Category: PLC

Rethinking School Feedback: From Data to Dialogue

May 19, 2025

Reading and watching Alan Smith’s insights on data literacy sparked a deep reflection on how data—particularly feedback—is used in educational contexts. Schools, ironically the institutions meant to model learning and ethical inquiry, often become arenas where data is collected uncritically, analyzed selectively, and then wielded to support decisions already made. In other words: feedback, once … More Rethinking School Feedback: From Data to Dialogue

Embracing a Culture of Growth: My Three-Year Journey with Benchmarking at ISH

May 10, 2025

A New Role and a Bold Mission Three years ago, I stepped into the role of Middle Years Programme (MYP) Coordinator at the International School of Hellerup (ISH). Almost immediately, our Board presented me with a clear and challenging mandate: implement a schoolwide benchmarking system to track student progress. It was a bold mission, especially … More Embracing a Culture of Growth: My Three-Year Journey with Benchmarking at ISH

Behind the Dream: The Silent Struggles of International School Teachers

April 10, 2025

From the outside, the life of an international school teacher often looks like a dream — traveling the world, experiencing new cultures, teaching bright young minds in well-resourced classrooms. Many even imagine the picturesque life that follows: marrying a local partner, settling down in a European city, raising multilingual children, and perhaps buying a home. … More Behind the Dream: The Silent Struggles of International School Teachers

Nurturing Positive Environments: Breaking Free from Silos in Education

September 5, 2023

In my role as a workshop leader, I’ve been fortunate to visit schools around the world and engage with educators from diverse backgrounds. One recurring theme that has struck me is the unfortunate pattern of discord in many educational institutions. This discord often stems from a toxic leadership culture that seems more focused on criticism … More Nurturing Positive Environments: Breaking Free from Silos in Education

Navigating the Terrain of Leadership and Learning: Inspiring Growth in Educational Contexts

July 27, 2023

Dear friends and fellow educators, I feel truly humbled to share with you a deeply personal visual representation that has been a guiding light throughout my journey as an instructional coach and education professional. This mind map holds a special place in my heart, as it beautifully captures the connections I’ve made with the big … More Navigating the Terrain of Leadership and Learning: Inspiring Growth in Educational Contexts