Principal's Blog

Belonging – A Leadership Practice

by Dr. Howard Stribbell When I attended the #LYIS26, conference in Hanoi, I expected strong sessions, thoughtful dialogue, and practical takeaways. What I did not expect was how quickly I would notice...

The Courage to Lead Differently

by Karolina Bloom “Inclusion is not bringing people into what already exists; it is creating a new space, a better space for everyone.” – George Dei Inclusion is frequently described as a...

Why Sustainability Cannot Stay on the Margins of School Leadership

by Simon Lightman If sustainability really matters to schools, why does it so often slip down the priority list the moment accountability pressure rises? That question feels especially pressing right...

Calling and the Cost of Becoming

by Terri Pham A Bag, a Dream, and a One-Way Ticket Sixteen years ago, I boarded a plane with two duffel bags, a bachelor’s degree in education, a teaching credential, and a calling I did not yet...

Why Accreditation Matters

by Dr Kelley Ridings Accreditation Isn’t a Badge; instead, a Battle Worth Fighting A school that dares to call itself high-quality should submit to a truly rigorous accreditation process that...

Trust: Reflections on My Journey in Leadership

by Jomar Conde The Quiet Engine of an Educational Community Trust is the quiet engine of any healthy school community. Looking back on my time leading and serving ten head teachers, over a hundred...

Thirty-Years in Education: The Beauty and Power of Small Schools

by Robert Randall As a school principal, I am often asked why some families actively seek out a smaller school environment for their child. After more than 30 years in education, including senior...

The Fear and the Freedom: A Kitchen Table Dialogue on Agency

by Kanwal Malik As school leaders, we spend our days dissecting educational management, leadership theories and accreditation standards. We draft policies designed to level up international school...

Being Excellent Was Never Enough

by Shaina Neal On Imposter Syndrome and learning the hustle My second year as a school leader, I sat in a room with principals, organizational leaders, and heads of institutions, many of whom had not...