Worked collaboratively through the process of mission, vision, and core values development with a diverse community (AAS, CNG, WMS, OSD)

Led the continuous school improvement process beginning with the mission, setting goals, forming action plans, measuring impact, and cycling back (AAS, CNG, WMS, OSD)

Enrolled in a leadership course from the IBO - Leading an IB Learning Organization - focused on developing and strategically growing IB programmes (AAS)

Deeply involved with backward design systems for developing, enacting, and improving curriculum, instruction, and assessment (CNG, WMS, OSD)

Designed, utilized, and leveraged systems for data collection and use to inform all aspects of the school’s performance (AAS, CNG, WMS, OSD)

Celebrated successes with the community to help them feel empowered and motivated for more improvement (AAS, CNG, WMS, OSD)

Grew together with the community as we were intentional about doing better with diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (AAS, CNG, WMS)

Built strong relationships with Board members respecting our roles and synergizing to accomplish great things together (AAS, WMS)

Developed, revised, and maintained policies and operational procedures to support an efficient school (AAS, CNG, WMS)

Supported the professional learning of the Board related to educational research and emerging trends in teaching and learning (AAS, CNG, WMS, OSD)

Worked with the Board on the review and revision of the school’s mission, policies, and strategic direction to ensure long-term sustainability and success (AAS, WMS)

Studied with the AAIE and the Good Governance Project about effective Board operations and relationships with the Head of School (AAS, CNG)

Hired and supported hundreds of teachers and staff who successfully align with the school’s mission, vision and values (AAS, CNG, WMS, OSD)

Led comprehensive professional development for teachers and staff aligned with strategic goals and measured by shared progress toward those goals (AAS, CNG, WMS, OSD)

Brought teachers and staff along with the design, implementation, and improvement of professional standards and evaluation systems (CNG, WMS, OSD)

Successfully built a collaborative climate where everyone shares victories and strives together toward improvement goals (AAS, CNG, OSD)

Wrote, implemented and trained staff on comprehensive policies for child protection in collaboration with other international schools and agencies (AAS, CNG)

Grew and nurtured highly effective leadership teams who research, plan, lead implementation, monitor and respond for continuous improvement (AAS, CNG, WMS)

Worked with a Board finance committee to strategically align fiscal resources to support the mission and vision (AAS, WMS)

Managed capital and operational budgets to ensure responsible use of funds so programs are well resourced (AAS, CNG, WMS, OSD)

Undertook multi-tiered development and fundraising to secure millions of dollars for school programs and facilities (WMS)

Oversaw operational departments including transportation, security, facilities, and medical offices (AAS, WMS)

Developed and implemented a code of conduct for students and community members to guide interactions at the school (AAS, CNG, WMS)

Built relationships with embassies and local governments, including navigating regulations, to ensure favorable standing for the school (AAS, CNG, WMS, OSD)

Built formal communication systems that were clear, consistent and relevant for families and all stakeholders (AAS, CNG, WMS)

Utilized strong skills in informal communication to develop strong relationships with families and important connections for the school within the community (AAS, CNG, WMS, OSD)

Established trust with families, students, faculty, staff, and other community members through consistency and follow-through (AAS, CNG, WMS, OSD)

Partnered with parent-teacher groups to ensure families felt explicitly invited to be involved at their children’s school (AAS, CNG, WMS, OSD)

Planned and delivered many parent education sessions based on needs identified through the community (AAS, CNG, WMS, OSD)

Fostered connections with the broader community for service and learning opportunities for students and valuable skill sets and resources for the school (AAS, CNG, WMS, OSD)

Created a climate of trust where it is safe to try new things, safe to make mistakes, and safe to grow together (AAS, CNG, WMS, OSD)

Practiced disciplined organization and self-management so others could feel supported and the focus could stay on the school’s goals (AAS, CNG, WMS, OSD)

Embraced critical reflection by being transparent with feedback and my own self-evaluations - shared all staff feedback, quantitative and qualitative (AAS, CNG, WMS)

Found ways to be intentionally transparent with data to support needed changes and innovations (AAS, CNG, WMS, OSD)

Built strong professional networks both locally and internationally to support my leadership and the leadership of others (AAS, CNG, WMS)