Educating Young Minds to Lead with Purpose in a Complex World
Gavin Kinch is the Principal of ACS International Singapore and a global education leader known for championing purposeful, values-driven leadership. With extensive experience across international school environments, he is recognized for building school cultures that combine academic excellence with character development, global citizenship, and systems thinking. Beyond his role...
Teaching Economics Through Curiosity Debate and Real-World Thinking
Vanja Lucic is an educational leader and published economist with over a decade of experience advancing teaching innovation, faculty development, and student achievement in international schools across Asia and Europe. She is currently the Head of Business and Economics at King’s College International School Bangkok. She designs concept and...
From Failures to Forward Motion: Resilience in Education
Jeff Haddock is an experienced educational leader focused on building resilient, student-centered learning environments that prepare students for academic success and life beyond school. With a background in counseling, student support, and leadership in independent schools, he brings a systems-level approach to strengthening culture, accountability, and student growth. Currently...
Teaching Mandarin Through Culture, Curiosity and Real-World Learning
Fang Wang is a dedicated Chinese Language Teacher in the World Languages Department at NIST International School, Thailand. She brings over twenty-six years of experience as an IB educator across the PYP, MYP, and DP programmes. Her career has taken her to IB World Schools in Beijing, Hong Kong,...
Designing Learning That Prepares Students for Life
Emma Weston is an innovative educational leader with over 15 years of international experience across London, Taipei, and Bangkok. She holds a degree in Primary Education and Global Citizenship from the University of Chichester and a Master’s in Educational Leadership. Deeply passionate about Early Years and Primary education, she...
Rethinking School Leadership Through Teacher Agency and Human Centered Learning
Dr. Helen Chatburn-Ojehomon is an educational leader and researcher focused on international school leadership, teacher agency, and the growth of international education in emerging markets. She serves as Deputy Head of School at Ibadan International School, Nigeria, providing leadership across Pre-School, Junior, and Senior School while supporting academic development...
The Honour of Being Yourself: Authentic Leadership in International Schools
Dr Nigel Winnard is an experienced international school educator, leader, researcher, and consultant with more than 20 years of headship experience. He founded Sudan’s first IB World School and served as Head of the American School of Rio de Janeiro, leading its transition to a two-campus IB World Continuum...