Article #11 – Kathryn Hemming Kathryn Hemming is an Executive Coach and Educational Leadership Consultant with over 25 years of teaching and leadership experience across the UK and Asia. She specialises in supporting education leaders to strengthen their practice through coaching, research-informed programs, and tailored professional support. Kathryn currently leads relationship development across Southeast Asia…
Article #12 – Dr. Amanda Sunderman Dr. Amanda Sunderman is the Director of The American International School of Vilnius and a CEESA Board Member. With extensive experience in international education, she is passionate about creating challenging and engaging learning environments for students while supporting and learning alongside colleagues. Amanda is driven by a strong belief…
Article #10 – Olamitoyosi Babatunde In this edition of Voices of Change: Women Shaping International Education, we feature Olamitoyosi Babatunde – an educational leader, consultant and capacity builder whose work spans classrooms, leadership programmes and cross-continental collaboration. With a leadership journey shaped by discipline, vision and a deep commitment to excellence, Olamitoyosi has dedicated her…
Aimee PresnallWell-Nest Founder There is a moment that almost every newly appointed school leader knows. It happens somewhere in the first few weeks. You are in back-to-back meetings, learning new systems, reading a culture you don’t fully understand yet, building relationships with staff, students, parents and other stakeholders who are quietly watching to see who…
Brad Gaynor Most school leaders are busy. That is not in question. The calendars are full, the corridors are walked, the meetings are attended. By any visible measure, they are there. But being there and knowing what is actually happening are not the same thing. There is a pattern that repeats across schools, regardless of…
Article #9 – Dr Maggie Wright Dr Maggie Wright is an international education leader with extensive experience across many continents, holding senior executive roles in large multi-school organisations. Her work spans school improvement, organisational transformation, and cross-functional leadership, integrating education, operations, governance and sustainability. Maggie holds a Professional Doctorate focused on evidence-informed leadership and decision-making…
I’ve worked in various sectors over the past 25 years, including education, and there seems to be one common factor that separates vibrant organisations from mediocre ones: Strategic Intent. When you ask a business owner, or a Chair of the Board, or a CEO/Principal of a community organisation what their strategic intent is, they may…
Article #8 – Dr Rachel Edoho-Eket In this edition of Voices of Change – Women Shaping International Education, we are honoured to feature Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket, a Principal, TEDx Speaker, two-time bestselling author, President of The Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals, and recognised District Administration Top 100 Education Influencer. With a career spanning classroom teaching…
Article #7 – Avnita Bir What inspired you, as a woman, to step into educational leadership? Education is a deeply human profession built on relationships, behaviour and trust, yet it has changed remarkably little since the industrial age. While most professions have embraced collaboration and innovation, teaching often still operates in silos, with educators working…
Article #6 – Joanna Povall In this edition of Voices of Change, we feature an inspiring conversation with Joanna Povall, author of Kind Leadership: Leading Schools with Empathy, Honesty and Impact, a Principal, COBIS Lead Improvement Partner, and Tes International School Principal of the Year 2024/25. Renowned for championing empathy, integrity and high-impact leadership, Joanna…