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…
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,…