PFO2GO TCK Track
Presenter
Michèle Phoenix
TCK Consultant | Global Outreach Mission
Born in France to a Canadian father and an American mother, Michèle is a consultant, writer and speaker with an international mindset. She taught for twenty years at Black Forest Academy (Germany) before launching her own ministry advocating for Third Culture Kids under Global Outreach Mission. Today Michèle travels globally to consult and teach on topics related to TCKs, while writing novels in her spare time. She is inspired by good conversations, mischievous students, and paths to healing. Michèle's website is https://michelephoenix.com.
TCK Track Session 1: Introductions and Flipsides
Description: In this TCK track, Michèle Phoenix takes us on a journey of discovery into the world of Third Culture Kids. In this first session, she introduces this complex group of people by taking us through a series of interesting benefits and challenges (“Flipsides”) that TCKs possess.
TCK Track Session 2: Three Cultures of Influence
Description: This session will look at three major cultural influences that shape all TCKs. Michèle will also spend a bit of time looking at the important subset of TCKS known as MKs (missionary kids) that you will meet in most international Christian schools.
TCK Track Session 3: Grief and Its Impact on Faith
Description: In this session, Michèle covers some of the TCK “hard stuff” that comes with growing up among worlds. Your attention to this issue will prepare you for your work with TCKs.
TCK Track Session 4: Relationships, Belonging, and Influence
Description: In this final session on TCKs, Michèle walks us through how TCKs process relationships and belonging. She will also give us some tips on how we can help the TCKs in our spheres of influence navigate those same areas in healthy ways.
Inspirational Video: Why I Started a Christian School
Description: Hear one school leader briefly explain why she founded a Christian school in her country.