Steps to a Flipped Learning ExperienceETH Zürich provides this excellent orientation for flipping a classroomJonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams, including this article, Flip Your Student’s Learning, on ASCD’s websiteFIND MY SWISS SCHOOL PLUS+Schooling. Parenting. Stories. Insights. Support. Just for you.Follow The British School Bern🌐 Website📷 Instagram💼 LinkedIn📘 Facebook▶️ TikTokFollow Find My Swiss School📷 Instagram🌐 Website💼 LinkedInSupport the showFIND MY SWISS SCHOOL