Leading in an Era of AI
Dr. Conrad Hughes is the Head of School at the International School of Los Angeles. He is Professor in Practice at Durham University, senior fellow at UNESCO’s International Bureau of Education and sits on the Advisory Board of the University of the People. He has published four books on...
Bright International School – Algarve: Where Joyful Learning Drives Natural Excellence
At Bright International School Algarve, learning begins with a feeling. There is a quiet sense of energy across the campus. Children move between thoughtfully designed spaces with confidence and curiosity. Conversations flow naturally. Ideas are explored openly. The school has built a culture where learning feels alive. That atmosphere...
Closing the Loop: Aligning Schools, Universities, and Industry in a Skills-Based World
Dr. Carolyn Mason Parker is an experienced international school leader with a background spanning the UK, USA, Middle East, and Africa. She currently serves as Executive Head of School, leading strategic development across multiple campuses and supporting innovation in teaching, learning, and school design. Her work focuses on aligning...
Building Schools Where People Feel Seen and Learning Follows
Dr Matt Pitman is an experienced educational leader and author passionate about researching connections across school communities. Matt’s experience is varied, from the leadership of curriculum teams and programs to student wellbeing, student improvement and community engagement portfolios. He has led Positive Education and student support programs and has...
Empowering School Leaders to Lead AI with Courage
Dr. Kip Glazer is the principal of Mountain View High School in Silicon Valley. She is the author of Ready to Lead with AI: A Practical Guide for School Leaders, a Google Certified Innovator, and a CSTA Equity Fellow. She advises the EngageAI Institute and contributed to the U.S....
Transforming Online Learning from Access to Academic Excellence
Heather Rhodes is the founder and Principal of Highgrove Education, an online British secondary school for academically ambitious pupils who want to achieve their potential outside the traditional school environment. She has been a pioneer in online education for over ten years, previously running Harrow School Online, the world’s...
From Idea to Doors Open: Managing School Development Projects
Dr Denry Machin’s diverse background spans international schooling, independent boarding, and the UK state sector. Formerly Head of Upper School at Harrow Bangkok and Associate Director of Special Projects for Harrow International Management Services, Denry now works on international school openings, upgrades, mergers and turnarounds. Focussed on the implications...
The Real Risk Is Cognitive Offloading: Building Critical Thinking in the Age of AI
Nick Casey is Head of Primary at Dulwich College Suzhou, with over 15 years of leadership experience across Australia and international contexts. A CIS-trained evaluator, he brings deep expertise in whole-school strategy, curriculum design, assessment systems, and professional learning. Having served as Deputy Head, Dean of Primary, and Whole...