The Canadian K-12 landscape is evolving fast. Classrooms are going digital, learning is becoming more personalized, and interdisciplinary thinking is the new norm. In this issue of K12 Digest, we highlight the schools and leaders shaping this transformation. You’ll also discover school profiles, expert viewpoints, and thoughtful commentary from across the K-12 education space.
Joanna Povall, Principal, Wales International School
Joanna Povall brings over 25 years of leadership experience in schools across the UK, France, and the UAE. She currently serves as the Principal of Wales International School in Abu Dhabi, where she is dedicated to developing academic excellence and student success.
Fostering Purpose-Driven Learning in a Digital Age
What really makes J. Addison special is how much it cares about students growing up as people, building good character, and feeling like part of a community. It’s not just about getting good grades, but about becoming a capable, responsible, confident and kind individual. And for many students, like Johan and Tony, that makes all the difference.
Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket, Principal, Author, and Speaker
Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket is a wife, mother, principal, author, speaker, and the 2025 President of the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals. She also serves as an adjunct professor at McDaniel College.
Dr. Gina DiTullio, Principal, Rochester City School District
Dr. Gina DiTullio holds a doctorate in Executive Leadership from the St. John Fisher College of Education and brings almost 30 years of diverse experience in the field of education.
Dr. Charles Lentz, Superintendent, New Hope-Solebury School District
Dr. Charles Lentz, Superintendent of the New Hope-Solebury School District since 2018, has transformed the district through visionary leadership.
Christopher Herman, Head of School, Garden School
Christopher Herman is the Head of School at Garden School, a Nursery to Grade 12 independent college-preparatory day school in New York City.
Carl Morris, Co-Founder, educave
Carl Morris, Co-Founder of educave, draws on extensive insights gained while building and scaling other EdTech and Education businesses, such as The Online School, EDAI, and Carfax Education.
Dr. Daman Harris, Co-Founder and Co-Director, Building Our Network of Diversity (BOND) Project
Dr. Daman Harris is an award-winning education leader committed to equity, instructional leadership, and educator development.
FEATURED SCHOOLS
EDITOR'S PICK
The Role of Executive Coaching in Enhancing Leadership Skills in K-12 Education
Building Teacher Resiliency: How District Leaders’ Retention Efforts can Help Address Teachers Shortages
Navigating the Digital Labyrinth: The Critical Role of Digital and Media Literacy in Grades K-8
Modern Etiquette in Our Schools
LEADERS IN FOCUS
Pioneering a Future Where Education Meets Innovation
Dr. Fahad Altuwaijry’s journey from academia to executive leadership is a testament to his belief in education’s transformative power. Starting as an…
Shaping Future-Ready Students Through Innovation Global Perspectives and Holistic Education
Building a Community Where Everyone Thrives
ACADEMIC VIEWS
Shaping Future-Ready Learners through Innovation Wellbeing and Human Connection
Nicholas Bevington is an award-winning educational leader with over two decades of experience, including 18 years as a head. As Head of…
Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Real Life: The Power of Applied Learning
Is AI Taking Over or Joining in?
ADMIN PERSPECTIVE
Fostering a Culture of Collaboration and Excellence in Education
Nick Casey is a dedicated educational leader whose work is centred on cultivating a strong and unified school culture, delivering high-quality learning…
From Punitive to Restorative: Transforming School Culture Through Restorative Practices
Personalized Learning, Global Citizenship: A Framework for the Modern Classroom
INDUSTRY VIEWS
A Call to Action: We Must Do Better for Our Children, Our Students
Michele Gay, founder and executive director of Safe and Sound Schools, is an internationally recognized leader in comprehensive school safety. After the…
Bite-Size Learning, Big Results: Why Microlearning is the Future of Education
Mentorship, Equity, and Impact: Rethinking Leadership in Schools
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Notebook
In a country as large and diverse as ours, the only way to ensure uniform access to best-in-class education for everyone is…
Ken42
Alef Education
EDTECH INSIGHTS
Integrating Virtual Technology in Education
Based in Dubai, UAE, Max Hsu is the regional director for ViewSonic Operations in the Middle East and Africa since 2018. In…
Make Learning Faster and Better For Students with Various Platforms & Tools
Why is Data and Privacy Increasingly Becoming more Popular in the EdTech Sector?
STEM STORIES
STEM, What is it Really?
Born in Brisbane, Cran has had a lifelong obsession with all things aerospace. Being a pilot since the age of 16, his…
STEAM Gaining Its Due Traction by Inspiring Young Students to be Interdisciplinary Innovators
STEM Best Practices in K-12 Education
BEST PRACTICES
Mission Molecular Literacy: A Framework for Transforming Chemistry Education
Creating fun and accessible chemistry stories has been a labor of love for Colleen as a retired University of Arizona chemistry professor…
Reimagining Executive Protocol and Global Education for the Next Generation
From Reflection to Transformation: Embedding Antiracism into Everyday Practice
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BOOKS & REVIEW
Book Review: Manuel Hernandez’s Every Child Coming to America
I love reading the writings of young immigrants who come to America because of circumstances they may not control, and they quickly…
SUCCESS STORIES
Tríade Educacional
Tríade Educacional is an educational consulting company that has the objective to promote innovation in education through teacher training, content production, and…
Education Soul
Santosh Phad – Digitizing Rural Education
CPD & CAREER TALKS
Why Career Counselling Cells Are Becoming Crucial in Schools
An icon in the world of education, Ms. Alka Kapur, has marched Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi ahead in full…
The Growing Popularity Of International Education In Asia
What to Expect in the War for Talent?
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
IBEForuM Hosts the Digital Learning APAC Summit to Decipher the Hindrance Faced by the Education Sector in the APAC…
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be the driving force to boost e-learning. The E-learning market of the Asia Pacific region is…
