The East Asia Regional Council of Schools is an organization established in 1958 and since then it has worked to build learning and leadership capacity in international schools in Asia.
EARCOS focuses on building an inclusive community of learners and it currently has 225 member schools in East Asia. These schools have a total of more than 190, 908 pre-K to 12th grade students. EARCOS also has 146 associate members— textbook and software publishers and distributors, universities, financial planners, architectural firms, insurance companies, youth organizations, etc— and 43 individual members.
Membership in EARCOS is open to accredited elementary and secondary schools of international character in East Asia.
EARCOS holds one leadership conference every October and one teachers’ conference every March. In addition, EARCOS funds several weekend institutes hosted by member schools throughout East Asia. EARCOS also organizes a meeting for EARCOS heads of schools every April.
EARCOS publishes its newsletter, the EARCOS Journal, which is distributed to its members three times a year, and a directory of all of its members.
Objectives and Purposes
To promote intercultural understanding and international friendship through the activities of member schools.
To broaden the dimensions of education of all schools involved in the Council in the interest of a total program of education.
To advance the professional growth and welfare of individuals belonging to the educational staff of member schools.
To facilitate communication and cooperative action between and among all associated schools.
To cooperate with other organizations and individuals pursuing the same objectives as this council.
Catriona Moran James Dalziel Jim Gerhard
Rami Madani Gregory Hedger Karrie Dietz President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer WASC Representative Australian International Saigon South NIST International Seoul International International School The International School Singapore International School School School of Kuala Lumpur School Yangon
Maya Nelson Matthew Parr
Marta Medved Krajnovic Kevin Baker
Margaret Alvarez Andrew Hoover Jakarta Intercultural Nagoya International Western Academy Past President Vice-President, International U.S. Dept. of State School School Beijing American International Accrediation, WASC REO, East Asia School of Guangzhou ISS International School Pacific
Edward E. Greene Bill Oldread
Kristine De Castro Maica Cruz Ver Castro Executive Director Assistant Director Assistant to the Events Coordinator IT & Membership Executive Director Coordinator
Edzel Drilo Norman RJ Macalalad Rodrigo Catubig WW Coordinator, Accounting Staff Office Staff Advertising & Sponsorship, ET Journal, Webmaster
Message from the EARCOS Board President & Executive Director
Dear EARCOS Community,
I am thrilled to welcome you to the 2024 EARCOS Leadership Conference!
This year’s theme, “Belonging and Becoming,” is a powerful one. These two words, though distinct, are deeply intertwined. Belonging speaks to the feeling of being accepted, valued, and recognized as part of a community. Becoming, on the other hand, reflects the journey we all take—an ongoing evolution as individuals, professionals, and members of our communities. It’s about striving to become the best versions of ourselves. And the truth is, we cannot fully become without first belonging.
As we gather for this conference, I hope each one of you feels a profound sense of belonging—feels supported, encouraged, and inspired by this EARCOS community. This is a space for all of us to share experiences, learn from one another, and deepen the bonds that unite us as educators and leaders. Together, we can build stronger, more inclusive communities within our schools and beyond.
I would like to take a moment to express our deepest appreciation to our Director, Ed Greene, and the exceptional EARCOS staff for their extraordinary work in preparing this event. Their dedication has ensured that this will be a powerful and memorable experience for us all. I also want to extend heartfelt thanks to our sponsors for their generous support, as well as to the EARCOS Board members, who continue to provide invaluable strategic guidance and tireless service in shaping the future of our organization.
Finally, let’s give our recognition and thanks to the many members and friends of EARCOS who have prepared thought-provoking presentations and keynote speeches. Their contributions will undoubtedly enrich us all, both professionally and personally.
As we embark on these days together, I wish you all an inspiring and rewarding conference. Let us embrace this opportunity to connect, to learn, and to grow. Together, we belong, and together, we become.
All good wishes for a great conference!
Catriona Moran EARCOS Board President
Welcome!
What a pleasure it is to welcome each of you to the 2024 EARCOS Leadership Conference. Thank you for carving out time from your always busy schedules to join together for what promises to be a memorable event.
Our theme, Belonging and Becoming, speaks to a host of phenomena impacting all of us in today’s tattered world, but especially, the students whose futures we help build every day. Today, so many young people struggle to find their place, the numbers of young people who feel alone, isolated, unaccepted and lost are alarming. While schools cannot fix every wrong, we endeavor to ensure that the communities we build provide a safe and healthy place for all, where everyone is included, and everyone is supported on their personal journey of becoming.
So many educational leaders who are with us have tremendous stories to share about the school communities they are building and leading, places where young people do feel welcome, seen, and appreciated for who they are and who they can become.
I want to thank all of our presenters and speakers for gathering together to help us engage in deep conversation and learning together. We are indeed fortunate to have such a dynamic cadre of presenters with us this year. They are the heart and soul of the conference.
A conference such as this takes months and months of detailed preparation. I want to recognize the work of the EARCOS team—Kristine De Castro and Maica Cruz, who handle a mind-boggling array of organizational logistics all year long in preparation for the event--and Edzel Drilo,Ver Castro and RJ Macalalad, who do so much to ensure that everything comes together—and on time!
This conference would not be possible without the support and vision of our Board of Trustees. We all owe them our appreciation for the time they give to EARCOS in addition to their already hyper-busy lives. And, finally, please do remember to visit our exhibitors, without whose support this conference would not have been possible. They have great ideas and programs to share with you.
I wish each of you a fantastic time together and thank you for joining us.
In appreciation,
Edward E. Greene, Ph.D. Executive Director
General Information
EARCOS Secretariat Hours
Registered delegates may claim their name badge at the EARCOS Secretariat located at The Ante Room at the lobby level.
Tuesday, October 22
10:00-15:30
Wednesday, October 23 7:00-15:30
Thursday, October 24
Friday, October 25
Saturday, October 26
6:30-17:30
7:00-17:30
7:00-17:00
If you have any questions or concerns, the EARCOS staff will happily assist you in any way they can.
Name Badges
Please wear your badge at all times for the duration of the conference. Badges are required to attend sessions, lunches, and evening functions.
Internet Access
Wifi internet is available throughout the conference; however, connection and speed may be inconsistent with so many people accessing at the same time. We strongly suggest that you do not rely on a live connection for your presentation.
Get the App
Use the free Whova app to browse the session offerings, plan your day, get notified of any updates, connect with people, and post photos to the social feed. Use the hashtag: #elc2024bkk
Refreshment Breaks
Complimentary coffee, tea and water will be available during the scheduled coffee breaks. Light snacks will be provided once in the morning and once in the afternoon.
- Outside Ballroom 1
- The Garden Suites Tea Lounge
- Underneath the level 1 escalators
What to Wear & Bring
- Outside Malaysia Rooms
- Outside Myanmar Rooms
Delegates are welcome to dress casually. We advise bringing a light jacket or sweater as meeting rooms are air-conditioned and sometimes chilly. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as there is a 3-4 minute walk between the two hotel wings where the conference rooms are located.
Welcome & Closing Receptions
These reception provides a great opportunity for delegates to network and get to know each other. Admission is included in the conference registration fee.
Lunch
Lunch on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday is included in the conference registration fee. Lunch will be served at the Grand Ballroom (lobby level) and Volti Restaurant (lobby level). Exhibitors’ early access to lunch in Grand Ballroom starts at 12:00.
Punctuality
Participants are reminded to arrive on time for all sessions and keynotes. Presenters are given exactly 75 minutes for their workshop and should take care not to run overtime as this could affect the set-up of the presenter scheduled after them.
Mobile Phones
As a courtesy to the presenter and to your fellow delegates, please keep your mobile phones on silent during sessions. Should you need to take a call, please step outside the room so as not to disturb the presentation.
TheBallroomFoyer
II
EARCOS SECRETARIAT
The Shangri-la Hotel
BALLROOM I
VOLTI RESTAURANT
BALLROOM
BALLROOM III
MEARCOS is an agile organization that promotes professional development and connects our educational communities to positively impact learning for all
STRANDS
Physical Education/Wellness/Health
Visual Arts
Film
Design Technology
Robotics
Performing Arts: Choral Music, Dance, Drama, Strings, and Band
Technology
General Education Topics
20th Annual EARCOS
MARCH 19-22, 2025
THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
To What Extent is Inclusion a Truly Universal Concept? - The Culture Dialogue
OCHAN KUSUMA POWELL & KENDALL ZOLLER
We have made the case for schools to develop inclusive cultures in which all members of a community feel known, loved, safe and successful: wherein each stakeholder can claim a sense of belonging, of being seen and valued, and where psychological safety in the environment encourages innovation and creativity. Research links between student achievement and inclusion have been well-documented and are related to increased student engagement and a positive school climate. (read more on Whova App)
Moving Teaching and Learning Forward with Trust-Based Observations
CRAIG RANDALL
As instructional leaders we work alongside teachers to ensure evidence-based pedagogy is embedded into instruction. We craft plans for our schools and facilitate professional learning to bring the goals in our plans to life. We’re in and out of classrooms looking for the impact of teacher learning on student achievement. (read more on Whova App)
Charting the Course to Becoming a Philanthropic International School
DAVE SHEPHERD
How do successful schools leverage philanthropy to achieve their ambitious goals? This workshop will provide a comprehensive framework, examining the key characteristics that drive success and the steps to becoming a philanthropic school. Dave will lead a hands-on, practical session designed to help school leaders establish their own goals and create a personalised roadmap. The workshop will address essential issues, challenges, and decisions that need to be made along the journey.
EARCOS Teacher Leader Institute
JAMES STRONGE & LESLIE GRANT
Professional Growth and Development for Teacher Leaders to Support Sustainable Change in International Schools
Asia Pacific Activities Conference (APAC)
08:00-17:00
WASC Accreditation Training
08:30-16:30
WASC Self-Study Training
Presenters: Stephen Massiah and Alana Steward
Visiting Committee Member Training
Presenters: Natalie Merritt and Dawn Rock
Visiting Committee Chair Training (by invitation only)
Opening Remarks & Announcements THE GRAND BALLROOM
Catriona Moran, EARCOS President & Head of School, Saigon South International School
Edward E. Greene, EARCOS Executive Director
08:30-09:15
Keynote Address THE GRAND BALLROOM
Introduction of the Speaker: Mr. Peter Derby-Crook MBE, Principal, Garden International School
Sponsored by
Laying the Foundation for Innovation in Education
Biography
George Couros is a worldwide leader in the area of innovative teaching, learning, and leading, and he has a focus on innovation as a human endeavor. Most importantly, he is a proud father and husband. His belief that meaningful change happens when you first connect to people’s hearts is modeled in his writing and speaking. In his 20-plus years in the field of education, he has worked at all levels of school, from K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and school and district administrator, and is currently an Adjunct Instructor with the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. George is also the author of the books The Innovator’s Mindset; Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity, Innovate Inside the Box, the “Because of a Teacher” series as well as his latest book “What Makes a Great Principal.” George is also host of the popular education podcast “The Innovator’s Mindset.”
He has keynoted hundreds of conferences, including national conferences on five different continents. His work has been translated into multiple languages due to its worldwide impact.
You can learn more about George at his website georgecouros.com
09:15-09:45 MORNING TEA/COFFEE BREAK & Sponsored by EXHIBIT TIME
Visit our Exhibitors
GEORGE COUROS
Streamline your talent management
Schrole provides 400+ international schools from around the globe with:
• Job posting and talent attraction
• Sophisticated applicant tracking and selection software
• Industry leading child safeguarding functionality
• Online and in-person recruitment events
• Faculty and staff onboarding and screening
As a Schrole subscriber, you’ll enjoy:
• Unlimited job postings and database search with no placement fees
• Unlimited digital contract signing
• Outbound recruitment marketing
The majority of our new international faculty now come to us through Schrole. In fact, our school exclusively uses Schrole as our global recruitment tool, having tried and stopped using other sites. This is how much faith we have in Schrole as a valuable resource with good customer service.
Tsinghua International School, Daoxiang Lake
We’ve relied on Schrole exclusively for two years now and have been very pleased with the Schrole Team’s responsiveness, the overall quality of the candidates on Schrole, and the main tabs related to assessing candidate fit.
Aoba-Japan International School, Aoba
salesandsupport@schrole.edu.au
schrole.com
+61 8 9230 7000
Session 2
Thursday, 24 October
11:15-12:30
In Our Classrooms, In Our Schools: What is the Story of Learning in This Place? (General)
MARK CHURCH
Surviving & Thriving in the Athletics-Activities Director Role (Activities & Athletics) (Part 2 of 150-minute session)
BOB CONNOR
The Hunt for Evidence of Impact (General)
GREG CURTIS
Beyond the Boardroom: Defining Roles in Resolving Parent Concerns (Board)
What’s Next for Inclusion in International Schools? (DEIJ)
LEE ANN JUNG
Empowering Educational Leaders: Cultivating Digital Wellness for Enhanced Productivity and Well-being (Leadership)
STEVE KATZ
Leading Accreditation (General)
BRIAN LALOR
Leadership for Equity (DEIJ)
JOEL JR LLABAN
Redefining School Leadership (Leadership)
RAMI MADANI
Integrating Generative AI into the School Accreditation Process: Ethical Practices and Strategic Advantages (AI/Technology)
ROLLY MAIQUEZ
A New Language of School Design: Proven Strategies to Design Learning Spaces to Dramatically Improve Student Achievement & Well-Being (Business Managers) (Part 2 of 150-minute session)
PARUL MINHAS, PRAKASH NAIR
Creating an Ethos of Care and Belonging Through the Archaeology of Self™ (Repeat) (DEIJ)
YOLANDA SEALEY-RUIZ
Planning, Implementing and Evaluating an Impactful Professional Learning System (General)
GAIL SEAY
Designing Engaging and Purposeful School Systems with Insight from Game Design (General)
DANIEL SMITH
Hiring the Best International School Teachers (Human Resources)
JAMES STRONGE, LESLIE GRANT
Happiness by Design: Research Backed Approaches to Cultivating Happiness and Belonging Within your School Community (General)
ERIN MICHELLE THRELFALL
Developing Systems to Ensure All Students are Known (General)
AMY VALERIO, VALERIA MASSAROTTO
Awareness to Evangelist: A Role Playing Workshop (Advancement/Admissions) (Part 2 of 150-minute session)
TREVOR WADDINGTON
12:00
Exhibitors’ Early Lunch
Grand Ballroom only (Lobby Level)
12:30-13:45
Lunch for all
Grand Ballroom (Lobby Level)
Volti Restaurant (Lobby Level)
Session 3
Thursday, 24 October 13:45-15:00
Having Hard Conversations (Part 1 of 150-minute session) (General)
JENNIFER ABRAMS
Aligning the Future of Schooling to Learning Success (General)
JAVIER ARGUELLO
Transformation with Purpose and Urgency: ISB’s Dual Language Success Story (General)
YING CHU, DUSTIN COLLINS
A Leaders Toolkit to Sustainable Innovation in the Age of AI (Leadership)
KAPONO CIOTTI
Nurturing Growth: Best Practices in Staff Professional Development (Human Resources)
LIZ CORBEL, ANDREW PEARCE
Diving Deeper Into Creating a Culture of Innovation (Repeat) (Leadership)
GEORGE COUROS
Belonging and Becoming: Fostering a Culture of Belonging through DEIJ in Schools (DEIJ)
MARGARET PARK, DARNELL FINE, JOEL JR LLABAN
Identity, Belonging and Bridging: Navigating Divided Times (Leadership)
ULCCA HANSEN
Overview of Child Protection in International Schools (Safeguarding)
MATT HARRIS, CHRIS GOULD
The Road to Inclusion, Presentation (Part I) (DEIJ)
ANDREW HOOVER, MAYA NELSON, RAMI MADANI, KARA UNSO
Creating a Sense of Belonging with International Students (General)
KIM KALBERG
Socially Responsible Leadership: What does it take? (Leadership)
JANE LARSSON
From Data to Differentiation: Transforming Secondary Math for Each Learner at SSIS (General)
JENNIFER MENDES, NAJELA BLAIN-HAMMOND
Empowering Leaders to Support Whole School Global Citizenship (General)
AARON MONIZ, SCOTT JAMIESON
From Welcome to Well-Adjusted: Enhancing Onboarding and Engagement for Global Educators (General)
PAULINE O’BRIEN
Elevating Belonging, Wellbeing & Academic Success Through Advisory Programs (General)
CAROLINE SCOTT, LINDSAY BENDER
Building a Philanthropic School: A Framework for Success for Success (Advancement/Admissions)
DAVE SHEPHERD
How to Build an Effective Experience Strategy for your School (General)
DAVID WILLOWS
Unlocking the Power of School Financial Statements: Bridging the Gap Between Educators and Boards (Board)
AMANDA ZHANG, DEIDRE FISCHER
13:00-17:00
Business Managers’ Campus Site Visit (Business Managers)
15:00-15:30
Sponsored by
AFTERNOON TEA/COFFEE BREAK & EXHIBIT TIME
Session 4
Thursday, 24 October 15:30-16:45
Having Hard Conversations (Part 2 of 150-minute session) (General)
JENNIFER ABRAM
AI-Powered Curriculum (AI / Technology)
MELISSA BRABON, CHRIS HORAN
Courageous Leadership in Troubled Times (Part 1): Building Trust and Community (Leadership)
TIM CARR
Transforming SEL: A Culturally Responsive Approach to SocialEmotional Learning (DEIJ)
DARNELL FINE
Leading with Vision: Creating Sustainable AI Pathways in International Education (Leadership)
DALTON FLANAGAN, CORA YANG
Enrollment Strategy Workshop Building a Plan for Success (Advancement/Admissions)
CÂLINE FONTENEAU, BOJANA (BO) BOROVIC DZOGAZOVIC
Cultivating Belonging and Growth Through Inclusive Goal Setting (DEIJ)
JIM FRENCH
Building AI Literacy in Schools (AI/Technology)
CHRIS GREGG
A Valued Proposition: A Whole School Strategy for Heads (General)
STEPHEN HOLMES
Using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as an Empowerment and Appraisal Framework in your School (General)
SARAH JONES
What if there was a Hippocratic Oath for the Education Sector? (General)
ROBERT LANDAU
Having a Strengths-Based, Solution-Focused Conversation (General)
KRISTIN LOWE
Reduce Bias, Hire Better (Human Resources)
IAIN MACFARLANE
Trust-Based Observations (TBO): Creating Cultures of Trust and Empowering Teachers to Greatness (General)
CRAIG RANDALL
Learning-Focused Supervision, a Partnership between Supervisor and Teacher (Leadership)
LYNN SAWYER
Promoting Student Agency: Empowering Learners to Become Leaders (General)
CASEY TAY, ENDREA TAN
Building a School Community – Like a Phoenix (General)
THOMAS TUCKER, CHELSEA DONALDSON
17:30-18:30
Cocktail Reception
for New Heads of School, EARCOS Board, and Invited Guest Presenters (By invitation)
18:30-20:30
Welcome Reception
This event provides a great opportunity for delegates to network and get to know each other. All registered delegates, presenters, exhibitors, and guests are welcome to attend.
Admission is included in the conference registration fee.
Sponsored by
Second Day of Conference
FRIDAY | 25 OCTOBER 2024
07:00-17:30 ELC REGISTRATION EARCOS SECRETARIAT
06:45-07:45 Breakfast Meeting for Heads of A/OS- Assisted Schools
08:00 EXHIBIT OPENS
08:00-08:30 Opening Remarks & Announcements THE GRAND BALLROOM
James Dalziel, EARCOS Board Vice President & Head of School, NIST International School
Introduction of the Speaker by John A. Williamson, Director of Global Business Development, Enrollment Management Association
08:30-09:15 Keynote Address THE GRAND BALLROOM Sponsored by
ULCCA JOSHI HANSEN
The Future of Smart: Human-Centered Education in the Age of AI
Biography
Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen is Chief Program Officer at Grantmakers for Education, a member organization that serves as a trusted partner for education philanthropists as they adapt to the changes impacting our world. She brings to the role more than twenty-five years as an educator and advocate working to shift the foundational values and approaches that undergird America’s education system. Ulcca is a first-generation American who began school as an English-language learner; she was the first in her family to complete college and graduate school. Along the way, she lived and studied in other countries, experiencing how different systems approach learning and define achievement. Her own experiences have fueled her desire to interrogate and advocate for an expanded vision of what it means to ensure every child has access to a high-quality education in America.
Ulcca began her career as an elementary school teacher in Newark Public Schools. During her twenty-five year career she has gained experience across the non-profit, public, and philanthropic sectors, in the US and abroad, leading programs, conducting research and crafting policy. She has worked with educators, students, communities, business, and civic leaders to support developmentally-aligned, human-centered learning experiences that unlock the unique potential of individual learners regardless of their background, circumstances, cognitive or physical differences.
(Read more on Whova App)
09:15-09:45 MORNING TEA/COFFEE BREAK & EXHIBIT TIME Sponsored by
Session 5
Friday, 25 October 09:45-11:00
After the Handshake: The Art and Importance of Leadership Transition (Leadership)
KEVIN BAKER
Quantifying Change: The Art and Science of DEI Metrics (DEIJ)
ANGIE BROWNE
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle in an International Schools Leadership Position (Leadership)
Integrating Social Emotional Learning into Transdisciplinary Themes in PYP with the emphasis on Improving Emotional Regulation (General)
MARIE ANGELICA REYES
Back to the Future: The Emerging Trend in Global Education for a Return to Classical Methods (General)
NICK SEWARD
Developing Your Admission and Retention Matrix (Advancement/Admissions)
TREVOR WADDINGTON
How Parents Might Choose Schools in the Future (General)
DAVID WILLOWS
You’re Not Listening To Me (General)
KENDALL ZOLLER
12:00
Exhibitors’ Early Lunch Ballrooms II & III only (Lobby Level)
12:30-13:45 Lunch for all Ballrooms I1 & III only (Lobby Level)
12:30-13:45 Registered delegates only
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON
Building Resilience Through Crisis Management
Introduction of speaker: Dr. Barry Groves
Speaker: Rose Puffer, Superintendent, The International School of Islamabad
Venue: Ballroom I (Lobby Level) Sponsored by
Session 7
Friday, 25 October 14:00-15:15
Using AI Tools Responsibly to Improve Teaching and Learning (AI/Technology)
JAGRITI AGRAWAL
Elevate and Empower: Transforming Support Staff Professional Learning through a “Deep Dives” Model (Human Resources)
REINHARDT BREWIS, SHERRYL GONZALES
Examining Opportunities that Promote Powerful Thinking in the Classroom (General)
MARK CHURCH
A Masterclass in Place-Based Learning (General)
KAPONO CIOTTI
Creating a Sense of Belonging Through Instructional Coaching (DEIJ)
KIM COFINO
The Hunt for Evidence of Impact (Repeat) (General)
GREG CURTIS
Building Reputation to Drive Healthy (Right Fit) Enrollment –8 Steps (Advancement/Admissions)
STEPHEN HOLMES
The Road to Inclusion, Conversation Part II (DEIJ)
ANDREW HOOVER, MAYA NELSON, RAMI MADANI, FARA UNSO
Responding Effectively to Concerning Peer-to-peer Sexualised Behaviour in a School Context (Safeguarding)
LYN JANSEN
Educational Leadership in Polarized Times: Doing Right by Learners without Losing Your Job (Leadership)
JENNIFER D. KLEIN
Leading Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Learning (DEIJ)
JOEL JR LLABAN
How Positive Peer Coaching Shifts Culture: One School’s Journey (General)
KRISTIN LOWE, JAIME ROBB
Leveling up Experiential Learning Through Critical Service Learning, Community Engagement, Sustainability, and GCED (General)
AARON MONIZ, SCOTT JAMIESON
The Ride to International/Independent Schools- EMA Report (General)
ADRIANA MOURGELAS, JOHN WILLIAMSON
Becoming a School Leader in the Age of AI (Leadership)
ILDIKO MURRAY
Navigating Foreign Exchange Options: Managing FX Exposure for International Schools (Business Managers)
TAYLER OAKLEY
Trust-Based Observations in Action (General)
CRAIG RANDALL
Mentoring Matters/Learning-Focused Relationships: Fostering Success in the First Years at Teaching (General)
LYNN SAWYER
How To Build a Teacher Assessment System that Balances Professional Growth (General)
JAMES STRONGE, LESLIE GRANT, LIZ GALE, AMANDA JACOB
The Secrets of Purpose-Driven Leaders (Leadership)
ROSS WEHNER
Annual
GENERAL FRIDAY MEETING 25 OCTOBER 2024 15:30 - 16:30
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is limited to the Heads of EARCOS member schools only. The AGM helps members understand the organization’s growth and its potential for improvement. It offers insights into recent developments and challenges and the steps being planned to help EARCOS become more successful. It helps members and the Board of Trustees consider future courses of action as well as providing a forum for the election of new Trustees.
Venue: BALLROOM III
Job-Alikes
FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER 2024 15:30 - 17:00
Job-Alikes offer opportunities for peers in similar roles or interest to meet, to discuss common challenges and experiences.
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & EARLY CHILDHOOD PRINCIPALS
HIGH SCHOOL VICE PRINCIPALS
MIDDLE SCHOOL VICE PRINCIPALS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & EARLY CHILDHOOD VICE PRINCIPALS
16:30-17:30 Heads of Medium Schools (between 400 and 1,000 students)
16:30-17:30 Heads of Small Schools (fewer than 400 students)
16:30 - 17:30 Fitness Fun! led by Bob Connor
20:00-22:00 Exhibitors’ Cocktail Reception
Thank you to Pacific Prime for sponsoring the conference pens!
EARCOS vision
VLead learning, inspire innovation, and cultivate excellence in international education.
Third Day of Conference
SATURDAY | 26 OCTOBER 2024
07:00-17:00 ELC REGISTRATION EARCOS SECRETARIAT
06:30-07:15 Fitness Fun led by Bob Connor
06:45-7:45 WASC Breakfast for Accreditation Committee
08:00 EXHIBIT OPENS
08:00-08:30 Opening Remarks & Announcements THE GRAND BALLROOM
Rami Madani, EARCOS Board Treasurer & Head of School, The International School of Kuala Lumpur
Introduction of the Speaker: Ms. Liz Duffy, President, International Schools Services(ISS)
08:30-09:15 Keynote Address THE GRAND BALLROOM
Sponsored by
Cultivating Student Belonging in Education: Racially Literate Strategies and Insights
Biography
Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, Ph.D. is a Professor of English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her research has appeared in several top-tier academic journals. She is co-editor of four books and is co-author of the multiple award-winning book Advancing Racial Literacies in Teacher Education: Activism for Equity in Digital Spaces (2021) where she examines her concept of Archeology of Self ™ in education. For three years in a row, she was named one of EdWeek’s EduScholar Influencers -- a list of the Top 1% of educational scholars in the United States -- a highly selective group of 200 scholars (chosen from a pool of 20,000). At Teachers College, she is the founder of the Racial Literacy Project @TC, and the Racial Literacy Roundtables Series, where for 15 years, national scholars, teachers, and students facilitate conversations around race and other issues involving diversity.
(Read more on Whova App)
09:15-09:45 MORNING TEA/COFFEE BREAK & EXHIBIT TIME Sponsored by
Visit our Exhibitors
YOLANDA SEALEY-RUIZ
Session
8 Saturday, 26 October 09:45-11:00
Continuous School Improvement as Part of a School’s DNA (General)
MARGARET ALVAREZ, GREG HEDGER
For Men by Women: Supporting Female Leaders in International Schools (Leadership)
CHELSEA ARMSTRONG, KIMBERLY CLARK
Flourishing Couples In Leadership (Leadership)
KEVIN & DEE BAKER, CHRIS & LYN JANSEN
Can Our Ethical Practices As Leaders Impede Belongingness? (General)
TERRENCE BOSTIC
Communications & Collective Efficacy - Skill-building for School Leaders (General)
BROOKE BURNS
Courageous Leadership in Troubled Times (Part 2): Converting Vision into Action (Leadership)
TIM CARR
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle in an International Schools Leadership Position (Repeat) (Leadership)
BOB CONNOR
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Multi-Tiered Support Systems (MTSS): Where do we begin? (General) JENNIFER DELASHMUTT
Driving the Nitroglycerine Truck Psychodynamic Factors at Play in the Boardroom (Board)
ABBI DELESSIO, MARC FRANKEL
Personalized Learning Through a School-Created Digital Dashboard (General)
MICHAEL GALLIGAN, MAX MICHELSON
Pluralistic Leadership and Transforming Systems (General)
ULCCA HANSEN
Operational vs. Strategic Safeguarding (Safeguarding)
MATT HARRIS, CHRIS GOULD
Who Gets to Learn? Changing Perceptions in Education (Repeat) (DEIJ)
OCHAN KUSUMA POWELL
Leading and Engaging Our Communities in DEIJ (DEIJ)
JOEL JR LLABAN
Preparing Generation Alpha - in 10 Years They Will Be Our Colleagues (General)
BENN MCCLEERY, RYAN BAXTER
But Are They Learning? Learning Spaces that Inspire & Empower (Repeat) (Business Managers)
PRAKASH NAIR
Trust-Based Observations (TBO) - Seoul Foreign School’s Journey (General)
CRAIG RANDALL, DAVID HAN, GEOFF WARD, CHRIS HORAN, COLM FLANAGAN
Data-Driven Dialogue (General)
LYNN SAWYER
Creating an Ethos of Care and Belonging Through the Archaeology of Self™ (Repeat) (General)
YOLANDA SEALEY-RUIZ
Nurturing Belonging and Becoming through Schoolwide Wellbeing Initiatives (DEIJ)
CHRISTIN TOPPER
Welcome to Advancement 2.0 (Advancement/Admissions)
DAVID WILLOWS 11:00-11:15 TRAVEL TIME
Session 9
Saturday, 26 October 11:15-12:30
Suspending Certainty - What Is It and Why Does It Matter in Schools? (General)
JENNIFER ABRAMS
PEAK School Distinction - Innovating and Elevating Learning (General)
KAPONO CIOTTI
Leading for Belonging (Leadership)
NITASHA CRISHNA, MEGAN BRAZIL, JOSH SMITH, KAY STRENIO
ICMEC Child Safeguarding Workshop: Cultural Sensitivity in Safeguarding (Safeguarding)
DEBBIE DOWNES, JORDAN GREENBAUM
Embedding or Mitigating Host Country Culture in International Schools (DEIJ)
Reimaging Education Through Micro-courses (General)
ROBERT LANDAU
Empowering Student Activists: Leading Global Change for Kids’ Safety (Repeat) (Safeguarding)
VERONICA MCDANIEL
Period Poverty: Working with a Landfill Community to Provide Sustainable Solutions (General)
RUTH MCLELLAN, AMY LUCAS
Letting go... for the sake of Belonging and Innovation (General)
MARTA MEDVED KRAJNOVIC
Empowering Leaders to Support Whole School Global Citizenship (Repeat) (General)
AARON MONIZ, SCOTT JAMIESON
Exploring Financing Options for International School Capital Projects (Business Managers)
MATTHEW ROGERS
Building a Philanthropic Legacy: The Crucial Role of Annual and Regular Giving (Advancement/Admissions)
DAVE SHEPHERD
Data: The Not-So-Secret Ingredient to Effective Change (General)
JENNIFER SPARROW
Navigating a Student Death with Cultural and Contextual Sensitivity (DEIJ)
ANNE SWEET, JENNI JOHNSON
Professional Development That Sticks! Building Systems to Elevate Practice, Enhance the Professional Community, and Ensure Lasting Change (Human Resources)
JOSEPH SZALAY
Storytelling with Impact and Gravitas (General)
KENDALL ZOLLER
15:00-15:30 AFTERNOON TEA/COFFEE BREAK & EXHIBIT TIME
Sponsored by
Session 11
Saturday, 26 October 15:30-16:45
Aligning the Future of Schooling to Learning Success (Repeat) (General)
JAVIER ARGUELLO
Building Bridges: Taking Peer Learning to the Next Level (General) EWEN BAILEY
Optimal Psychological Safety – Too much of a good thing? (Repeat) (General)
TERRENCE BOSTIC
Examining Meaningful Discourse in a Culture of Thinking (General) MARK CHURCH
What Great International School Teachers Do: Lessons Learned from East Asian International Schools (General)
LESLIE GRANT, JAMES STRONGE
Sustainable Schools (Business Managers)
GREG HEDGER, CAMERON JANZEN
What’s Next for Inclusion in International Schools? (Repeat) (DEIJ)
LEE ANN JUNG
Leading DEI through Cognitive and Cultural Inclusion (DEIJ)
JENNIFER D. KLEIN
Professional and Personal Challenges Facing School Leaders Internationally (Leadership)
JANE LARSSON, OLIVIA ROTH
Enhancing Educational Outcomes through Autonomy Supportive Teaching (AST): A Workshop for School Heads, Principals, and Leaders in Schools (General)
DAVID MANNELL, JOHNMARSHALL REEVE
Belonging and Beyond: Co-creating for Enhanced Outcomes in Our Community’s Inclusive Journey (DEIJ)
CAROLYN MASON PARKER; AMBER PEIRSOL
Beyond Co-teaching: Supporting Collaboration to Ensure All Learners Belong (General)
JON NORDMEYER
Pictures of Practice: Decolonizing Teaching & Learning (DEIJ)
AZRA PATHAN, JOEL JR LLABAN
Office of Overseas Schools Grant Administrators - Meet your Grant Specialist Team! (General)
5 Ways School Leaders Can “Win” with AI (AI/Technology)
TREVOR WADDINGTON
Strategic Insights for Leadership: Harnessing Data and Trends to Advance your International School (Leadership)
SAMI YOSEF
Engage the World, Change the World: ASIJ’s Signature Program (General)
AMY ZUBER MEEHAN, MAKA BLACK ELK
Special Presentation
17:00-17:45
Venue: CORUNDUM
The Richard T. Krajczar Humanitarian Award
Dr. Richard T. Krajczar’s commitment to international education was unparalleled and equaled only by his genuine love for friends, colleagues and the students served across the EARCOS region.
Caring for others was not just Dr. K’s passion but raison d’etre. His support of those who provided sustenance and care for the less fortunate was among his most endearing traits. To that end, the EARCOS Board of Trustees has established the Richard T. Krajczar Humanitarian Award to recognize, each year, the work of one not-for-profit organization with a proven record of philanthropy in the East Asia Pacific Region.
Presented by Mark Tomaszewski, President, Tiecare International, to Ruth McLellan on behalf of Purple Community Fund (PFC) in collaboration with St. Joseph’s Institution International.
Supported by
18:30 - 21:00
Closing Reception
The closing reception, generously sponsored by SEARCH Associates. Attendees are invited to gather for this final occasion, where we will express our gratitude, foster continued connections, and look forward to future collaborations. Admission is included in the conference registration fee.
Delegate List
SCHOOLS
CAMBODIA
International School of Phnom Penh
Elizabeth Ford
Katie Ham
Lindy Leonhardt
Eileen Niedermann
CIA FIRST International School
Shailani Borges
Jerome Banks
Timothy (Tim) Dalzell
Peter Downey
Imelda (Mel) Rebancos
East-West International School
Timothy LaRocco
Landon Seigler
CHINA
American International School of Guangzhou
Kevin Baker
Dee Baker
Frederic Barbier
Soren Bindesboll
Bo Borovic Dzogazovic
Kathy Burns
Tess Cai
Michael Chung
Rodrigo Diaz
Tonya Gendin
Corey Kydd
Paul Lefebvre
DJ MacPherson
Lori Marek
Jamie Robb
Christy Tan
Tracy Wu
Ava Xing
Mark Zhang
Max Zhu
Avenues Shenzhen
Ryan Baxter
Benn McCleery
Beijing City International School
Jaclyn Barnhart
Jackie Becher
Fiona Chen
Tasha Cowdy
Alan Cox
Leesa Downes
Tom Egerton
Natalie Harvey
Sam Li
Suzanne McKemey
Yooah Nguyen
Dave Nguyen
Fred Schafer
Qiongqiong Wu
Cherry Zhang
Amanda Zhang
Dan Zhu
Gerard Zippilli
Changchun American International School
Catherine Chou
Daniel Chou
Irene Chu
Ildiko Murray
Concordia International School
Shanghai
Angela Beach
Laura Berntson
Bob Cantwell
Viennette Ding
Regina Hur
Adam Karsten
Curt Larson
Matt MacInnes
Dee Priester
Eric Semler
Jenny Yuhong Tang
Jessy Villafane
Steve Winkelman
Tim Winterstein
Summer Yu
Dalian American International School
Iveth Morillo
Richard Swann
Daystar Academy
Temily Tavangar
Dulwich College Suzhou
Alan Williams
Dulwich International High School
Suzhou
Nadir El-Edroos
Louise Martin
International School of Beijing
Mathias Boyer
Reinhardt Brewis
Ying Chu
Jo Cole
Dustin Collins
Sherryl Gonzales
Caitlyn Homol
Sanja ILIC
Jenni Johnson
Angela Maez
Carolyn Michael
Will Paananen
Simon Parker
Tamara Redmond
Daniel Rubenstein
Anne Sweet
Jun Wang
Jenny Whitaker
Travis Wu
Iryna Zhurenko
International School of Dongguan
Mark McCallum
Alexander Paulson
International School of Nanshan
Shenzhen
Chelsea Donaldson
Chris Irvin
Michael Lattimore
Kandace Law
Addie Loy
Thomas Tucker
Sherry Zeng
Layla Zhang
International School of Tianjin
Shana Mutton
Nanjing International School
Alex Chen
Julia Guesten
Laurie McLellan
Sara Morrow
Angela Mulder
Arek Owczarek
Jacqui Patrick
Matt Shean
Bram van Nunen
Nansha College Preparatory Academy
Hope Li
Sarah McRoberts
Hanson Yeung
QSI International School of Shenzhen
Hafida Becker
Jessica Hale
Don Hale
Shanghai American School
Emiliano Amaro
Dragana Babic
Tracy Cosgriff
Rene Couturier
Philip Hayes
Christophe Henry
Scott Hossack
Nigel Holdsworth
Mahoma Iza Villalba
David Jascobson
Kate McLoughlin
Kate Mouton
James Nelligan
Kieran Phipps
Erika Trnka
Ivan Velasco
Tammy Wang
Krista Zavits
Shanghai Community International School
Traleen Cumming
Daniel Eschtruth
Barclay Lelievre
Derek Luebbe
Valeria Massaroto
Amy Valerio
Shen Wai International School
Chloe Hill
Lynn Huang
Daryl Imanishi
Aloha Lavina
Daniel Legault
Shenzhen Shekou International School
Todd Brink
Leda Cedo
Matthew Doige
Harish Kanabar
Thomas Mathews
Corinne Norris
Kirsty Van Rooyen
Brent Wang
Suzhou Singapore International School
Scott Legan
Zeb Johnson
Samer Khouri
Tsinghua International School
Scott Pare
Benita Sumita
Renee Zhu
Western Academy of Beijing
Laura Bernhart-Wong
Huiman Cheng
Rachel George
John Gordon
Irina Mach
Marta Medved
Guohao Sun
Christin Topper
Xiamen International School
Mary Collins
Inna Klein
Cal Stuart
Xi’an Hanova International School
Aristipo Rodriguez Casallas
Sandra Venter
Xi’an Liangjiatan International School
Brian Lalor
Alex Rambaud
Marly Song
Yew Chung International School of Beijing
Shelley Swift
Yew Chung International School of Shanghai
Damien Hehir
Keystone Academy
Taryn Loveman
Rae (Rui) Yang
American International School Hong Kong (HK)
Kathleen Abel
Aaron Baumgartner
Mandy Kaur
Zachary Post
Andy Ris
Meghan Robertson
Anita Simpson
John Paul Tomaque
American School Hong Kong (HK)
Amanda Shepherd
Canadian International School of Hong Kong (HK)
Patrick Boekhoud
Duff Douglas
Karen Lindner
Brent International School Manila
Jason Jarret
Atkins
Heather Denise Atkins
Rufino Bomasang
Roehl Castaneda
Jaime Del Rosario
Benjamin Josephson
Catherine Ong
Brett Petrillo
Charles Rapaport
John Whalley
Brent International School Subic
Todd Wyks
British School Manila
Richard Healy
Chris Jones
George Pearson
Martin van der Linde
Thea Williams
Cebu International School
Maureen Juanson
Ben Martin
Gwyn Underwood
Faith Academy, Inc.
Jon Barlow
Leighton Helwig
Sandra Hilario
Tara Santos
Walt Spicer
International School Manila
Adam Campbell
Anna Goco
Sarah Houston
Brian Lockwood
Michelle Mapua
Jasmeen Philen
Andrea Thompson
Kara Unso
Reedley International School
Jerome Castro
Maan De Guzman
Mark Leander
René MacQuillin
SINGAPORE
Australian International School
Jo Adamson
Sean Begley
Allison Carr
Laurence Cruickshank
Karrie Dietz
James Holmes
Lisa Jelinek
JP McManus
Garth Sadler
Skye Tyler
Mark Wenzel
Canadian International School of
Singapore
Julie Milligan
Dan Smith
Allan Weston
Chatsworth International School
Tim Burch
Siobhan Dean
Angela Ong
Lina Wee
German European School
Singapore
Stephanie Barton
Rene Behrendt
Liz Corbel
Claudia Dicken
Ian Hallo
Krissy Holland
Jason Hoppner
Emma Horsey
Julian Keith
Mike Kewelar
Travis Klump
Stefanie Koehler
Christiane Kuebler
Cara Lucas
Theo Mandziy
Markus Meyer
Siobhan O’Connor
Shakila Omar
Andrew Pearce
Felix Rieckmann
Andreas Schaller
Thomas Schaumburg
Martin Schmitt
Rebecca Scrivener
John Zobrist
International Community School -
Singapore
Jennifer Carlson
Karla Cienfuegos
Darryl Harding
Kara Stucky
ISS International School
Mun-E Chan
Ching Oi Chan
Fiona Edwards
Dharshini Jeremiah
Kelly Millar
Singapore American School
Chris Beingessner
Amy Gile
Christine Henning
Didi Krishnan
Farouk Maricar
Matt Rogers
Kinjal Shah
Jennifer Sparrow
St. Joseph’s Institution International
Bradley Bird
Yolande Ferguson
Lawrence Humphrey
Michael Johnston
Clement Lee
Amy Lucas
Olivia Ng
Sherry Ng
Renato Rainone
Florence Wayas
Richard Webster
Stamford American International School
Alix Hernandez
Ashleigh Ryan
Katie Wichser
Rhonda Wiens
Derek Zaharko
The Winstedt School
Aditi Chakravarti
Nick Fawcett
United World College of South East Asia
Damian Bacchoo
Nick Ball
Kim Cheah
Ted Cowan
Gretchen DePoint
Daniel Forster
Cameron Hunter
Ardene Mandziy
XCL World Academy
Justin Kirby
SOUTH KOREA
Asia Pacific International School
Eddie Kim
Jason Kirsch
Kidong Lee
Judy Park
Galen Rosenberg
Anna Sea
Branksome Hall Asia
Greta Keltz
Patricia Long
David Miles
Adriana Mourgelas
Peter Row
Joseph Szalay
Busan Foreign School
Carl Brenneman
Chadwick International School
Amanda Cooper-Marcon
Ted Hill
Charlton Jackson
Richard Kent
Senedra Newsome
Werner Paetzold
Megan Shaffer
Julian Taylor
Cheongna Dalton School
Christine Wolfe
Daegu International School
Scott Jolly
Steve Vis
Aaron Willette
Gyeonggi Suwon International School
Tiffeney Brown
Jae Hee Lee
Nick Schirmer
Jeremy Thomas
Scott Wigenton
Gyeongnam International Foreign School
Marie Reyes-Balaz
International School of Busan
Gilles Buck
Simon McCloskey
Korea Foreign School
Katelyn Brookes
Gulden Ordu
Korea International School
Molly Ann Burger
Sharlene Carki
Cameron James Fox
Sarah Jones
Taryn Rachelle Pereira
Christina Josephine Powers
Jeff Shin
Korea International School-JeJu Campus
Patrick Michael Carroll
James Wilber (Jim) French
William Anthony (Bill) Rago JR
Julia Rhiannon Snider
John Michael Striffler
Shawn Vento
Korea Kent Foreign School
Justin Barg
Hyejin Kim
Seoul Foreign School
Jamie Bacigalupo
Cyrielle Bazin
Lindsay Bender
Melissa Brabon
Moses Choi
Jeff Doherty
Rob Elliott
Colm Flanagan
Andrew Freeman
David Han
Chris Horan
Joon Hyon
Agnes Ji
Rafael Jimenez-Gonzalez
Hannah Kim
Nancy Le Nezet
Piotr Mazowiecki-Kocyk
Hyungji Park
Damian Prest
Paul Rader
Caroline Scott
Justin Smith
Christopher Sykes
Yoojin Um
Nico Visahan
Nathan Walker
Geoff Ward
Seoul International School
Chris DelVecchio
Jim Gerhard
Lindsey Hagen
Sarah Hay
David Mannell
Marc Montague
Delegate List
St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju
Zachariah Fromme
Tara Graves
Jillian Iwanuk
Corey Johnson
Karen Johnson
Jason King
Denise Lindsay
Andrew Mallory
Xochtyl Nakai
David Paige
Matthew Riniker
TAIWAN
American School in Taichung
Colin Brown
Darian George
Kelly Konicki
International Bilingual School of Hsinchu
Casey Feng
Ricky Wu
Joyce Wu
Kaohsiung American School
Chelsea Armstrong
Kim Clark
Jenny Mitchell
Morrison Academy
Mark Dinnage
Alicia Edwads
Scott Finch
Julie Heinsman
Dan Kim
Allen Messimer
Zachary Sawyer
Christina Stowers
Taipei American School
Caroline Baugh
John Budde
Brooke Burns
Courtney Cameron
Jay Cheng
Karisti Cormier
David Frankenberg
Liz Gale
Amanda Jacob
Becky Klar
Grace Lee
Michael O’Neill
Leanne Rainbow
Becky Read
Steven Sung
Anne Tsao
THAILAND
American School of Bangkok, Sukhumvit (XCL)
Rebecca Carter
Mechum Purnell
Ascot International School
Mark Allen
Donnah Ciempka
Nicola Holloway
David Hopkinson
Berkeley International School
Carla Chavez
Lynda Nocera
Paul Pallister
Nicholas Skirrow
Whitney Walker
Concordian International School
Min Li
Rachel Samson
KIS International School
Ray Davis
Anthony Fibleuil
Waraporn Lohawattanakij
Carolyn Mason Parker
Amber Raya Peirsol
Parich Ruktapongpisal
Usa Srisavai
Tossapol Trivithayakran
Nakornpayap International School
Kris Banks
Paul Kleinschmidt
Sarida Songatikamas
Paween Yimprasert
NIST International School
James Dalziel
Nancy Fairburn
Cristobal Gonzalez Salgado
Fiona Hamilton
Lauren Hateley-Crowe
Iain Macfarlane
Mick (Michael K.) Sheridan
Melanie Taylor
Yvonne Trisynthia
William Vreugdenhil
Panyaden International School
Rachael Stevens
Pete Corcoran
Erin Threlfall
Daiju Vithayathil
Ruamrudee International School
Sarah Boulware
Madeleine Bystrom
Ian Craig
Mindi Dryer
Jim O’Malley
Visith Sangsavang
Patipon Subananchai
Singapore International School of Bangkok
Hero Lee
Meeca Stenson
Jason Tee
Thai-Chinese International School
Carol Chung
Penporn Kaewmark
Jasmine Orellana
Michael Purser
Thanat Thatthongthae
The American School of BangkokGreen Valley Campus
Meca Fanega
Liwen Lai
Rainey Mock
Dan Mock
UWC Thailand International School
Claire Hutley
Kurtis Peterson
Nicolette Robertson
VERSO International School
Cushla Jones
Suzanne Kitto
Rolly Maiquez
Langelihle Ndiweni
Ryan Persaud
Jarret Voytilla
Chad Walsh
TIMOR LESTE
QSI International School of Dili
Fabiana Dos Santos
Kimberley Kalberg
Casiano Pasia
VIETNAM
Canadian International SchoolVietnam
James Howard
Chandra McGowan
Concordia International School Hanoi
Kathy Falkner
Doug Grove
Sarah Lee
Kim Stephens
Ian Sutherland
Hai Trinh
Colt Turner
European International School Ho Chi
Minh City
Ben Armstrong
Jo Roberts
Hanoi International School
Terry Linton
Daun Yorke
International School Ho Chi Minh City
Rajvinder Bolla
Tosca Killoran
Gillian Presland
ISHCMC - American Academy
Jennifer Pratt
Nathan Swenson
Saigon South International School
Najela Blain-Hammond
David Chadwell
Dan Kerr
Dan Long
Don Mcnamee
Nicky Mcnamee
Jennifer Mendes
Catriona Moran
Gerry Moran
Tanya Olander
Katie Rigney-Zimmermann
Melanie Sylvester
Thu Thai
Jake West
United Nations International School of Hanoi
Muhammad Azeem
Megan Brazil
Maria Chung
Nitasha Crishna
Kim Davis
Michelle Dinh-Jones
Cheryl Hordenchuk
Jeff Leppard
Jane McGee
Tanay Naik
Trang Nguyen
Aisling O’Brien
Marcus Shaw
Josh Smith
Kay Strenio
Gareth Tebbutt
Nicole Topfer
Caitlin Winstanley
ASSOCIATE INSTITUTIONS
9ine (UK)
Dil Bansal
James Duff
Mark Orchison
Academy for International School Heads (AISH) (USA)
Sheena De Nabholz
Accrediting Commission for Schools, WASC (USA)
Nehad Ahmed
Margaret Alvarez
Michael Bevis
Marilyn George
Barry Groves
Stephen Massiah
Natalie Merritt
Dawn Rock
Alana Steward
ACHIEVE3000 (USA)
Nick Black
Poppy Zhang
ADAPTIVE LEADERS (China)
Ray Chow
J.D. Whitney
Albert Wolfe
Norbert Woo
AppsEvents Google Partner (Thailand)
James Sayer
Dan Taylor
Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE) (USA)
Paula Plaza-Ponte
Australian Council for Educational Research (Australia)
Jarrod Hingston
Nathan Seers
Kimberley Veart
Avvanz Pte Ltd (Singapore)
Kannan Chettiar
Siang Tan
BFX Furniture (Australia)
Steve Milekovic
Owen Pescod
Stuart Smith
CES Holdings (UK)
Pattirat Phurichpaphawin
Cezars Kitchen K.K. (Japan)
Akbar Dadabaev
Devarajan Periyasamy
Phillip Smith
Chris Zarodkiewicz
Clements Worldwide (USA)
Georgette Perez
Ricardo Urbina
Collins (UK)
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) (USA)
Cara Giacomini
Crickett Kasper
Council of International Schools (CIS) (The Netherlands)
Jane Larsson
Olivia Roth
CSR Martini (Malaysia)
Jai Guinness
Curriculum Associates, LLC (USA)
Barbara Field
Jason Good
Jorge Navarro
DAIGON Esports Ltd (UK)
David Higginson
Elliot Mack
Dragonfly Limited (HK)
Will Huetinck
Edmentum (UK)
Eve Lee
Educate Plus (Australia)
Abhra Bhattacharjee
Mandy McFarland
Education Horizons (Australia)
Emi Ibrahim
Jepp Latiff
EduSpark (Singapore)
Sam Kwee
Andrew Mowat
Edvectus Ltd (UK)
Diane Jacoutot
EIW Architects (Australia)
Philip Idle
Chloe Summers
EquipMySchool.com (USA)
Andrew Schmidt
Paula Schmidt
ExploreLearning (USA)
Aaron Mullenioux
Suzanne Saraya
Faria Education Group (USA)
Michelle Ackron
Ricardo Barboza Neumann
Ryan Bulosan
LaRoy Hoard
Zhi Teoh
Finalsite (USA)
Liz Allen
Pamela Wallace
Findel (UK)
Gary Bond
Isabel Delgado
Flansburgh Architects (USA)
David Croteau
Madeleine Le
Global Advisor Group (USA)
James Barnette
Harlequin Floors (HK)
Annie Shek
Hodder Education (UK)
Joop Intarasombat
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) (USA)
Wei He
Wei Li
Chanaboon Phungkunpra
IEXP 360 (India)
Krishna Patel
Samrat Urval
iGNIS - the Governance Network for International Schools (UK)
Russell Speirs
iGroup (Asia Pacific) Ltd (Thailand)
Kittipat Chaleysub
Thansinee Thammapojsathid
Insurance Services International (USA)
Steve Raffellini
Julian Teston
Intellischool (Australia)
Dave Philp
International Education Solutions (IES) (Thailand)
Deb Cornfield
Justin Hardman
International Schools Services(ISS) (USA)
Liz Duffy
Carlene Hamley
Pauline O’Brien
Glenn Odland
Greg Smith
Stefanie Zhang
International Teacher Training Institute (HK)
John Woodberry
iSAMS (UK)
Shawn Carr
ISC Research Ltd. (UK)
Tony Atkinson
Sami Yosef
Island Connections International (Telunas Center) (Indonesia)
Hannah Glathar
Chad Okamoto
Jostens International (USA)
Patrick Roberts
Michele Roberts
Komodo (New Zealand)
Aisha Khan
Scot Meek
Learning A-Z (USA)
Marc Cabianca
Leo Liu
Making Stuff Better Ltd (UK)
Matt Hall
Kathryn Hemming
Maryanne Lechleiter Consulting Group (Canada)
Maryanne Lechleiter
Membean (USA)
Virginia Breder
Ganesh Krishan
Moonlight School (Nepal)
Santosh Koirala
Jyoti Pokharel
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) (USA)
Darlene Fisher
Novalearn Limited (HK)
Dylan Compton
Yian Lai
David Song
NWEA (USA)
Amanda DeCardy
One World Cover | Faculty Health Insurance Specialists (HK)
David Bortz
Michael Pennington
Optimal School Governance (Australia)
Stephen Codrington
Oriental Benefit Group (China)
Nicholas Chilver
Zikai Liu
Ally Tan
OWN Education Limited (China)
Natalie Chan
Oxford University Press (UK)
Krittika Lukcharoen
Nattharee Songkhunmas
Pacific Prime - Simplifying Insurance (HK)
Jason Armer
Marina Lee
Poppy Phipat
Tripatt Srikumar
PeerSphere (HK)
Ewen Bailey
Perkins Eastman (USA)
Sean O’Donnell
Ron Vitale
PLUSspace International (China)
Russell Tustanowsky
Rubi Villaluz
Pronin International (Australia)
Nick Pronin
Chris Pronin
Raeco (Australia)
Trevor McCann
Chhaya Patel
Rediker Software, Inc. (USA)
Rich Rediker
Toni Williams
Renaissance Learning (UK)
Oliver Goh
Peter Tate
Richmond Associates Asia Pte. Ltd (Singapore)
Beng Hwee Chua
Sonja Dunphy
Savvas Learning Company (USA)
Bill Packard
Schoolbox (Australia)
Chris Barr
Rachel Horsburgh
Schrole (Australia)
Micheila Botha
Emily Cave
Anderson Chua
Delegate List
Schrole (Australia)
Sam Cowley
James Folie
Rob Graham
Shek Koromah
Sea Change Mentoring (HK)
Ellen Mahoney
Search Associates (USA)
Gez Hayden
Norma Hudson
Nick Kendell
Ray Sparks
SkoolSpot (Canada)
Ash Pugh
Rebecca Young
Solros Development Group (The Netherlands)
Yujuan Wang
Solution Tree (USA)
Treena Casey
Sovereign Group (Guernsey)
Jo Smeed
Steelcase Learning (Singapore)
Liz Chan
Teaching Strategies LLC (USA)
Donna Fowler
Mahmoud Shouman
The Enrollment Management Association (USA)
Mary O’Connor
John Williamson
The International Educator (TIE) (USA)
Nikki Gundry
Stacy Stephens
THE INVESTMENT CENTER INTERNATIONAL / TIETAX (USA)
Stephen Boush
David Lim
TieCare International (USA)
David Gibson
Mark Tomaszewski
Melanie Veloso
Toddle (India)
Brady Cline
Mandeep Mohandas
University of Nebraska High School (USA)
Michael Bomberger
VHS Learning (USA)
Xuan You
Virco, Inc. (USA)
Dan Hansen
Kwin Krisadaphong
Washington State University (USA)
Kristin Huggins
Pete Perez
WCBS (UK)
John Cannon
Wilkes University (USA)
Ty Frederickson
ASSOCIATE INDIVIDUAL
Paul Bawden (China)
Henri Bemelmans (Thailand)
Daniel Brown (Singapore)
Michael Callan (Kenya)
Yael Cass (Australia)
David Cass (Australia)
Marwa Elgezery (Japan)
Deidre Fischer (Australia)
Kevin Haggith (Japan)
Lynda Howe (UK)
Phoebe Koh (Malaysia)
Jacob Martin (Singapore)
Paola Morris (Singapore)
Chris Perez (Taiwan)
Dominic Robeau (Oman)
Jonah Rosenfield (USA)
Jan-Mark Seewald (Australia)
Michael Taylor (Japan)
PRESENTERS
Jennifer Abrams
Jagriti Agrawal
Javier Arguello
Lori Boll
Terrence Bostic
Angie Browne
Tim Carr
Mark Church
Kapono Ciotti
Bob Connor
George Couros
Greg Curtis
Abbi DeLessio
Debbie Downes
Darnell Fine
Marc Frankel
Derrick Gay
Christoper Gould
Leslie Grant
Jordan Greenbaum
Chris Gregg
Ji Han
Ulcca Hansen
Matt Harris
Stephen Holmes
Michael Iannini
Chris Jansen
Lyn Jansen
Cameron Janzen
Lee Ann Jung
Jennifer D. Klein
Ochan Kusuma-Powell
Robert Landau
Joel Jr Llaban
Kristin Lowe
Rami Madani
Veronica McDaniel
Ruth McLellan
Parul Minhas
Aaron Moniz
Prakash Nair
Jon Nordmeyer
Margaret Park
Rose Puffer
Craig Randall
Lynn Sawyer
Yolanda Sealy-Ruiz
Gail Seay
Dave Shepherd
James Stronge
Trevor Waddington
Ross Wehner
David Willows
Kendall Zoller
NON-MEMBERS
AUSTRALIA
Johnmarshall Reeve
CHINA
Dafne Alonso (HK)
Don Bergman
Bill Brant (HK)
Addie Christian
Larry Hobdell (HK)
Scott Jamieson
Winnie Kam (HK)
Sam Mills
INDONESIA
Jason Theophilus
MALAYSIA
Saman Ahmed
Kartiban A/L Asokan
Sarah Ellis
Gary Holman
Patricia Mariasoosay
St Shum
MYANMAR
Mike Schneller
SINGAPORE
Clare Doyle
Lei Guo
Christopher Hayward
Deidre Hazlewood
Kat Kendo
Tayler Oakley
Endrea Tan
Casey Tay
THAILAND
Kim Cofino
Jennifer Delashmutt
Tracy France
Chris Green
John Kim
Anita McCallum
Pichaya Ruktapongpisal
Barry Sutherland
Napat Vongvanij
USA
Michelle Adams
Dorie Andrade
Jeff Bradley
Lisa R Cox-Moses
Shauna Federico
Tera Ford
Christina Hoe
Andrew Hoover
Earl Kim
Joyce L Picado
Lindsay Prendergast
Yvette Trevino-Magallan
GUESTS
Sherry Krajczar
Josh Krajczar
EARCOS OFFICE
Edward E. Greene
Ver Castro
Maica Cruz
Kristine De Castro
Edzel Drilo
Norman RJ Macalalad
EARCOS would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support:
