Teaching Internationally with guest Cody Ratcliffe | S1E8

Join us as Cody Ratcliffe shares his international snowboarding journey, working in China and beyond, and offers insights into teaching across cultures, adapting communication, and balancing global and domestic seasons. Geneviève Pilotto also shares from her vast experience in teaching overseas as well as hitting on many of the logistical elements of training staff and managing the oversight of the program as a whole. Chapters - 00:00 - Introduction and Context Setting 00:15 - Cody's Snowboarding Journey 05:59 - International Course Providers and CASI's Role 10:52 - Experiences in China and International Teaching 13:55 - Travel Plans and Logistics 13:55 - Technical Difficulties and Solutions 16:33 - Balancing Domestic and International Work 18:33 - Resorts and Travel Experiences 20:56 - Snowboarding Adventures and Unique Experiences 21:38 - Palate Cleanser 26:43 - A Day in the Life of Teaching in the Dome 29:44 - Navigating Environmental Challenges 32:53 - The Art of Communication with Translators 35:40 - Cultural Exchange in Snowboarding 39:15 - Advice for Evaluators Considering International Teaching 41:28 - Qualities of a Successful International Evaluator 46:36 - Personal Experiences and Connections in Snowboarding 50:41 - Balancing Travel and Personal Life 58:22 - Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Reflections