In this discussion, we delve into the practical application of AI for educators and school leaders and consider the challenges we are still to face.

Key themes:

• Practical application, choosing the tools and taking time to familiarise yourself with different AI applications
• The role of AI to support professional development
• How to create guidelines and regulations to support safe school use of AI
• Looking ahead, the advancements in AI that may have the most significant impact on education in the coming years

Guests include:

Leon Furze: Consultant | Author | PhD Candidate | Director @ Young Change Agents | Director @ Reframing Autism

Stefan Bauschard: AI Education Policy Consultant at The Union College, New York

Austin Farwell: Head of US Theatre at Taipei American School

In this interview, Rachel Edwards, Head of Secondary at Dover Court International School, reflects on her leadership experience, the successes, challenges, and the advice she would give all aspiring leaders.

Key themes:

• The search for new experiences and the willingness to take on new challenges.
• The shared successes of educational leadership
• 'You can't have everything all of the time', navigating the choice to have a family and how this impacts women in leadership positions.
• The gained perspective of being a woman in international education and how this develops a greater sense of empathy.
• The importance of putting yourself forward and taking opportunities.

In our next interview, we speak to Caroline King, Head of Primary at the International School Seychelles. Caroline is an incredibly discerning leader who is open and reflective about her successes and challenges.

Key themes:

• A trajectory of success, pressures and reflections
• The role coaching has played to enable success
• The intersectional experience of black, female leadership.
• The importance of recognising and alligning your ethics and values for authentic leadership

In this next interview, we speak to Ruth Whymark, Senior Vice-Principal and Head of Primary at Doha College, Ruth provides thoughtful reflections on the experiences of women in school leadership, and highlights the importance of leading with authenticity.

Key themes:

• The motivations to teach and take on leadership positions internationally
• The juggle of a young family whilst in a senior leadership position
• Addressing and challenging stereotypes of women as primary care-givers
• Advice on supporting and raising other women up

In this first interview, we speak to Nicki Williams, Director of Charter Schools at Taaleem, Nicki is an open and inspiring guest, talking about her journey through leadership, the successes and challenges she has faced throughout.

Key themes:

• The journey from classroom teacher to Director of Charter Schools Taaleem.
• Memorable successes.
• Challenges, from imposter syndrome to work-life balance.
• Perceptions of female leaders and the unique offering female leaders contribute.
• Advice for aspiring female leaders.

In this interview, Anna Azarova, Communications Lead for BISU details the extraordinary efforts the school have made to provide engaging and interactive learning experiences.

Key themes

• Remaining present in people's consciousness, how BISU works to shine the light on their educators and students.
• The development of Global student projects, connecting students from around the world with BISU students.
• Recruitment challenges, BISU are doing incredible work to maintain their provision, however, they need teachers. Could you, or someone you know teach in Ukraine? Contact us or Anna on LinkedIn for an opportunity to do something incredibly rewarding and make a real difference!

In this interview, co-Heads, Sam Irving and Leona Dauphin talk openly about their experience of collaborative leadership, their successes and what they have learned.

Key themes

• Establishing a shared vision with common goals as joint school leaders
• The devision of responsibitlies and the crucial role of trust.
• The successes of co-headship and the exciting future of The Garzón School

In collaboration with our partners at Apptegy, we were joined by directors of marketing from two large international schools to explore the importance of brand identity for international schools. Watch the full conversation below!

Key discussion themes:

• The importance of brand for the whole school community and the authenticity of students as brand ambassadors.
• The audience and stakeholders that a brand must influence for a school to prosper, from parents to teachers.
• Practical strategies that schools can use to determine and influence how their brand is perceived.
• Common branding mistakes, from inconsistent messaging to maintaining a valuable message.

Guests include:

• Esther Clark: Executive Director of Marketing Online Schools at Inspired Education Group
• Kath Lewis: Director of Admissions and Marketing at Nord Anglia International School Al Khor
• Mike Mueller: Director of Sales at Apptegy
• Will Poff: Director of UK Sales at Apptegy

In this inspiring interview, Anton Zastavnyi, CEO of The British International School Ukraine, highlights the incredible dedication of the teaching staff who continue to provide students with their education, support and sanctuary.

Key themes:

• The first response of the school when war was declared, the decisions to remain open and how has the ongoing situation in Ukraine has affected the school's daily operations.
• The ways the school community has rallied together to support students and families at this time.
• How the international community can support educational insitiotions in Ukraine, including the British International School Ukraine (BISU).
• The hopes and aspirations of BISU moving forwards.

Claire King, ISN Community Manager sits down with Dr Emily Meadows to discuss how clear school policy on LGBTQ+ rights provides safety and security for staff and students.

Key discussion themes:

• The significance of supportive adults.
• The power of policy when navigating potential barriers or misconceptions.
• The importance of reflection and returning to policy to ensure it is responsive to evolving needs