COVER STORY

We Tested Everything. Except Learning

David Jenkins is an experienced international school leader with nearly 30 years in education across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. He has led IB continuum schools through authorisations, evaluations, and periods of growth, and is known for being a visible, people-centred leader who values strong relationships with students,...

ADMIN PERSPCTIVE

Empowering Schools to Lead the AI Conversation Together

Luke Ramsden is an award-winning Senior Deputy Headmaster and Director of Safeguarding for the St Benedict’s family of schools.  In September of this year he is taking up the position of Headmaster at St John’s College, Cardiff. Named NAPCE Pastoral Leader of the Year 2021–22, he has worked with...

Transforming Educational Vision into Global Reality

Dr. Nigel J. Winnard is a seasoned international school educator, leader, researcher, and consultant with over 20 years of headship experience across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and South America. Holding a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from USC and an MA from Michigan State, he founded Sudan’s first...

Redefining Success Beyond Grades to Purpose

Ciaran Cunningham-Watson is an experienced international school leader with over 20 years of educational experience, including headships in schools in the UK, Spain, Mexico, the UAE and Singapore. With a proven record of driving improvement and building inclusive, values-based communities. His leadership is grounded in kindness, respect, and integrity,...

ACADEMIC VIEW

Building Schools Where Values Drive Excellence and Community Shapes Learning

Stephen Crinall is Headteacher at Laleham Church of England VA Primary School in Surrey, leading a thriving, community-focused school grounded in a strong Christian ethos. He is committed to fostering a culture where pupils and staff flourish, balancing high academic expectations with wellbeing, inclusion, and personal development. He has...

BEST PRACTISES

Belonging is Not a Program: Why School Culture is Built Through Systems, Not Moments

Dr. Kesha Carter is the Director of Culture, Belonging, and Engagement at Gates Chili Central School District in New York. With over 18 years of experience in organizational culture and leadership, she works at the intersection of student experience, staff engagement, and system-level change. Dr. Carter specializes in helping...

Development in Motion: How Study Away Partnerships Accelerate Growth for Students and Schools

Adam Beeson is Strategic Enrollment Director at New Summit Academy Costa Rica, a supportive boarding school and study abroad experience for high school students, and The Bridge Costa Rica, a supportive gap program for young adults. He brings nearly two decades of international school teaching and leadership experience in...