by Rowena Minney Retention.
The Real Measure of a Recruiter’s Success? This article has taken me a while to write, and I’m actually glad it has.
Although not a complex topic, the many conversations I’ve had since with principals, HR professionals, and teachers have shaped what I’m about to share.
The idea first sparked at …
by Dr Dan Gilfillen Working in bilingual and international schools around the world for the last 16 years, one area of leadership has become apparent to me as a crucial element of leadership: sustainable change management.
While readers of the LYIS Principal’s Blog may be well versed in sustainability (a big term to unpack) related to curriculum, …
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by Ariane Baer-Harper My passion for speaking about cultural competence in school leadership started subtly over the years of working in international schools across several continents.
It grew during moments with a colleague when I didn’t realize I had upset them, or in conversations where I felt I was missing nuances I thought I should …
Cultural Quotient: The Most Important “Q” in International School Leadership Read More »
by Estelle Baroung Hughes I.
Conceptualizing peace in international education Peace is a spiral of hope that starts at the level of self and spreads out towards others and the world.
Because peace both grounds and de-centers us, it can be compared to a seed of beauty that grows within us and produces healing fruits …
by Simon Attwood I landed my dream job.
Of course, one could argue that, just over two months in, it’s still the honeymoon period, but actually, I’m not convinced that there is a honeymoon period.
A school is like a machine – it keeps moving and going, and it doesn’t care what you feel – …
by Alexa Rose Pettinari As a woman working in sustainability leadership within international schools, I’ve had the privilege (and challenge) of guiding students, staff, and communities toward whole-school sustainability.
While students often bring passion and curiosity, I’ve faced pushback ranging from limited resources to scepticism about the feasibility of ESG initiatives.
Navigating these challenges has …
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by Katarzyna Czapor For international school leaders, the call to full inclusion is often framed as an ethical imperative, yet its implementation frequently founders on the sharp rocks of budget and resources.
As the Regional Head of SEND and Inclusion for a diverse group of schools in Malaysia, spanning preschools to IGCSE, across both national …
Is Full Inclusion Actually Sustainable? Defining the True Cost of Ethical Leadership Read More »
by Aleksandra Deul After a decade of working in international schools across continents, I’ve met brilliant classroom teachers.
Unfortunately, many of them have been struggling with burnout.
When we discuss this issue, the focus often falls on heavy workload, endless behaviour management, and the demand for lighter duties.
Yet, these conversations usually circle in a …
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by Megan Dreher As an educator for the past 20 years, I am acutely aware of the demands of the school year and the limited time available for professional development (PD).
Yet, carefully designed PD – particularly for multilingual parents, teachers, and administrators – can significantly strengthen teaching and learning.
In this article, I would …
by Sayd Shah I never expected to become Acting Principal, at least not at this point in my career.
For years, I had been working as Vice Principal, focused on curriculum, leadership, and student progress.
I was comfortable in that role, proud of what we were building as a team.
Then, without warning, I was …
Dropped in the Deep End: Reflections on Ethical Leadership Read More »