From Hospitality to Innovation: A Visionary’s Path to Progress in Education
In the ever-changing field of education, Miguel Ladeira Santos stands out for his unique approach. The visionary CEO behind International Sharing Schools (ISS), Miguel’s path to education wasn’t a straightforward one. He first made a name for himself in luxury hospitality, owning multiple hotel operations along the way. However,...
Nurturing the Next Generation of Leaders
Phoebe A. Wasfy is a multi-award-winning educational leader and experienced board member with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. She is the principal at Philopateer Christian College (PCC), one of the fastest-growing private schools in Canada. Her love for academia and active involvement in the...
School Climate: What It Is, And Why It Matters
Passionate about education and its philosophy, Jérémie has over 15 years of experience in international schools. His contributions to many publications cover a large variety of topics, from change management to tech integration and student leadership. He will soon be launching Ed Coach, a YouTube channel for teachers and school leaders,...
Let’s Do Lunch: Breaking Bread for Belongingness
Zach Verriden is the Head of School at the Academy Hill School in Springfield, MA. In his first year at The Academy Hill School, Verriden improved annual student retention from 70% to 97% and increased new enrollment by nearly 20%. Prior to serving as the Head of School at...
Retaining Our New Educators: 7 Questions to Consider
Dr. Amy Vitala is the Chief Learning Officer at MobileMind. She is a former high school teacher, district professional learning specialist, and assistant professor of instructional technology. With eighteen years of experience in education, Amy is passionate about professional learning, educator satisfaction, and teacher wellness. She earned her doctorate...
The Personal Learning Device of the Future
Andrew Pass is the founder of A Pass Educational Group, LLC. With 2,400 associates, A Pass works with organizations to develop content. A Pass designs courses, writes assessment questions, correlates instruction to assets, has a world language department, and more. The company works with all levels, from pre-kindergarten to...
How Schools Can Prioritize the Mental Health of Teachers of Color
Dr. Wenimo Okoya is the Founder and Executive Director at Healing Schools Project. She is a passionate practitioner and researcher with experience in program development, training, and delivering guidance around building bridges between health and education in communities of color. She is particularly focused on working with school leaders,...