Summary

In this Blue Skies Leadership Podcast episode, Dan Kerr and Daniel Mendes interview Sheena Nabholz, the Deputy CEO of the Academy for International School Heads (AISH.) They discuss the evolving landscape of international education, the importance of connectedness, the integration of AI in schools, and the critical need for equity and inclusion. Sheena shares her blue sky vision on how schools can leverage data to personalize learning and the role of AISH in fostering collaboration among educational leaders worldwide.

Organizations and Resources mentioned

https://www.academyish.org/ - The Academy for International School Heads (AISH) is a vital organization for anyone in the role of Head or Deputy Head of an international school. Founded with the ethos "By Heads, For Heads," AISH is dedicated to supporting and advocating for the professional development of international school leaders.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurynn-evans-2a79984/ - Laurynn Evans from UnConstrainED

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marketingedgeboston/ - Beth Goldstein - Babson from Senior Director, Academic Strategy for the Babson Youth Impact Lab

https://www.curriculumassociates.com/ - Evidence-Based Instruction to Help Every Learner Grow without Limits

https://www.searchassociates.com/ - Partnering with Quality International Schools and Exceptional Educators to Serve and Enrich Learning Worldwide

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:53 The Future of International Schools

05:48 Connectedness in Education

08:59 Embracing AI in Education

11:58 Equity and Inclusion in Schools

15:00 The Role of Data in Personalized Learning

18:06 The Work of the Academy for International School Heads

20:54 Conclusion and Future Connections