6. The IB Curriculum, Belonging & What Truly Matters with Barry Dequanne

Send us a message!FIND MY SWISS SCHOOL PLUS+ PodcastThe IB Curriculum, Belonging & What Truly Matters  — A Conversation with Barry Dequanne, Director of ISZLIn this enlightening episode of FIND MY SWISS SCHOOL PLUS+, co-hosts Sandra Hueskes and Pascale Baumgartner sit down with Barry Dequanne, Director of the International School of Zug and Luzern (ISZL), for a deeply thoughtful conversation about what it means to lead a school community with purpose, integrity, heart and the value of kindness.Barry shares his love of learning and curiosity, why trust and belonging are the foundation of any great school, the value of an IB Curriculum, and how ISZL is rethinking what student success really means in a changing world.📌 Highlights from Barry Dequanne:Why kindness lies at the center of ISZL’s mission — and how a sense of safety enables students to thriveWhy encouraging curiosity, engagement and resilience are fundamental to learning and growthHow education is a shared endeavor between parents, teachers, students and communityHow self-awareness and being accountable for your learning is a gift that keeps on givingHow ISZL and the IB Diploma fosters global citizenship, personal development and skills beyond academicsHow schools can nurture both academic achievement and student well-beingBarry’s reflections on community, character, and the power of natureBarry’s wisdom, humility, and clarity of purpose make this a powerful episode for parents, educators, and anyone passionate about education done thoughtfully and well.🎧 About learning: “The classroom is not just in the school building, it's everywhere.”🎧 About AI: “We have to have the courage to ask questions. We have to think about the future... We cannot lose our humanity in this process. We have technology to support our humanity, not replace us, not diminish us."Barry’s Recommended Resources, Readings & InspirationsBarry's BlogThe Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Johnathan HaidtHumankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger BregmanEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeownFollow ISZL🌐 Website📷 Instagram💼 LinkedIn📘 Facebook▶️ YouTubeAbout Us:We’re Sandra Hueskes and Pascale Baumgartner, education consultants at FIND MY SWISS SCHOOL, Switzerland’s leading school consultancy. We support families in choosing the right public, private, international, or boarding school across the country. From workshops and one-to-one support to corporate partnerships, we’re here to help families make informed and confident decisions about schooling in Switzerland.FIND MY SWISS SCHOOL PLUS+Schooling. Parenting. Stories. Insights. Support. Just for you.Follow Find My Swiss School📷 Support the showFIND MY SWISS SCHOOL