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…
Article #5 – Dr Caroline Brokvam Principal, International School of Western Australia Caroline is currently the Principal of the International School of Western Australia and brings over 20 years of experience in diverse, community-minded international schools. She previously served as the Director of the American School of Antananarivo, an International Baccalaureate World School in Madagascar,…
Article #4 – Dr. Angela Meikle Originally from California, Dr Angela Meikle is an experienced educational leader with two decades of international education experience across IB schools in China, Vietnam, and Singapore. Her roles as a teacher, learning leader, curriculum coordinator, and Head of Elementary have shaped a strong foundation for her work with the…
Article #3 – Donnah Ciempka, Head of School Leadership often presents itself in unexpected ways, and for women in education, the journey can be both challenging and profoundly rewarding. In our third feature, we feature Donnah Ciempka, an inspiring international education leader whose journey is defined by courage, authenticity, and an unwavering belief in saying…
Article #2 – Rachel Edwards, Head of School Secondary, Singapore With over 30 years of experience internationally, Rachel Edwards, has built a career grounded in creativity, courage, and care. From her first leadership role to guiding diverse international teams, Rachel continues to champion environments where young people feel safe, heard, and inspired. In this conversation,…
Article #1 – Sian May, Head of School, Kuala Lumpur Education is evolving at a pace never seen before. Rapid advances in technology, the pressures of climate change, and the growing need for mental health support mean today’s students and their schools face unprecedented complexity. Aspire2’s Voices of Change series shines a light on the…
Working with Aspire2 on our recent principal appointment was a genuinely collaborative and values-aligned experience. As a young school with a strong commitment to community, student-led values and with many stakeholders, we needed a recruitment partner who could understand and adapt to our unique context – and Aspire2 exceeded expectations. From the outset, Michael, Rowena,…
SERIES 2: Episode 6 We are excited to share our interview between Andrew Fuller and Dr Michael Boots. Andrew is a clinical psychologist, family therapist, author, speaker and creator of learning strengths. His work has brought together more than 5000 communities reaching more than half a million and of our young people to help them…
As educational leadership becomes increasingly global, we’re excited to announce the official launch of Aspire2’s International Executive Search services. Aspire2 now connects exceptional leaders from around the world with schools globally, including in Australia, and supporting Australian leaders seeking international opportunities. This move reflects the growing demand from schools for global leadership talent, and our…
We are delighted to announce our new partnership with Richard Boerner and his team at TruFit Talent, our first international partner, based out of Seattle, Austin and Boston. TruFit Talent shares our vision for transforming recruitment and leadership in education. By leveraging advanced AI-powered smart technology, TruFit Talent will complement Aspire2’s existing recruitment and search…