MAGAZINE
August 2025



As you flip through these pages, think about this: what do we want schools to give our children beyond academics? Resilience? Empathy? A sense of belonging? Small boarding schools may just hold the answer. At K12 Digest, our goal is to keep these conversations alive, because education is never static, and neither should our thinking about it be.

COVER STORY
Honoring Tradition While Pursuing Innovation


Christopher Herman, Head of School, Garden School


Christopher Herman is the Head of School at Garden School, a Nursery to Grade 12 independent college-preparatory day school in New York City. Chris writes and speaks often on topics relevant to education such as Literacy, the Arts, Technology, Innovation, and Motivation.

FEATURED SCHOOLS
New Summit Academy Costa Rica


Helping Young Minds Connect Inward and Act Outward


New Summit Academy was never part of anyone’s long-term plan. It began with a need, an idea, and a shared leap of faith. Today, it stands as a model of what’s possible when education is built on trust, collaboration, and a deep belief in human potential.

ACADEMIC VIEWS
Is AI Taking Over or Joining in?


Joshua Levenson, Executive Headteacher, St. Andrew's Catholic Primary School


Joshua Levenson is an Executive Headteacher in London, leading a highly successful primary school celebrated for its exceptional performance and strong community ethos.

ADMIN PERSPECTIVE
Inspiring Young Minds through Innovative Education


Michelle Jane, Principal, Sayfol International School, Kuala Lumpur


With over 20 years of experience, and a distinguished career spanning several continents, Michelle began her journey as a Physical & Outdoor Education teacher in New Zealand before extending her horizons to England, and thereafter to Asia.

ADMIN PERSPECTIVE
A Call to Action: We Must Do Better for Our Children, Our Students


Michele Gay, Founder and Executive Director, Safe and Sound Schools


Michele Gay, founder and executive director of Safe and Sound Schools, is an internationally recognized leader in comprehensive school safety.

ADMIN PERSPECTIVE
Personalized Learning, Global Citizenship: A Framework for the Modern Classroom

Nam Ngo Thanh, Vice Principal, Tập Đoàn BCONS/em>

Nam Ngo Thanh is an educational leader, innovator, and advocate for equity-driven, holistic learning. Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation.

ACADEMIC VIEWS
Fostering Academic Excellence and Student Wellbeing


James Kemp, Deputy Head of School, Mooltripakdee International School


James Kemp is an experienced international school leader, educational consultant, and published writer. Currently the Deputy Head of School at Mooltripakdee International School in Pattaya, Thailand.

INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE
As VC and Federal Funding Dries up, International Edtech Markets Hold the Key


Michael E. Spencer, CEO and Founder, Global Expansion Strategies


With more than 30 years’ experience in the K-12 EdTech sector, Michael E. Spencer is CEO and Founder of Global Expansion Strategies, a Silicon Valley-based growth, advisory and investment firm that works with education companies to expand globally.

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