"Identity is not static, it’s a journey. And education isn’t just about the mind; it’s about the heart."
Adika Crémet is a global educator, advocate, and Third Culture Kid (TCK) with a rich multicultural heritage—Irish, Japanese, Indonesian, and Dutch roots—who has spent nearly 20 years shaping international education and nearly 8 in leadership roles. A UN Young Leader alumna and passionate advocate for human rights, inclusion, sustainability, and multilateral diplomacy, she believes in the power of values-driven action to create lasting impact for future generations.
In This Episode:
Adika shares her profound journey of self-discovery as a TCK, the transformative influence of Maori culture, and her heart-centered educational philosophy, "Educaring." From navigating identity complexities to fostering inclusive classrooms, she offers insights on resilience, empathy, and the importance of intentionality in leadership and life.
• Identity & Belonging – How Adika embraced her multicultural roots, from feeling like a "puzzle" to becoming a "foreign local."
• Maori Wisdom – The deep lessons in sustainability, humanity, and groundedness from indigenous cultures.
• Heart-Centered Education – Why psychological safety, inclusivity, and differentiated learning are key to empowering students.
• Resilience & Self-Acceptance – Overcoming microaggressions by owning her unique identity.
• Global Citizenship – Her vision for multilateralism, intentional leadership, and uniting humanity through education.
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✨Music: Anthony Holland | Researcher: My-Lan Holland | Editor: Cam Tuong
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📍Guest Bio:
Adika Crémet is an international educator and leadership advocate with nearly 20 years of experience in schools across the globe. A true third culture kid with Irish, Japanese, Indonesian, and Dutch roots, she brings a deeply multicultural lens to her work. Currently based in Hanoi, she serves in a leadership role at the United Nations International School (UNIS), where she champions inclusive education, psychological safety, and heart-centered teaching — a philosophy she calls “Educaring.”
A UN Young Leader alumna, Adika is passionate about human rights, sustainability, and multilateral diplomacy. Her lived experience as a global citizen fuels her mission to empower future generations through empathy, intentionality, and a holistic approach to learning.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adika-cr%C3%A9met-she-her-854aa799/