MAGAZINE

DECEMBER 2025

This issue of K12 Digest brings together diverse voices from the K12 ecosystem. Readers will find thoughtful perspectives on leadership, learning environments, innovation, and the evolving expectations placed on schools worldwide. Each piece adds a different lens, reminding us that education is strengthened when multiple viewpoints share the same table.

COVER STORY

Building Compassionate Learners for a Smarter Future

Dr. Liam Hammer, Head of School, International School of Lusaka

Teagan Collins, Associate Principal at Westbourne Grammar School, is a respected educational leader with extensive experience across the independent school sector.

FEATURED LEADER

Helping Learners See How Valuable They Are

David J. Tinagero, Head of School of St. Andrew's School

Under Tinagero's leadership, St. Andrew’s feels less like a formal institution and more like a close community. Students feel a sense of belonging. That sense of belonging gives them the confidence to take on real academic challenges and think deeply.

ADMIN PERSPCTIVE

Celebrating STEM Through Innovation and Human Connection

Dr. Dogan Tozoglu, Executive Director, River City Science Academy

Dr. Dogan “Dr. T.” Tozoglu is the founder and Executive Director of River City Science Academy (RCSA), the largest and highest-performing charter network in Duval County, Jacksonville.

ADMIN PERSPCTIVE

Designing Schools for a Lifelong Learning

Giuseppe Auricchio, Chief Learning Innovation Officer, SEK Education Group

Giuseppe Auricchio is the Chief Learning Innovation Officer at SEK Education Group, leading transformation across SEK International Schools and Universidad Camilo José Cela.

ADMIN PERSPCTIVE

Driving Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Steven Trotter, School Principal & Executive Chair - Barwon North Central Principal Network, Department of Education

Steven Trotter is a nationally awarded Australian educational leader, author and leadership specialist with more than twenty years in the profession.

ACADEMIC VIEWS

Preparing Students for Global University Success

Jonathan Marchant, Head of Senior School, Epsom College Malaysia

With nearly two decades of experience in British and international education, Jonathan Marchant has held senior academic leadership roles at several of the UK’s most respected schools.

ACADEMIC VIEWS

Empowering Educators & Students to Drive Meaningful Change

Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket, Principal, Howard County Public School System, TEDx Speaker & 2x Bestselling Author

Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket is a wife, mother, principal, author, speaker, and President of the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals.