MAGAZINE

MARCH 2026

This issue of K12 Digest brings together a range of perspectives from educators, thinkers, and practitioners who are navigating similar questions in their own contexts. Each piece, in its own way, reflects the tension between progress and purpose.

COVER STORY

Leading With Character in an Age of Intelligent Change

Steve Lupton, Head of School, Australian International School Singapore

An experienced international educator and school leader, Steve Lupton has held leadership positions across Australia, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and now Singapore, bringing a global perspective grounded in strong values and high expectations.

ADMIN PERSPCTIVE

A Greenhouse Education for a Changing World

Becky Lovelock, Head, Pocklington School Foundation

As the first female Head in the school’s 500-year history, Becky Lovelock blends rich tradition with forward-thinking innovation, ensuring every pupil is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive in a warm, low-pressure environment.

ADMIN PERSPCTIVE

Disciplined Governance in an Era of Global Benchmarking

Joseph Thanin Dhammalongkrot, International School Leader & Governance Advisor

Formed within the Catholic educational tradition, Joseph approaches leadership as enterprise stewardship rather than campus management. He advocates measured modernization, scalable academic systems, and governance alignment that protect institutional identity while ensuring long-term sustainability.

ADMIN PERSPCTIVE

Transforming Schools with Values-Based Culture

Jonathan Mace, Head of Senior School, Strathallan School

Jonathan Mace is Head of Senior School at Strathallan School in Scotland, a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school. Prior to this promotion, he held the Senior Deputy Head post at the school having moved north of the border in 2022 from his Housemaster position at Cheltenham College.

ADMIN PERSPCTIVE

Building Brighter Futures through Education

Jessica Walker, Deputy Principal Central, West Leadership Academy

Jessica Walker is an Australian educational leader and former finance professional with over two decades of experience spanning investment markets, strategic analysis and secondary education.

ACADEMIC VIEWS

Creating Classrooms That Matter

Blake Roberts, Deputy Principal, Vienna International School

Dr. Blake Roberts is an experienced educational leader currently serving as the Secondary School Deputy Principal at Vienna International School. His diverse professional journey has spanned multiple sectors and regions, including work in public and private schools in the United States, as well as international schools in South Korea and Austria.

ACADEMIC VIEWS

Redefining Rigour in a Digital Age

Cielo Superticioso, EdTech Executive, Victoria School

Guided by principles of empathy, inclusivity, and collaboration, Cielo works closely with educators to build confidence in new tools and foster a culture of continuous growth.