Educators Going Global

43. Warm Vibes From Latin America: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Michael Adams of the TRI Association

Audrey Forgeron and David Carpenter Season 2

!Hola a todos! You are in for a real treat today. We were fortunate enough to speak with Michael Adams, Executive Director of the TRI Association. This is an association of schools in Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and the Caribbean. Michael embodies the spirit of community, connection, and sharing that supports the TRI mission. He also represents yet another current and ex-HOS that is genuine, dedicated, and wise in their leadership. Starting with his own Going Global Story and then throughout the interview, Michael demonstrated warmth and humanity that clearly reflected the vibe of the part of the world that is his chosen home.

A few of the topics covered in the interview: 

  • The role and mission of TRI
  • TRI initiatives and activities
  • When recruiting to the region, what can one expect regarding school cultures, practices, positives, and challenges. 
  • Topics and trends for the region going forward

Dr. Adams is a long-time LATAM leader, educator, administrator, colleague, and friend!! More importantly, he is a very proud husband (going on 36 years with Clara Rico), father of three adult boys (David, Nicolas, and Tomas), and grandfather of two amazing little boys (Eduardo and Lucas)! After growing up as a TCK in Tokyo, Japan, attending ASIJ, and then going for his undergrad degree and graduate school in Texas, Michael has spent the past 33 years in Colombia and Mexico, an experience that has made him the person he is today: a true global citizen! 

Our two different guiding questions were, “What does the TRI Association do, and how can educators access its services?” 

This episode was recorded on November 6, 2023.


Contact Information: TRI Association Contact Page 


Resources Mentioned in the Episode: 

TRI Association

Erma Anderson: Math in International Schools


Categories: School Life | Recruiting 



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