Principal's Blog

That’s Not My Job”: Reframing Professional Expectations in International Schools

by Michael Iannini One of the most frequent and quietly corrosive challenges international school middle leaders face is the “That’s not my job” response from colleagues. It’s a moment that can stop...

My Journey in Educational Leadership: A Personal and Professional Reflection

by Christopher Hoddinott My journey into educational leadership has been marked by continual growth, driven by a deep-rooted passion for education, an enduring commitment to student well-being, and an...

Smart Thinking

by Jo Owen When I was asked to write a book on Smart Thinking, I was both excited and terrified. The terror came from a very simple question: “What is smart thinking?” If you had to write a book about...

A Retention Framework as the Major Recruitment Strategy

by Raymond Lee As a deputy principal of an international school in Hong Kong, I have come to realise that the retention of teachers is as crucial as their recruitment. While we often focus on hiring...

FOMO In Tech: A Change Leadership Tool or a Trap?

by Nishant Sharma In today’s rapidly evolving world of technology, FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) has become more than just a social media slang often used by Millennials and Gen...

From Meetings to Meaningful Collaboration: Stop Talking, Start Engaging

by Karen Shantz How many meetings do you attend weekly? Do you leave feeling energised? Or do you, as Milos Markovic put it, spend most meetings “daydreaming about your next vacation, your lunch menu...

Building on the AI Indicator: Piloting a Practical Framework for Middle Schools

by Dr Megel Barker A few days ago, I shared my reflections in The International Educator on the growing tension around generative AI in schools. That article, Promoting Responsible...

How Schools Can Prevent Child Abuse and Violence Through Education

by Nam Ngo Thanh The Role of Schools in Protecting Children The issues of child neglect and violence, including school bullying, are some of the most complicated problems of the modern world, and they...

#LYIS25 Foshan – The Future of School Leadership Starts Here

by Siobhan Brady There are some moments in life when you know you’re part of something special. You can feel the buzz. You can feel the shift. That is exactly what happened at the very first Leading...