TAISI Leadership Conference Sep 2015

THE ASSOCIATION OF
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS OF INDIA
EXCELLENCE THROUGH COLLABORATION
LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE 2015
FINDING THE TIME, MAKING THE SPACE
Taj Land’s End, Mumbai
PRE-CONFERENCES
September 21-23, 2015
MAIN CONFERENCES
GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR’S STRAND

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Welcome note
Dear Colleagues,
We have a lot to celebrate! This is our 10th
TAISI conference and what started with 7
schools and a vision to provide educators with
the best intellectual resource platform, has now
grown exponentially to a strength of 70 schools
and a vision that is more progressive than ever!
This year's theme “Making the time, finding the
space” seeks to resonate with all those little
unfulfilled and unexplored areas in our own
spheres of academia. Things that we know
need attention or change and are often ignored.
This, now, is our chance to draw inspiration
from the experts. From encouraging more
creativity in the classroom and scaffolding
leadership roles and from effectively preparing
students for the world beyond to finding the time
and space to make “it” happen, this year's line-
up of speakers seek to energise our institutions
at many different levels.
We hope that, through these sessions, you are
enriched and emboldened to find the time and
make the space for the little bit of magic that will
transform your teaching experience into one
that opens vistas of promise in your students'
minds.
Anu Monga
Chairperson, TAISI
TAISI Head Office, C/o Bangalore
International School
Geddalahalli, Hennur Bagalur Road
Kothanur Post
Bangalore - 560077
Tel: +91-80-28445852 / 28465060
Fax: +91-80-28465059
Email: info@taisi-india.org
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“ About TAISI
The Association of International Schools in India (TAISI) was
founded in 2005. Its primary objective is to create a
platform on which the stakeholders of schools in the region
can engage. This engagement has, over the years, taken
the form of dialogue, workshops, cooperation, sharing and
alliance building. TAISI’s focus is on professional
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development for teachers, leadership building for heads,
and skills building for students. At the core of everything, is
student learning.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

To bring international schools in India together for the
advancement of international education, intercultural
understanding and friendship
To do all such other lawful acts, deeds, things that will
be incidental and conducive to the attainment of the
objectives
To apply the income and properties of the Association
for the fulfillment of its objectives, and not to pay any
portion thereof by way of profit or dividend or bonus
To extend support to any member institution seeking
assistance for any justifiable cause
To assist in the advancement of internationalism
through education by the distribution of services to
members including, but not necessarily limited to, the
professional development of teachers and
administrators in partnership with the students they
serve
To promote intercultural understanding and international
friendship through the activities of its members
To develop regular, on-going in-service opportunities for
administrators, teachers and students within the region
To cooperate with other non-member organizations and
individuals in the region pursuing the same objectives
To collaborate with similar associations and
organizations
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Table of Contents
Welcome.................................................................................................... 02
About TAISI................................................................................................ 03
Table of Contents....................................................................................... 04
Conference at a Glance.............................................................................. 05
Hotel Layout............................................................................................... 17
Pre-Conference Schedule........................................................................... 18
Pre-Conference Speakers.......................................................................... 26
Pre-Conference Participants...................................................................... 28
Main Conference Schedule........................................................................ 41
Main Conference Speakers........................................................................ 73
Main Conference Participants.................................................................... 82
Guidance Counsellor's Strand Schedule...................................................... 99
Guidance Counsellor's Strand Speakers..................................................... 107
Guidance Counsellor's Strand Participants................................................ 111
Exhibitors................................................................................................... 112
Sponsors......................................................................................................121
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Taj Land's End, Mumbai
Conference at a Glance September

TAISI Pre-Conferences 21-23, 2015
21-09-2015
Name Venue Workshop
Cathy Fosnot Ocean View Conferrals, Gallery Walks, and Congresses:

Mentoring Young Mathematicians at Work
IBO - Trapti Trivedi Salcete 2 ESS (Cat 1) (3-day workshop)
Jan Olsen Konkan Handwriting Without Tears
Kevin Bartlett Board Define, Design, Deliver, Demonstrate:

Room 4 Getting Learning Organized
22-09-2015
Name Venue Workshop
College Board Konkan Deep Dive Into the College Admissions Process for
International Students: How Counselors Can Support
the Aspirations of Students in India (2-day workshop)
Ashish Trivedi Ocean View Leading a 21st Century IB World School:

A Cross-Cultural Perspective
NEASC Board Room 4 Chair Training Workshop
IGCSE Salcete 3 Art and Design (2-day workshop)
IGCSE Salcete 1 Global Perspectives (2-day workshop)
IBO Salcete 2 ESS (Cat 1) (3-day workshop)
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23-09-2015
Name Venue Workshop
College Board Konkan Deep Dive Into the College Admissions Process for
International Students: How Counselors Can Support
the Aspira- tions of Students in India (2-day workshop)
Jennifer Abrams 1943 Having Hard Conversations
Bambi Betts 1925 No More Excuses! Must Do High Leverage Practices

for International School Leaders
Finding your Space: How to Differentiate Your School

James MacDonald Board Room 4 and Develop Even Better Educational
Programs
IGCSE Salcete 3 Art and Design (2-day workshop)
IGCSE Salcete 1 Global Perspectives (2-day workshop)
IBO Salcete 2 ESS (Cat 1) (3-day workshop)
Graham Ranger Malabar Developments in CIS School Support: the New

Protocol for CIS International; Accreditation and CIS
International Certification: a Workshop to Train
Leaders to Serve on CIS Visiting Teams in
International Accreditation
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10th TAISI Leadership Conference 24-26, 2015
24-09-2015
Time Event Venue Speaker Title
6:00 - 7:00 am Yoga Poolside
7:30 - 8:00 Registration Pre-Function

Area
8:00 - 8:30 Inauguration Ballroom Anu Monga Welcome by TAISI

Chairperson &
Performance by Students
of Edubridge International
School
8:30 - 9:55 Keynote Ballroom Ben Walden Inspirational Leadership -

Lessons from
Shakespeare’s Henry V
9:55 – 10:25 Tea Pre-Function

Area
10:25 – 11:20 Keynote Ballroom Siva Kumari Education for a Better

World: Intriguing
Interpretations by the
IB Community
11:20 – 12:15 Keynote Ballroom Pasi Mattila How To Create The

School Of The Future -
Revolutionary Thinking &
Design From Finland
12:15 – 12:30 Talk Ballroom Julie Booth Data Driven Decision

Making for Schools
of Tomorrow
12:30 – 01:30 Lunch Pre-Function

Area
12:30 – 01:30 IB School Konkan

Heads
Lunch Meet
Breakaway 1 Salcete 1 Andrew Derry Strategic Planning for

Schools of the Future
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1:30 – 3:00 Breakaway 2 Salcete 2 Jennifer Abrams A Closer Look at Social

and Psychological
Leadership Practices
of Emotional Intelligence,
Resiliency, Optimism
Breakaway 3 Salcete 3 Judith Hegedus, Linking Your Curriculum to

George Ewonus College-level Learning:
Strategies for Effectively
Implementing Advanced
Coursework in
Secondary School
Breakaway 4 Konkan Nikki Woodson Hands-on Leadership
Breakaway 5 Malabar Rick Spradling Making It Happen: Finding

the Time and Space (and
Money and People and...)

Area
3:00 TAISI Board 1925

Meeting
Breakaway 1 Salcete 2 Bambi Betts The 'To Don't' List for

International School
Leaders
Breakaway 2 Salcete 1 Allie Clemans Developing School Leaders

to Transform Schooling
3:30 – 5:00 Breakaway 3 Malabar Deidre Fischer The Grass is Greener

Where You Water It
Breakaway 4 Konkan Ashish Trivedi Harnessing the Potential

of the NEW MYP
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1:30 – 3:00 Breakaway 5 Ocean View Linda Duevel, International School

Ellen Stern Leaders: Where are the
Women? Time to Step
Up. What Do You Need
to Get and Keep that
Leadership Position?
5:30 - 6:30 pm Wine And Pre-Function

Cheese Area
For Heads
And Sponsors
6:00 - 7:00 pm Yoga Poolside
8:00 PM ECIS Dinner Garden View

For Heads Of
Schools
(by Invitation)
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25-09-2015

Area
8:00 - 8:30 Day 2 Welcome Ballroom Shankar Mahadevan

Academy Performance
8:30 – 10:00 Keynote Ballroom Ruby Payne Social Cognitive Approach

to Socio-Economic Class

Area
10:30 – 11:30 Keynote Ballroom Prakash Nair The Learning Building:

Designing Smart, Agile
Schools for Smart,
Agile Kids.
11:30 – 12:30 Keynote Ballroom Kevin Bartlett, The Best Idea

Pasi Mattila, I Ever Had
Bambi Betts
12:30 – 1:30 Lunch Pre-Function

Area
12:30 - 1:30 CIE School Konkan

Heads
Lunch Meet
Breakaway 1 Salcete 1 Jennifer Abrams Creating Identity Safe

Classrooms for All Students
Breakaway 2 Salcete 2 Kevin Bartlett and Learning: The Space/

Prakash Nair Time Continuum
Breakaway 3 Salcete 3 Len Duevel Mentoring Teachers:

Leading through Support
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1:30 – 3:00 Breakaway 4 Konkan Bill and Ochan Cognitive Coaching for
Powell School Leaders
Breakaway 5 Malabar Marlene School Systems

Snyder Can Prevent
Bullying Behaviour
Breakaway 6 Ocean View Peter Mott Accreditation for

Transformation:
NEASC’s ACE
3:00 - 3:30 Tea Pre-Function

Area
3:30 - 5:00 Breakaway 1 Salcete 1 Ed Lawless Blended Learning:

The What,
the Why and the How
Breakaway 2 Salcete 2 Nikki Woodson Developing

Teacher Leaders
Breakaway 3 Salcete 3 CAPITA SIMS - Leveraging The Power Of

Anant Analytics To Turn Student
Ramachandran Data Into Insights
and Arpita Biswas
Breakaway 4 Konkan Sudha Sunder Concept-based

Curriculum and Instruction
for the “Thinking Classroom”
Breakaway 5 Malabar Craig Johnson Educational Survival &

Relevance in the
21st Century
Breakaway 6 Ocean View Rod Fraser Round Square Explorer –

Student Skills for the
21st Century
5:00 TAISI AGM Konkan
6:00 - 7:00 Yoga Poolside
8:00 PM Gala Dinner Ballroom
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26-09-2015

Area
8:00 - 8:30 Day 3 Welcome Ballroom Performance by

Students of Dhirubhai
Ambani International
School
8:30 - 10:00 Keynote Ballroom Eric Sheninger Digital Leadership:

Changing Paradigms for
Changing Times

Area
10:30 - 11:30 Keynote Ballroom Linda Duevel, Panel on Child Protection

Len Duevel, Oli
Tooher-Hancock,
Marlene Snyder,
Kevin Ruth
11:30 - 12:30 Keynote Ballroom Boyd Roberts Educating for a Global World:
to do well or to do good?
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch Pre-Function

Area
Breakaway 1 Salcete 1 Kevin Bartlett Name that Fear: Overcoming

Stakeholder Anxieties on
the Path to Inclusion
Breakaway 2 Salcete 2 Paul Ellis Developing Your Teachers

with Cambridge: Professional
development pathways for
learning and recognition
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1:30 - 3:00 Breakaway 3 Salcete 3 Sambhav Srivastava India System of Education:

A Critical Analysis.
Breakaway 4 Konkan Theresa Forbes How Can We Better

Prepare Young People to
Tackle the Issues of a
Complex and
Interconnected World?
Breakaway 5 Malabar Bill and Ochan Teacher Self-Supervision:

Powell Why Teacher Evaluation
is a Failed System and
What We Can Do About It
Breakaway 6 Ocean View Cary Reid The UWC Mahindra College

Project Based Diploma:
Engaging with Complexity
in the 21st Century

Area
Breakaway 1 Salcete 1 James Macdonald Nudge: How to Socialize

Ideas and Move Your
School Forward without
Bossing People Around
Breakaway 2 Salcete 2 Boyd Roberts and Becoming Committed

Pathma Naidu Global Citizens Now! -
Through The International
Global Citizen’s
3:30 - 5:00 Award Program
Breakaway 3 Salcete 3 Peter Elting Become A World Class

Teacher With ITEPS
(International Teacher
Education For Primary
Schools)
Breakaway 4 Konkan Henry Nicols, Growing Talent: Great

Susan Baum Leaders Support Great
Teachers Doing
Great Things
Breakaway 5 Malabar Eric Sheninger Leading the Maker

Movement
Breakaway 6 Ocean View Corry Macdonald Expand Time as You Drop

Into the Spaciousness
Within You
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Conference at a Glance
Guidance Counsellor's Strand
24-09-2015
Time Speaker Venue Topic
9:30 - 11:00 Prof. Jürgen Faust, 1925 Higher Education in Germany:

Martin Aichmayr Opportunities for English Speakers
The Redesigned SAT, Khan

Clay Hensley, Lisa Jain 1943 Academy & What It All Means
for Schools in India
11:00-11:30 Tea Pre-Function

Area
11:30 - 1:00 Kala Anand, Tom Calder 1943 Higher education in Australia: A
Rohit Manchanda, Future Unlimited
Rajesh Iyer

Area
2:00 - 3:30 Ganesh Kohli 1943 Shifting The Paradigm With

Guidance Counseling - Future
Before Past

Area
4:00 - 5:30 Bela Brahmbatt 1943 Hospitality Industry: Promising

Growth & Career Outcomes
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25-09-2015
9:30 - 11:00 John Broadbent 1943 Psychometric Testing And Its

Importance In Career/higher
Ed Counselling
Priyamvada Taneja 1925 Advocating Your IB Students And

Programme To Universities
11:00 -11:30 Tea Pre-Function

Area
11:30 - 1:00 John Broadbent 1943 Workshops That Work: Enhancing

College Applications With Real Life
Work Experience

Area
2:00 - 3:30 Racquel Shroff and 1943 mykensho - A Comprehensive,

Jeevan D’Cunha World Class, Holistic, Technology
Enabled, Identity And Career
Development Solution For Schools

Area
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26-09-2015
9:30 - 11:00 Keio and 1925 University Presentation

Nagoya University And Interaction
11:00 -11:30 Tea Pre-Function

Area
11:30 - 1:00 Osaka and 1925 University Presentation

Waseda University And Interaction

Area
2:00 - 3:30 Ritsumeikan University 1925 University Presentation And

and University of Interaction Sakura Science
Tokyo/Japan Science Exchange Programme
and Technology Agency

Area
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Hotel Layout
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Pre-Conference
Schedule
Yoga Tea Lunch
6:00 - 7:00 am 10:30 - 11:00 am 1:00 - 2:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:30 - 4:00 pm
September 21
Time Name Event
Conferrals, Gallery Walks, and Congresses:
9:00 - 5:00 Cathy Fosnot Mentoring Young Mathematicians At Work
Venue: Ocean View
Using multiplication as a topic, we will develop a learning trajectory
(Landscape of Learning) characteristic of the big ideas, strategies, and
models children construct as they develop a deep understanding of the
operation. Then, using the trajectory as a lens, we will examine
teachers as they use it to confer and question, support their children to
read and write mathematical arguments, and plan powerful math
congresses where children discuss their work in ways to deepen and
extend the learning of the whole community.
9:00 - 5:00 IBO - Trapti Trivedi ESS (Cat 1)
Venue: Salcete 2
The workshop is designed to prepare participants to teach a specific DP
subject in a manner that supports the IB mission statement and
philosophy. It will focus on developing a holistic learning experience for
students, along with subject specific guide and associated internal and
external learning assessment requirements with practice marking activities
of sample student work.
9:00 - 5:00 Jan Olsen Handwriting Without Tears
Venue: Konkan
This interactive professional development workshop offers effective,
hands-on training that supports the way students (and educators like
you!) learn best. This includes teaching strategies and multisensory
classroom activities that are developmentally appropriate by grade, and
based on the latest research studies and standards.
Define, Design, Deliver, Demonstrate:
9:00 - 5:00 Kevin Bartlett
Getting Learning Organized
Venue: Board Room 4
This interactive workshop will engage practitioners in an exploration of the only
coherent school-wide international learning continuum, the Common Ground
Curriculum (CGC). It will then provide an introduction to the way the Common
Ground Collaborative uses its innovative working framework: define, design,
deliver, and demonstrate learning, to support schools in creating a complete and
manageable plan for organizing all aspects of learning at their own school.
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Pre-Conference
Schedule
Yoga Tea Lunch
6:00 - 7:00 am 10:30 - 11:00 am 1:00 - 2:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:30 - 4:00 pm
September 22
Time Name Event
Deep Dive into the College Admissions Process for
9:00 - 5:00 College Board International Students: How Counselors Can Support
the Aspirations of Students in India (2 days workshop)
Venue: Konkan
This workshop is ideal for college guidance counselors and
administrators at any level, who are interested in best practices and
key insights into the admission process for universities in the U.S.
and abroad. Led by the Associate Vice Provost of Enrollment at
Cornell University, this 2-day session will provide participants with a
deep-dive into all facets of the college application process, and a
detailed understanding of how counselors and schools can help
students navigate through the college and career planning process.
Key topics that will be addressed include:
• Fundamentals of college admission, financial aid, ethics, visas, and the

counselor's role
• Understanding what admission officers look for when reviewing college

applications
• Helping students and parents determine which institutions are best fit to a
student's university criteria and career aspirations
• Exploring resources to help students and parents in finding the right

college
• Structure of a college counseling program and how to develop a plan and

strategy
9:00 - 5:00 Ashish Trivedi Leading a 21st Century IB World School:

A Cross-Cultural Perspective
Venue: Ocean View
Leaders in IB World Schools are often faced with challenges arising
from a range of contextual factors such as:
• Varied perceptions of students, parents and teachers about the type of

education needed
• Limited teacher experience, knowledge and skills to effectively deliver

such an education
• Traditional classroom pedagogy of didactic teaching
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Pre-Conference
Schedule
Yoga Tea Lunch
6:00 - 7:00 am 10:30 - 11:00 am 1:00 - 2:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:30 - 4:00 pm
September 22
Time Name Event
• Difficulty in establishing a collaborative culture
• Lack of resources
In this conference we will discuss some practical tools and

strategies that leaders can use to overcome these challenges.
9:00 - 5:00 NEASC Chair Training Workshop

Venue: Board Room 4
This workshop is designed for Heads of Schools and Senior
Administrators interested in chairing or co-chairing NEASC
Accreditation Teams (including Preliminary/ Preparatory and 5-Year
Visits) to international schools. Participants are expected to have a
basic familiarity with or understanding of the NEASC 8th Edition to
School Evaluation and Accreditation (Journey to Excellence in
International Education). Previous experience as a member of an
accreditation team is desirable; excellent writing-, communication-, and
collaborative leadership skills are essential.
The workshop includes hands-on practice for prospective leaders of
Visiting Teams and will address the logistical, procedural, and
philosophical aspects of Team Visits. Participants will gain experience
in dealing with different scenarios that may arise during accreditation
visits and in leading teams to arrive at consensual, evidence-based
conclusions. Successful completion of the workshop qualifies
participants to chair or co-chair NEASC Visiting Teams.
The workshop will also introduce participants to NEASC's
groundbreaking new ACE Accreditation protocol, which is being
piloted during the 2015/16 school year.
9:00 - 5:00 Nicola Williams Art and Design (2-day workshop)

Venue: Salcete 3
The Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design syllabus aims to encourage a
personal response by stimulating imagination, sensitivity, conceptual
thinking, powers of observation and analytical ability. Learners gain
confidence and enthusiasm as they develop technical skills in two and
three dimensional form and composition, and are able to identify and
solve problems in visual and tactile forms.
This two-day Cambridge Professional Development training for
teachers will typically include:
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Pre-Conference
Schedule
Yoga Tea Lunch
6:00 - 7:00 am 10:30 - 11:00 am 1:00 - 2:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:30 - 4:00 pm
September 22
Time Name Event
 Review of teachers' assessment issues

 Overview of different teaching methods and strategies
 Teaching strategies applied to the syllabus
 Discussions on formative and summative assessment
 Revision strategies for candidates
 ICT and curriculum resources.
This course is for teachers who have some experience of teaching
Cambridge syllabuses and are looking for further help in their
understanding of this area, as well as support in improving their
classroom practice.
9:00 - 5:00 Keely Laycock Global Perspectives (2-day workshop)

Venue: Salcete 1
Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives encourages awareness of
global problems and offers opportunities to explore possible solutions
through cooperation and collaboration. The course is not about
getting everybody to think identically; rather it is a matter of opening
minds to the great complexity of the world and of human thought, and
opening hearts to the diversity of human experience and feeling.
This two-day training course aims to cover the teaching strategies

applied to the syllabus, overview of different teaching methods and
strategies, discussions on formative and summative assessment,
revision strategies for candidates and suitable curriculum resources.
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Pre-Conference
Schedule
Yoga Tea Lunch
6:00 - 7:00 am 10:30 - 11:00 am 1:00 - 2:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:30 - 4:00 pm
September 23
Time Name Event
9:00 - 5:00 Jennifer Abrams Having Hard Conversations

Venue: 1943
As administrators, coaches or colleagues, we often come up against
situations where difficult topics must be addressed. What do we know
about the best strategies for those moments? What questions should
we be asking ourselves before we speak, and what environments are
best for when we do speak?
Participants will learn how to:
 Identify why they hesitate having hard conversations
 Design questions to ask themselves before they choose to speak up
 Articulate in professional language the challenges they are facing
 Determine the goals of the conversation and write an action plan of support
 Script the conversation avoiding trigger words that put others on the defensive
 Choose the best 'wheres' and 'whens' for a productive discussion
No More Excuses! Must Do High Leverage Practices

9:00 - 5:00 Bambi Betts
for International School Leaders
Venue: 1925
Contrary to conventional wisdom, recent research and practice concur
on school leader strategies that actually DO produce a remarkable effect
on learning. And while there are no silver bullets, ceasing to make
excuses for not doing what we are pretty sure works would be a good
start. Join us for an interactive session as we attempt to cut through the
rhetoric, sidestep the latest buzz-words, challenge some of the obstacles
that have become excuses and practice strategies such as:
 Ensuring a guaranteed and viable curriculum
 Insisting on teacher quality
 Insisting that the 'brutal learning facts' are front and center, and to embed
them in our practice
 Organizing your school around learning, particularly how to face the
decision conundrum of why so few good ones get made and what we can
do about this
 Creating a culture of accountability
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Pre-Conference
Schedule
Yoga Tea Lunch
6:00 - 7:00 am 10:30 - 11:00 am 1:00 - 2:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:30 - 4:00 pm
September 23
Time Name Event
Finding Your Space: How to Differentiate Your School

9:00 - 5:00 James MacDonald and Develop Even Better Educational Programs
Venue: Board Room 4
A great school finds the 'right space' in the local educational local
ecosystem by matching organizational strengths and priorities with the
needs of its students. So where is your school's space?
In marketing, business people talk differentiation in terms of identifying
unique and valuable market niches. In education we talk about
differentiation to address the unique needs of students. These concepts, at
the organizational level, are highly correlated and this pre-conference aims
to merge these two sets of ideas. By doing so, one can better define the
core of what your school stands for and also grapple with the most
critical strategic questions any organization can ask: 'What are we not
going to do as well as others?”. There will be ideas and suggestions
about how to communicate clearly around your core messages and
participants will understand how confluence of certain business
principles and educational ideals has the potential to lead to more
effective schools. Questions like 'how can your school differentiate
itself from other educational offerings?' and 'what is the narrative of my
school?' will guide our discussion.
This will be a highly interactive workshop. Participants will have time to
reflect upon current practice, learn from others around them, and hopefully
think differently about their setting and what could be done to further
improve their setting. The day will conclude with participants creating a plan
to translate these ideas and their thinking into tangible follow up.
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Pre-Conference
Schedule
Yoga Tea Lunch
6:00 - 7:00 am 10:30 - 11:00 am 1:00 - 2:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:30 - 4:00 pm
September 23
Time Name Event
Developments in CIS School Support: the New Protocol

for CIS International; Accreditation and CIS International
9:00 - 5:00 Graham Ranger
Certification: a Workshop to Train Leaders to Serve on
CIS Visiting Teams in International Accreditation
Venue: Malabar
CIS continues to evolve its school support services to meet the needs
of CIS Member schools, considering changes in international
education, changes in how schools are developing and the
importance of developing students as global citizens. The new
protocol of International Accreditation has been developed after
consultation with CIS Members and is mindful of contemporary
research in both school improvement models and effective evaluation
at school level. Feedback from accreditation visits has highlighted a
number of priorities, including:
 A differentiated model to allow schools to prioritize for the self-

study and peer evaluation process
 A shorter cycle, to align more readily with school strategic planning

time-lines
 A more central focus on four drivers: the school's purpose and

direction; intercultural learning; students' learning; and students'
welfare and well-being
 A web-based system allowing for reports, compliances, evidence

to be uploaded at any time to suit the school, shifting the focus of
the self-study away from a high-stakes intense period leading up
to the visit to one where evidence is uploaded at any time
 A shift in reports focus, away from compliances to development

and to students' learning and those factors which impinge most
directly upon students' learning
 Consequently, a move to the use of development continua,

allowing schools to identify their next steps and priorities in any
area, rather than merely showing alignment to a standard
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Pre-Conference
Schedule
Yoga Tea Lunch
6:00 - 7:00 am 10:30 - 11:00 am 1:00 - 2:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:30 - 4:00 pm
September 23
Time Name Event
CIS International Certification is a new service on offer to all CIS

Members, following a successful pilot phase of development. CIS
provides a framework, planning resources and learning opportunities
to aid schools in completing the International Certification activities.
Centred around project-based learning, schools take action to
demonstrate how they develop global citizenship, completing a
number of projects with their community while reflecting on the
experiences and outcomes.
Schools completing International Certification will complete a series

of globally-focused projects and exhibitions. For each project, CIS
provides the project objective, expected outcomes and guiding
questions for assessing students' growth. A rubric is also provided
that will be the tool used to evaluate the final project outcomes. The
school has flexibility to define and complete the project in a way that
makes sense for their community. CIS Advisors work with the school
throughout the process to evaluate the project outcomes and provide
guidance to support the school in its pursuit of certification. We will
use examples of projects, drawn from the pilot programme.
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Pre-Conference
Speakers
Jennifer Abrams, a former teacher, coach and professional developer, is currently an independent educational
consultant based in the USA. Jennifer specializes in new employee support, effective collaboration in a
multigenerational workplace, and having hard conversations. Her publications include Having Hard
Conversations (Corwin, 2009), and The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicate, Collaborate & Create
Community, (Corwin, 2013) and her upcoming book tentatively titled, Unpacking Hard Conversations:
Strategies for Finding Your Voice Around What Matters, (Corwin, 2016). Her monthly blog, Voice Lessons, and
other information about her work are at www.jenniferabrams.com, and she can be found on Twitter
@jenniferabrams.
Jennifer Abrams
Kevin Bartlett has held leadership positions in the UK, Tanzania, Namibia, Austria and Belgium, where he is
currently Director of the International School of Brussels (ISB), a fully inclusive school with 1550 students from
70 nationalities. He is a writer and trainer in the field of curriculum design and leadership for learning for the
Principals' Training Center. As a curriculum designer he was the initiator and early leader of the IB Primary
Years Programme.
Kevin is the Co-Director of two successful global initiatives: The Next Frontier: Inclusion and The Common
Ground Collaborative, a curriculum and school transformation system for international and national schools.
Kevin Bartlett*
Bambi Betts is the director of the Principals' Training Center for International School Leadership (PTC) and founder
of the three additional training centers for international educators, including teachers, counselors and school
business leaders. (TTC, CTC, BTC). Bambi has been a director, principal and teacher in international schools for
over 25 years, most recently Director of Escuela Campo Alegre in Caracas, Venezuela. As of July 2015, Bambi has
completed nine years as the CEO for the Academy for International School Heads (AISH). She has been a
consultant in over 125 international schools, conducting training on a variety of topics related to the effective
international school, including high leverage leadership strategies, assessment, curriculum leadership, teacher
leader strategies, instructional strategies, faculty evaluation, board training. She has written many articles on
practical ways to improve international schools and authors a regular column on the PTC pages of The
International Educator (TIE).
Bambi Betts*
Cathy Fosnot is Professor Emerita of Childhood Education and the Founding Director of Mathematics in the
City, a nationally recognized center for professional development at the City College of New York. She has
authored numerous books and articles on mathematics education, most recently the Contexts for Learning
Mathematics series, the Young Mathematicians at Work series, and she is the co-author with Cathrine Kellison
of A Parent's Guide to Math Education in Today's Schools. Currently she serves as the senior content
consultant for the award-winning internet math environment, DreamBox Learning (www.dreambox.com) and is
the CEO of www.NewPerspectivesOnLearning.com and the President of www.NewPerspectivesOnline.net.
Cathy Fosnot
Jason C. Locke serves as the Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment at Cornell University where he oversees
undergraduate admissions and financial aid. In August 2015, Locke will begin his nineteenth year at Cornell
University. Locke initially joined Cornell University as an admissions officer in the College of Agriculture and Life
Sciences where he also served a year as interim director before moving to the Undergraduate Admissions Office
where he served as Director from 2003 until July 2013. Locke currently serves on admissions committees for
Cornell's Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Engineering, and Agriculture and Life Sciences where he reviews
freshmen applications from South Asia. Locke also travels annually to India in support of the Tata Scholarship for
Students from India.
Jason C. Locke
* Main Conference Keynote Speaker
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Pre-Conference
Speakers
James MacDonald has been Head of School at NIST since 2013. Before settling in Bangkok, James also
worked in Singapore at the Canadian International School and, most recently, in Japan where he was Head of
School at Yokohama International School (another 3 programme IB World School).James is also active in
representing NIST externally, serving as Chair of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Asia Pacific Regional
Council, which represents over 600 IB schools in the region. Over the course of his career, he has published
numerous articles on leadership in international education and is a regular presenter at various educational
conferences throughout the Asia Pacific region. James holds two undergraduate degrees (B.Ed. & B. Mgt) from
the University of Lethbridge (Canada), an MA in Education from the University of Bath (UK), and an MBA from
the University of British Columbia (Canada). James' wife Corry, who is also Canadian, is an artist and art
therapist and together they have three school-aged children who all attend NIST.
James Macdonald
Peter C Mott was appointed NEASC Director of the Commission on International Education, PS-12 on July 1, 2012.
Previously Peter served as Director of Zurich International School (ZIS) from 2001-2012, and from 1989-2001
as Director of the American International School of Zurich (AISZ). He served on the Boards of the Council of
International Schools and of the Academy of International School Heads, and was a member of the
Commission on American and International Schools Abroad (CAISA). He is a Trustee on the Board of the
Educational Records Bureau (ERB), and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools' (NAIS)
Commission on Accreditation. Peter has led numerous accreditation teams to international schools in Europe,
Africa, and Asia. He is a Swiss citizen and was educated in Switzerland, Germany, the UK, and the U.S. At
present he is deeply involved in the creation of a new NEASC/CIE Accreditation protocol (“ACE”) that he hopes
will encourage international schools to become transformative agents of education.
Peter C Mott
Occupational therapist Jan Z. Olsen is the founder and developer of the Handwriting Without Tears® program.
The 2013 curriculum is the culmination of successes over the past 30 years, plus many new ideas from
collaborations with teachers, occupational therapists, and administrators across the country. Understanding the
challenges in the classroom and the gaps in educational offerings, Jan and her staff work to create materials
and books that meet educators' needs in a way that is fun and engaging, while developmentally appropriate
and effective for all students. Each year, Jan leads a team of certified presenters that deliver over 500
Handwriting Without Tears workshops to train teachers, therapists, administrators, and parents to teach
handwriting and school readiness skills. These dynamic presentations are widely regarded as the most
inspiring and relevant professional development opportunities available to educators.
Jan Olsen
Graham Ranger is Director of School Support & Evaluation at The Council of International Schools (CIS),
where he has overall responsibility for the support, development, evaluation and accreditation of CIS member
schools, around 500 of which are accredited or in the process of accreditation. He joined CIS in August 2012
from The British School, New Delhi where he was Head of School for five years. There he taught on the IB
Diploma Programme (Theory of Knowledge), and was an IB Examiner. In Delhi, he helped design and
implement a new school campus, bringing the school's capacity from 700 to a planned 1350. Before his
appointment to CIS in August 2012, he was an active member of the Board of The Association of International
Schools of India (TAISI) and remains a Board member of Sushant School of Design in New Delhi and of an
international school in Vietnam.
Graham Ranger
Ashish works with the International Baccalaureate Organization. Since joining the IB in 2008, he has served the
IB community in various roles such as MYP Associate Regional Manager, IBEN Manager and currently, as the
MYP School Services Manager for the Asia Pacific region. Previously, Ashish has taught in national and
international schools in India, Indonesia and Japan as Head of Technology, MYP and as the Diploma
Coordinator. Ashish holds a Bachelor's degree in Science and Master's degrees in Computer Education and
Educational Leadership from universities in India and Australia. He has recently embarked on a journey to
pursue doctoral studies in International Education at the National Institute of Education in Singapore.
Ashish Trivedi
Trapti has a Master's degree in Secondary Education from the College of New Jersey. She holds a Bachelor's
degree from India in Biology and Chemistry. She began her teaching career in India followed by her first
international post in Guangzhou, China. She has been teaching in Singapore for past eight years and has
taught ESL, IGCSE Biology, IGCSE Science, DP Environmental Systems and Societies, DP Biology and
General Science. She is currently works at Overseas Family School in Singapore where she teaches DP
Environmental Systems and Societies, DP Biology HL and SL, IGCSE Science as well as MYP Science. She is
the course leader for IB Environmental Systems and Societies in Overseas Family School. Trapti is assistant
examiner for IB ESS paper 1 and paper 2.
Trapti Trivedi
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Pre-Conference
Participants
Participant Name Associated With
Sonia Soni Aditya Birla World Academy, Mumbai
Shivangi Panchal Ahmedabad International School, Ahmedabad
Allison Peterson American International School of Vietnam
Mary Kay Hoffman American School of Bombay
Tia Lazarus American School of Bombay
Tasneem Pota B.D Somani International School, Mumbai
Biswajit Paul Bangalore International School
Claudine Joseph Bangalore International School
Gayathri Sanjay Bangalore International School
Geeta Jayanth Bangalore International School
Jayati George Bangalore International School
John Francis Dominic Basteen Bangalore International School
Krithi G Rao Bangalore International School
Maxim Lobo Bangalore International School
Mitali Mridul Bangalore International School
Ragavendra Prasad Bangalore International School
Rahul Sharma Bangalore International School
Revathi Bellary Bangalore International School
Sunitha Sherly Margaret Bangalore International School
Jeanne Couaillier Bangalore International School
Mallamma G Patil Bangalore International School
Alisha Israni BD Somani International School, Mumbai
Anisha Gupta BD Somani International School, Mumbai
Archana Sawarkar Bunts Sangha SM Shetty International School and Junior College
Suraj Bajaj College Pond
Aruna Kalyanaraman CPS Global School, Chennai
Pranav Kothari CRYSTAL PUBLIC SCHOOL, Ahmedabad
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Pre-Conference
Participants
Abimanyu Basu Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Kavita Dyas Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Manjiri Diwanji Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Shambu Shastri Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Pritha Mukherjee Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
David Impey Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Dhananjay Joshi Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Sreemati Sen Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Swarnalatha Potukuchi Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Gauri Bharvaga DPSI, Saket
Mohita Sharma DPSI, Saket
Madhuri Bhave Ecole Mondiale World School, Mumbai
Grant Rogers Ecole Mondiale World School, Mumbai
Shalini Ghosh Ecole Mondiale World School, Mumbai
Nandakumar Venkatraman Ecole Mondiale World School, Mumbai
Arnaz Ranji Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Mick Purcell Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Devesh Lathi Edukul Solutions
Siddharth Singh Emerald Heights, Indore
Harshika Singh Emerald Heights, Indore
Arti Bhargava Emerald Heights, Indore
Mahera Goel Fazlani L'Academie Globale, Mumbai
Meena Mukherjee Goldcrest International School, Mumbai
Shailendra Kushwaha Goldcrest International School, Mumbai
Roopali Suri Goldcrest International, Mumbai
Omana K Thomas Good Shepherd International School, Ooty
Palash Chakraborty Good Shepherd International School, Ooty
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Pre-Conference
Participants
Sheila Matthews Good Shepherd International School, Ooty
Deepa Shetty Gopi Birla Memorial School, Mumbai
Nicola Dow Harrow International School, Bangkok
Shailendrasinh Rathod International School of Dhaka
Renaud Milhoux International School of Hyderabad
Nicholas Botting International School of London, Qatar
Tarun Arya Jamboree Education
Vineet Gupta Jamboree Education
Anshul Mishra Jamboree Education
Priya Gupta Jamnabhai Narsee School, Mumbai
Teji Varghese Jamnabhai Narsee School, Mumbai
Neeta Parekh JG International School, Ahmedabad
Bakhtawar Krishnan KIC Education
Umang Talreja KIC Education
Meenakshi Mehta Legacy School, Bangalore
Allison Marx Mahindra United World College India
Garima Singh Mayo College, Ajmer
Hector Andrade Mercedes Benz International School, Pune
Helen Sharrock Mercedes Benz International School, Pune
Mersedeh R. Fard Mercedes Benz International School, Pune
Sarah Roberts Mercedes Benz International School, Pune
Kirandeep Kaur Miri Piri Academy, Amritsar
Suhaila Gurmukhani Mnemonic Education and Overseas Admission
Susie Belal New Cairo British International School
Julian Edwards NIST, Thailand
Neela Anbu NSS Hillspring International School, Mumbai
Sherry Fernandes NSS Hillspring International School, Mumbai
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Pre-Conference
Participants
Iris Madeira NSS Hillspring International School, Mumbai
Shabistan Sayyed Oberoi International School, Mumbai
Pooja Srivastava Oberoi International School, Mumbai
Priyadarshini Ramteke Oberoi International School, Mumbai
Stephen Augeri Oberoi International School, Mumbai
Arvind Kumar Chalasani Pathways World School
Rohit Bajaj Pathways, Gurgaon
Sunanda Sandhir Pathways, Noida
Deblina Chakraborty Pathwyas, Noida
Vandana Lulla Podar International School, Mumbai
Bryan Wilkinson Riffa Views International School, Bahrain
Joseph Rosevear Riffa Views International School, Bahrain
Rebecca Tayade Sanjay Ghodawat International School, Kolhapur
Vinod Kumar Sanjay Ghodawat International School, Kolhapur
Devyani Mathur Sanskaar Valley School, Jaipur
Shirish Gupta Shirish Gupta
Rajiv Sharma Springdale Senior School
Amrita Ghulati Sri Ram School, Gurgaon
Jonathan Warner Tenby Schools Malaysia
Aakash Aaron TestRocker
Shamima Shahnaz The Aga Khan School, Dhaka
Jyothi Thyagarajan The British School, New Delhi
Lakita Jaggi The British School, New Delhi
Monisha Singh Nathani The British School, New Delhi
Sneh Wadhwaney The British School, New Delhi
Neha Bhat The Gateway School of Mumbai
Inderbir Thussu The Heritage School, Gurgaon
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Pre-Conference
Participants
Urvashi Walia The Heritage School, Gurgaon
Bindu Anil The Legacy School, Bangalore
Meenakshi Mehta The Legacy School, Bangalore
Nidhi Udani The Legacy School, Bangalore
Priti Sait The Legacy School, Bangalore
Saad Sait The Legacy School, Bangalore
Sandhya Manu The Legacy School, Bangalore
Kimberley Dixit The Red Pen
Kavita Mehta The Red Pen
Namita Mehta - The Red Pen The Red Pen
Geomi Georoe Trivandrum International School
Rema Pillai Trivandrum International School
S Kumari I Teacher Trivandrum International School
Sangeetha S Trivandrum International School
Sapnu George Trivandrum International School
Sona S Sakthil Trivandrum International School
Sreela Raian Trivandrum International School
Rohit Mohindra True North Learning Systems
Jensen Hjorth UWCSEA
Simon Beesley UWCSEA
Julian Jeffrey Wellington College International Tianjin
Karen Hackett Wellington College International Tianjin
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Velammal Educational Trust
Founded in 1986, Velammal Educational Trust is the largest educational networks in the country
and has been in the forefront of matriculate, CBSE and Engineering education for the last 30
years in South India. The group has added a state- of- the-art Medical College in Madurai and
two IGCSE Global Schools in 2013-15 in Chennai.
Our Mission:
The mission of our institutions is to provide a high quality technologically enabled, safe and
secure learning environment that nurtures all-round holistic development. In order to attain this
we apply a systematic, differentiated and holistic approach in academics and other activities.
The Velammal Group of institutions exists to:
 Provide world-class education by imparting study skills and life skills, to be a winner in the
global society and to face the emerging challenges with leadership qualities including
dedication and human values
 Support and provide best education to various segments of the society by way of establishing
schools, engineering and medical colleges in South India and other neighbouring states
 Promote closer links among teachers, administrators, and students of its member schools and
others
 Promote professional development for teachers and administrators globally
 Provide opportunities for arranging educational, cultural, and sporting activities among
member schools and other schools across the world
 Cooperate and maintain professional contacts with other regional and international
educational bodies and associations
 Provide a forum for sharing educational resources
Velammal Snapshot
1986
Founded in 1986 with just 180 learners and 13 faculty.
3 Engineering Colleges in Chennai and Madurai a preferred destination for students
1 State- of - the - art Medical College and Multispeciality hospital- Second largest in Asia
30 Schools following State, National and International Curricula with excellent results
2 New Gen Schools - Indian ethos & values coupled with International best practices
2016 World class IB School (Proposed)
staff &
students
85,000 students and 8,000 staff
VELAMMAL GLOBAL SCHOOLS
Education Beyond Classrooms
An international school following Cambridge curriculum, Velammal Global School was

established in 2013 with the intention of making international education affordable to all and
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bringing home quality teaching-learning practices to impact the existing network of schools by going
beyond classrooms.
Key Attributes
 International curriculum with Indian values and ethos
 Enrichment activities which offers a full range of sports, drama, music, social service and other activities
 Excellent facilities offering its students the very best in modern teaching-learning equipment and technology
 Qualified and experienced academic staff with a stimulating blend of Indian and expatriate teachers.
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Cambridge learner attributes learning from a textbook. Our
are embedded in our geography fieldwork programme offers
huge opportunities for active enquiry-
syllabuses and support based learning and reflects the
materials. We talked to one Cambridge learner attributes. Our Year
school to see how these work 9s went out to investigate whether
in practice migrants have had an impact on the
local environment. When they came
back, they had to reflect on the results,
The Cambridge learner attributes – how they achieved them and whether
confident, responsible, reflective, the method was suitable.
innovative and engaged – tie in so “In geography, we use a lot of “Last year, the Year 12 Travel and
closely with the transferable learner Assessment for Learning techniques. Tourism students arranged a Christmas
skills of our ‘Leadership for a better Students undertake a wide range of excursion. They had to be engaged to
world’ school mission: communication, activities including debating, hot-seating, get it up and running, have the
collaboration, creativity, critical using iPads, as well as printed resources confidence to sell the trip to the other
thinking, organisation, independence and Google Earth. All these feed into students and then be responsible during
and resilience. They complement each exam questions – so they go into the the trip. When they came back, they
other fully,” says Kathryn Gavin, Head exam with confidence. reflected on what they did.
of Humanities at Harrow International “We have an extra-curricular programme
School in Bangkok, Thailand. called Leadership in Action. There are “The Cambridge learner attributes
“If you ask our students what Harrow hundreds of activities, many of them support these trips and the students are
Bangkok is trying to be, they would community and charity based, such as getting so many opportunities to
know these attributes because they are projects with local schools and demonstrate and improve on them. They
completely embedded in what we do. orphanages, and there is always a rush to really underpin what makes a good
We do a lot of feedback in class and we sign up. They also have to reflect on the student and they are gearing them with
steer students towards the areas they activity and what it means to them. the skills they need to be successful in
need to develop. Then students are “To stretch our more talented students, future life.”
given the autonomy to put targets in we run ‘critical lunches’. These have
place to achieve those goals, so the
emphasis is on students being
responsible and reflective about their
looked at subjects such as the gender of
decision-makers in the workplace, the
impact separatist groups could have on
“The attributes
learning. globalisation, and alternative energy underpin what makes a
matters. good student
“Students have a number of resources in
front of them and have the opportunity to
talk to teachers as well as other students,
”
so they are well evidenced. Being For more about the
confident and innovative in terms of Cambridge learner
decision-making, having the ability to attributes see page
reason and negotiate and reach just 14 of Implementing
conclusions are really important for the the Curriculum with
future. Cambridge. Visit
www.cie.org.uk/
“We are always looking at ways students curriculumguide
can be actively involved rather than just
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Main Conference
Schedule
Yoga Registration Tea Lunch Dinner
6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 24
Time Name Event
8:00 - 8:30 Inauguration

Venue: Ballroom
Welcome by TAISI Chairperson, Anu Monga & Performance by the
Students of Edubridge International School.
Inspirational Leadership – Lessons from

8:30 - 9:55 Ben Walden
Shakespeare’s Henry V
Venue: Ballroom
We believe that anyone involved in the teaching, mentoring or

supervision of young people is in a key leadership role, whether they
are currently aware of that or not.
Henry V is the story of a leader who unites his people around a

common goal, overcoming many obstacles in his path on his way to
achieving a remarkable victory against significant odds.
School leaders and teachers need to be visible. They need to

communicate vision and purpose in a way that inspires their teams
and truly reflects their passion and commitment with authenticity.
Participants will be introduced to the story of Shakespeare's most

inspired and inspiring leader, Henry V. They then choose the
leadership challenges they wish to explore. These are typically drawn
from the following:
ACT 1 - Assessing the Past and Visioning the Future

• Building consent - uniting disparate people around a common goal.
 Distinguishing Mission and Vision - what do we want to do and why do we

want to do it?
 How to sell a Vision - authentic performance in presentations.
ACT 2 - Identifying internal resources

 Interactive session to identify own leadership style
ACT 3 - Overcoming first blocks to success

 Techniques to motivate demoralised troops.
 Influencing skills to overcome complacency - 'painting negative pictures'.
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Main Conference
Schedule
6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 24
Time Name Event
ACT 4 - Crisis Management
 Holding authority wisely - 'power distance’
 Emotional Intelligence - managing fear and doubt in oneself and others.
 Inspiring the troops to keep struggling against the odds.
ACT 4 - Crisis Management
 Building relationships
 Sowing seeds for sustainable development and success.
Education for a Better World: Intriguing

10:25 - 11:20 Siva Kumari Interpretations by the IB Community
Venue: Ballroom
The IB is global, and built on international-mindedness. Lessons from

around the world give an inspiring picture of its philosophy at work
across the IB’s worldwide community of teachers, coordinators and
students in a rich variety of school settings.
How to Create the School of the Future - Revolutionary

11:20 - 12:15 Pasi Mattila Thinking and Design from Finland
Venue: Ballroom
In his keynote, Mr. Mattila will discuss the School of the Future and
development of learning environments. Innovations in education
enable the overall improvement of traditional school. The
presentation introduces the concept “Cycle of Change” describing
the key elements necessary for renewal school working culture. Key
elements are changes in pedagogy, architecture and technology.
Special attention will be paid to the importance of participatory
planning and to the role of technology. Through this keynote
presentation, Mr. Mattila wants to share his vision and initiate
change.
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Main Conference
Schedule
6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 24
Time Name Event
12:15 - 12:30 Julie Booth Data Driven Decision Making for Schools of Tomorrow
Venue: Ballroom
Big data, its collection and its use is a topic of much debate, with
most articles implying that data is cold and completely impersonal.
Hardly terms that you would use to describe any school where the
success of each and every individual students is rooted in your
DNA. For schools to be effective and efficient accurate and relevant
data is a must and when the right practices and solutions are
embedded within a school, data shouldn’t be feared. Quick effective
data collection and its use can promote a step change in school
efficiency and student outcomes.
In this session Julie will offer the audience some useful insight on
how you can create a data friendly school.
IB School Heads Lunch Meet with Siva Kumari,

12:30 - 1:30 Director General, IBO and Ian Chambers, Director
Asia Pacific, IBO
Venue: Konkan
1:30 - 3:00 Breakaway 1 Strategic Planning for Schools of the Future

Andrew Derry Venue: Salcete 1
We are probably in the biggest paradigm shift in education since the

beginning of compulsory education for all. The international education
community continues to take a leading role in exploring the purpose of
education and schools of the future.
How do we plan for that? While this may mean a huge change for
many of our colleagues, it is an even bigger paradigm shift for our
parents and communities.
How do we get buy-in and support from our community? How do we
plan for that?
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Main Conference
Schedule
6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 24
Time Name Event
Schools of the future have a duty to fully prepare their students for the
reality of their future, yet at the same time face the pragmatic reality of
external exams, standardized tests and university admissions. How do
we plan for that? Arguably, we are in the most exciting, yet challenging
time for education. How do we strategically plan to become modern,
constructivist, inquiry-based, tech-rich centres of learning that our
entire community buys in to?
This session will start with a case study of how one such school has
taken a whole-community approach for planning to be a School of the
Future, and then provide an opportunity for school leaders to share
and discuss approaches that have worked well in their setting. Leaders
are encouraged to come with examples of good practice to share.
1:30 - 3:00 Breakaway 2 A Closer Look at Social and Psychological

Leadership Practices of Emotional Intelligence,
Jennifer Abrams Resiliency, Optimism
Venue: Salcete 2
An educational leader’s work is emotionally and psychologically

demanding. One’s ability to be both intra-personally and inter-
personally intelligent is essential for meeting the challenges of the day-
to-day work and achieving the academic and organizational outcomes
of a school district. This workshop will assist leaders at all levels in
developing their self-awareness and interpersonal skill set so they are
even better able to deal with the complex needs of their department or
school, and will provide workshop participants with strategies and
resources to help those they manage and support to do the same.
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Main Conference
Schedule
6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 24
Time Name Event
1:30 - 3:00 Breakaway 3 Linking Your Curriculum to College-level Learning:

Strategies for Effectively Implementing Advanced
Judith Hegedus
Coursework in Secondary School
and George
Ewonus
Venue: Salcete 3
Leading schools in the TAISI network are intent on improving

classroom learning and preparing all of their students for global
higher education. How do schools in India take advantage of their
own unique context, while also providing more students with
innovative avenues to challenge themselves with interdisciplinary,
internationally-recognized curricular options? In this session, we will
explore methodologies, curriculum combinations and approaches for
implementing & linking world-class college-level coursework (AP, IB,
A-Levels, etc.) in secondary school. The session will also highlight
strategies for connecting your school’s learning outcomes with what
research shows matters most to world-class higher education. We
will also focus on strategies for enhancing your school’s academic
profile with leading global universities. This interactive, hands-on
session will focus on how international school leaders can build a
flexible, cohesive scaffolding of advanced high school courses
customized for their school community.
1:30 - 3:00 Breakaway 4 Hands-on Leadership

Nikki Woodson Venue: Konkan
Accountability and mandates have forced leaders in a corner where

primary time is spent on data analysis, reporting and compliance
monitoring. While accountability is important, leaders can take a
hands-on approach to leadership in schools that will allow valuable
insight in the education system of the school. This session will show
participants’ first-hand how their leadership can take on a more
hands-on approach to be a creative, inspirational and transformative
leader.
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Main Conference
Schedule
6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 24
Time Name Event
Making It Happen: Finding the Time and Space

1:30 - 3:00 Breakaway 5 (and Money and People and...)
Rick Spradling
Venue: Malabar
What needs to happen at your school to enhance student learning?

How can you get around roadblocks? In this breakout session,
participants will first identify several shared difficulties such as use of
time, appropriate space, and effective communication. Then we will
exchange successful practices and experiences. I will share what I
have learned from the numerous mistakes I have made. Note: a
degree in rocket science is not needed for success in this workshop.
This session is intended for administrators (directors, principals, vice-
principals, curriculum directors, business managers, etc.), trustees,
and teachers.
3:00 - 3:30 TAISI Board Meeting
Venue: 1925
3:30 - 5:00 Breakaway 1 The 'To Don't' List for International School Leaders
Bambi Betts Venue: Salcete 1
How well you know the scenario. Your ‘TO DO’ list grows daily. And
with every conference, every new book, every blog post, the list
grows…and you feel guiltier and guiltier and more and more worried
that somehow the kids in your charge are going to miss out and it will
be on your watch.
Join us for a rapid journey through the TO DON’T list - 5-6 practices
that never really worked, that have ceased to work given new
contexts, or are so low impact on learning that they are just not worth
doing. Things like: protracted teacher evaluation schemes with 10
page rubrics; one size fits all homework; putting every faculty
member on a team just because everyone else is on a team;
analysing data without targets, etc.
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 24
Time Name Event
And do bring one thing to contribute to the list as well as some

thoughts on this – the ‘I will if you will’ syndrome. If we are pretty sure
something doesn’t work, or is high energy, low impact, how can we
collectively move the TO DONTs into their rightful place?
3:30 - 5:00 Breakaway 2 Developing School Leaders to Transform Schooling

Allie Clemans Venue: Salcete 1
This session looks at the approaches taken to developing school

through the examination of a principal preparation program
conducted in an Australian context. Through discussion of the
research-based underpinnings of the program and its context, three
aspects emerge as important and have been seen to have had an
impact on the development of those who aspire to lead in schools,
namely, i) leaders’ use of evidence, ii) their recognition of adult
learning approaches with colleagues and iii) the way the role of
leader is conceptualised. In this workshop, participants will discuss
the relevance of these ideas for leading in their school context.
3:30 - 5:00 Breakaway 3 The Grass is Greener Where You Water It

Deidre Fischer Venue: Malabar
This session will be more about leadership than gardening, but I hope
you like the analogy! The question I would like to explore is this: as
leaders in schools, what are we doing to identify and nurture
leadership potential within our own staff?
I learned about leadership ‘on the job’ and made a lot of mistakes
along the way, and I believe I did learn from each and every one of
them! As heads of schools, Principals and others (former Heads of
Schools turned consultants, etc.), I believe that we have a
responsibility towards aspiring leaders in our schools, and an
obligation to provide opportunities to support their goals. In addition, I
believe that it is the right thing to do, and it makes economic sense to
facilitate access and foster diversity to maximize the potential we
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 24
Time Name Event
have in our schools. This will be an activity-based workshop where

we will be sharing and discussing what we are doing and what we
could be doing in schools to identify and nurture aspiring leaders. So,
if this interests you, please be prepared to join in, share, discuss and
listen, and see you there! This workshop is best suited to leaders in
schools who are interested in nurturing leadership potential.
3:30 - 5:00 Breakaway 4 Harnessing the Potential of the NEW MYP

Ashish Trivedi Venue: Konkan
Balancing the pursuit of meeting the 21st century learning needs of

students and at the same time managing parents’ expectations of a
school’s curriculum can be challenging. An added layer of challenge
for schools is their aspiration to provide students a coherent learning
experience as they move through primary, middle and secondary
education.
This session will focus on the recent curriculum and assessment

developments in the MYP and how these developments enable
schools in effectively meeting the learning needs of their students as
well as the expectations of the wider school community. The session
will also provide the participants an opportunity to discuss how the
new MYP can help in building a coherent K-12 curriculum. This
session is best suited to school heads, coordinators and teachers
from interested, candidate or authorized MYP schools.
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 24
Time Name Event
International School Leaders: Where are the Women?

3:30 - 5:00 Breakaway 5 Time to Step Up. What Do You Need to Get and Keep
that Leadership Position?
Linda Duevel
and Ellen Stern
Venue: Ocean View
The jobs are there, you have the skills and the experience. Now
develop the confidence and the motivation to apply and succeed in
those jobs.
 In this session we will introduce the following topics:
 Why choose leadership?
 How to be a strong candidate
 Mentors, sponsors and networks
 Financial management
 Board-Head relations
 Life balance
This session is designed to be of practical use to women leadership

candidates.
8:00 PM ECIS Dinner for Heads of Schools (by invitation)
Venue: Garden View
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 25
Time Name Event
8:00 - 8:30 Day 2 Welcome Shankar Mahadevan Academy Performance
Venue: Ballroom
Shankar Mahadevan Academy brings the "Joy of Music" to your
children, through its Grow with Music school program. Grow With
Music program for children has been created by Shankar Mahadevan
Academy to teach music, through engaging formats that appeal and
inspire learning in children. The Academy has introduced various
courses specially tailored for children of different age groups.
The Grow with Music program has been successfully delivered to

4000+ children in schools all over the country.
The Grow with Music program

 Provides a structured, progressive and age relevant curriculum
 Demystifies music and its elements for children
 Nurtures creativity and lateral thinking ability to ideate and create
simple compositions
 Develops social, cognitive and communication skills and builds
confidence
 Exposes children to diverse genres of music from around the
world
8:30 - 10:00 Keynote Social Cognitive Approach to Socio-Economic Class

Ruby Payne Venue: Ballroom
This session is a social cognitive approach to socio-economic class

and examines the relationship between available resources, the
demands of the external environment and the knowledge
base/relationships that an individual has. These three things form a
"mindset" about how to negotiate life and the extent to which there is
enough stability to focus on being educated. Educators are asked to
change thinking, understandings, and knowledge bases of
individuals. It is important to know the thinking and resources of the
students as it relates to learning.
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 25
Time Name Event
10:30 - 11:30 Keynote The Learning Building: Designing Smart, Agile

Schools for Smart, Agile Kids
Prakash Nair
Venue: Ballroom
Schools must be shaped not only by the architects who designed

them, but also by the teachers and students who occupy them. In
other words, we need to move away from the rigidity of the static
building to the agility of the Learning Building. A well-designed school
building will be ever-changing to accommodate the learning that is
going on at any given time. However, a majority of the learning that
happens in most schools is pre-determined by a design best suited
for an industrial, mass-production model. In short, “school hardware”
severely limits the “educational software” it can run.
This presentation will go beyond strategies to modify the defunct

hardware of the school building. It will also show how the obsolete
physical shape of schools points to a far more troubling reality that
education itself has become obsolete. Thus, by reshaping schools to
represent true Learning Buildings, we will also have an opportunity to
physically manifest new and more powerful philosophies of learning.
Showcasing both national and international case studies in the
context of delivering a systemic redesign of education itself, this
presentation will provide specific and immediately usable ideas to
improve learning and the learning environment for all students.
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 25
Time Name Event
11:30 - 12:30 Keynote The Best Idea I Ever Had

Kevin Bartlett,
Pasi Mattila, Venue: Ballroom
Bambi Betts
In this TED-style session, 3 accomplished educationists share their
best ideas.
CIE School Heads Lunch Meet with Ruchira Ghosh,

12:30 - 1:30 Lunch Meet Regional Director (South Asia), CIE
Venue: Konkan
1:30 - 3:00 Breakaway 1 Creating Identity Safe Classrooms for All Students
Jennifer Abrams Venue: Salcete 1
Creating a sense of belonging for all students in a classroom and at a

school is essential to learning. What can leaders do to make students
feel safe and welcome? What can teachers do to create an
environment in which students feel supported, capable and
competent? Based on Steele and Cohn-Vargas, Dweck and
Seligman, participants will study the concepts of stereotype threat,
identity safety, growth mindset and learned optimism and leave with a
set of behaviours that are within the educator’s sphere of influence in
order to increase identity safety for all students.
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 25
Time Name Event
1:30 - 3:00 Breakaway 2 Learning: The Space/Time Continuum

Kevin Bartlett Venue: Salcete 2
and Prakash Nair
Everything looks different when you begin with learning. This trans-
disciplinary workshop, led by an architect and an educator, re-
imagines schooling when we begin with learning principles and then
design our organization of space, time and people in support of these
key conceptual drivers. We’ll work together on the principles
themselves and then see what life and learning can look like when
daily realities like our curriculum, school buildings, furniture, and
human resource deployment look like when seen afresh through a
learning lens.
1:30 - 3:00 Breakaway 3 Mentoring Teachers: Leading Through Support

Len Duevel Venue: Salcete 3
Whether new to a school or experienced, teachers have need for

continual support to help them perform. This session is designed to
help leaders in school understand and apply techniques in effectively
mentoring teachers. A culture of learning for all in school is a vital
element. A special emphasis will be placed on folding new teachers
into your school. Participants will be asked to share and discuss
practice in mentoring teachers.
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 25
Time Name Event
1:30 - 3:00 Breakaway 4 Cognitive CoachingSM for School Leaders

Bill and Ochan Venue: Konkan
Powell
This workshop will provide an introduction to the communication skills
needed by principals and those occupying positions of educational
leadership. It will present the foundations of Cognitive CoachingSM,
an approach to professional relationships which focuses on
supporting the thinking of colleagues in the areas of planning,
reflecting and problem resolving. The specific skills and strategies
included in this workshop lend themselves to developing a school
culture of collaboration, reflection and a professional learning
community.
As a result of workshop activities, learners will:

 Understand the essence of Cognitive CoachingSM, how it differs
from consulting and evaluation.
 Increase consciousness and craftsmanship in applying
interpersonal communication skills to develop trust and rapport.
 Understand the power of a structured professional conversation.
 Learn and practice specific reflective listening strategies.
The workshop is highly interactive and will include:

 Modeling
 Small group activities
 Learning partners
 Opportunities to practice skills
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 25
Time Name Event
1:30 - 3:00 Breakaway 5 School Systems Can Prevent Bullying Behavior

Marlene Snyder Venue: Malabar
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged

children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The
behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.
Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumours,
attacking someone physically or verbally and excluding someone
from a group on purpose. Bullying may also be defined as “peer
abuse.”
Bullying can threaten students’ physical and emotional safety at

school and negatively impact their ability to learn. There are a
number of things school administrators, educators and staff can do to
make their school environment safer and more welcoming for
everyone.
This interactive session will outline the components of bullying

prevention at the school-wide, classroom, individual and community
levels. It will focus on assessment of problems as well as practical
strategies for both prevention and intervention. In India, Miri Piri
Academy, Amritsar, has recently trained teachers and staff about
practical strategies to prevent and intervene in bullying behaviours.
There will be a question and answer/ discussion period at the end of
this session.
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 25
Time Name Event
1:30 - 3:00 Breakaway 6 Accreditation for Transformation: NEASC’s ACE

Peter Mott Venue: Ocean View
ACE Accreditation, NEASC’s radically new approach to accreditation,

focuses squarely on ‘learning’ – what good learning should look like
and what its expected impact on the learner should be. The ACE
acronym represents Learning Architecture, Culture, and Ecology, and
its ten Learning Principles – supported by five Foundational
Standards – reflect an interdependent and interrelated learning
ecosystem. ACE shifts the focus from inputs and outputs to learner
impacts and proposes a strength-based rather than deficit-oriented
(‘meets/does not meet the Standard’) model. In fact, ACE aims to
change the language and ‘grammar’ of schooling and accreditation.
ACE has now entered the ‘trail-blazing’ phase, with some six
international schools participating in field-testing the beta version of
the new protocol. ACE is expected to become fully operational in
2016/17. This session will:
 Review ACE’s substantial conceptual changes and how these will

affect schools preparing for accreditation;
 Comment on the significantly upgraded training requirements for

ACE accreditation team visitors;
 Outline the process through which schools may earn ACE

accreditation;
 Describe how schools can switch from the 8th Edition

Accreditation protocol to ACE; and
 Discuss implications for joint/synchronized ACE accreditation

processes with other agencies.
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 25
Time Name Event
3:30 - 5:00 Breakaway 1 Blended Learning: The What, the Why and the How
Ed Lawless Venue: Salcete 1
What is blended learning? With the ever-quickening pace of change

in today’s society, what are the key skills that the modern student
needs to acquire? Which of these are the same as 20 years ago and
which are different? What role, if any, does blended learning have in
helping our students to acquire these key skills? Is blended learning
here to stay or is it just a passing education trend?
This challenging session will be led by Ed Lawless, Principal at

Pamoja, the only course provider approved by the IB to teach the
Diploma Programme online. He will look to generate a lively
discussion with educators in India around the challenges, risks and
benefits of implementing a blended learning culture in your own
school.
3:30 - 5:00 Breakaway 2 Developing Teacher Leaders

Nikki Woodson Venue: Salcete 2
Teacher leaders with competencies such as the ability to use

evidence and data in decision making, mobilizing people around a
common purpose, marshalling resources, taking action, and
contributing to realizing the vision of a middle level school are critical
to successful middle level schools. This session examines the
benefits of identifying and nurturing teacher leaders and their role in
helping schools collaboratively meet today’s achievement challenges.
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 25
Time Name Event
3:30 - 5:00 Breakaway 3 Leveraging the Power of Analytics to turn

Student Data into Insights
Anant
Ramachandran Venue: Salcete 3
and Arpita Biswas
Every school has huge amount of data that is collected about
students: right from their registration and admission, their
assessments, to their attendance and conduct. School leaders don’t
need more data: they need insights that they can use to create an
individual learning plan for students based on their past performance
and future goals.
The Discover tool is a data warehouse designed and optimised for

high performance data analysis and data mining. SIMS Discover
brings key information to you with a few simple drag and drop
actions. Data is presented as a series of palettes, which include such
items as pupil totals by gender and ethnicity, attendance and
assessment statistics. The powerful user interface enables the data
to be presented in a variety of ways, for example, Venn diagrams, bar
charts, pie charts and line graphs, with the ability to drill down into the
data.
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 25
Time Name Event
Concept-based Curriculum and Instruction for

3:30 - 5:00 Breakaway 4 the “Thinking Classroom”
Sudha Sunder
Venue: Konkan
How does one make the space to think critically in today’s era of
information overload that has brought about “content saturation”
(Giddens, 2007). Drawing on a wide range of research literature from
studies conducted in k-12 and university settings, this session will
help understand concept-based approach to curriculum and
instruction (Erickson, 2012) and the value of promoting deep
conceptual engagement in teaching and learning. Through a hands-
on inquiry-based methodology, this session will also focus on the
integral elements of concept-based curriculum and instruction and
provide participants practical strategies to enhance the quality of
teaching and learning in the classroom.
Target Audience: Curriculum Coordinators, Middle-level leaders and

Teachers k-12.
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 25
Time Name Event
3:30 - 5:00 Breakaway 5 Educational Survival & Relevance in the 21st Century
Craig Johnson Venue: Malabar
Schools are not doing what needs to be done to educate the children
of today for the world of tomorrow. In fact, schools are failing
miserably. That’s the irrefutable truth. Every country and educational
system is looking for a solution, and very few are finding scalable or
sustainable ones. So, what are schools to do? Well, there’s a famous
saying that states, “If you want something done right, do it yourself.”
This maxim is spot-on, when it comes to the survival of schools in the
21st Century. Schools can no longer wait for external entities such as
the government or teacher-training programs to respond to this crisis.
No, schools must become the architects of their own evolution and
return to relevance. So, why aren’t schools responding faster and
more strategically to this emergency? Simply put: Schools just don’t
know how. And 'perceived' insurmountable obstacles such as
expertise, money, time, and space thwart any attempt at envisioning
solutions. But these ‘obstacles’ are illusions—nothing more than
ghosts—and each of them easily overcome. This workshop, built on
the work of Daniel Pink and Malcolm Gladwell, will provide
participants the necessary direction, structures, and a framework to
return their schools to a state of relevance.
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 25
Time Name Event
3:30 - 5:00 Breakaway 6 Round Square Explorer – Student Skills for the
21st Century
Rod Fraser
Venue: Ocean View
Our role as educators is to prepare young people for our fast-paced,

digital-savvy, multi-tasking world. It is a role in which logic suggests
that the traditional approaches to education will not succeed in
developing lifelong learners of the future.
As educators we are playing ‘catch-up’ and the School environment

alone does not have the time or space to complete the task.
There is tension in a pressured timetable between academic and

non-academic pursuits.
The session will explore a Round Square approach to this challenge,

which embraces both academic and non-academic endeavour,
providing a holistic educational approach. It will also challenge the
way we can engage the wider School community as learners.
The Round Square approach is to develop 21st Century Explorers,

focussing on the development of skills for the workplace, responsible
citizenship and global interaction.
5:00 - 6:00 TAISI AGM Venue: Konkan
8:00 GALA DINNER Venue: Ballroom
Pre Dinner Cocktail Destination Focus Partner

Sponsored by
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 26
Time Name Event
8:00 - 8:30 Welcome Performance by Students of Dhirubhai

Ambani International School
Venue: Ballroom
8:30 - 10:00 Keynote Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for

Changing Times
Eric Sheninger
Venue: Ballroom
The educational landscape is changing as a result of continuous

advances in technology and a changing learner. As a result,
educators must recognize this shift, anticipate needed changes, and
lead by example in order to meet the diverse needs of key
stakeholders in the 21st Century. Attendees will learn how to harness
the power of digital tools and social media accessible today to
improve communications, enhance public relations, establish a brand
presence, increase student engagement, transform learning spaces,
discover opportunity, and grow professionally like never before.
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 26
Time Name Event
10:30 - 11:30 Keynote Panel on Child Protection
Venue: Ballroom
Jane Larsson International Task Force on Child Protection: Progress and Outcomes
Kevin Ruth Identifying and sharing Child Protection resources: a partnership

between the ITFCP and the International Centre for Missing and
Exploited Children will create a website to serve as a resource/portal
dedicated to child protection, specifically for the international school
community
Linda Duevel Addressing historical abuse in school communities
Len Duevel Role of the Principal: Advising and supporting parents and children
following reports of abuse
Oli Creating multi-disciplinary teams in India to identify and build local

Tooher-Hancock capacity to prevent and deal with abuse
Marlene Snyder Importance of a safe school climate that prevents and intervenes in
"peer abuse" (bullying behaviors)
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 26
Time Name Event
11:30 - 12:30 Keynote Educating for a Global World: To do Well or to do Good?

Boyd Roberts Venue: Ballroom
International schools are a result of a global world – with its multi-

national corporations, increasing population, climate change,
declining biodiversity and global communications. This session
highlights some of the challenges, particularly for international
schools, of educating students in that changing global world. We want
to ensure they are prepared to do well. But what are our
responsibilities to society and the wider world? Should we also be
working with them to do good?
We shall consider different types of engagement with the wider world,

and concepts such as international mindedness, global citizenship,
and education for a better world. Focusing on the world of
international schools and international curriculum agencies we shall
look at some key points that should inform our thinking and practice
in our work with young people - in and out of the classroom - to
shape a better curriculum for a better global world.
The second part of the session will look at how school leaders can
find the time and make the space to address some of the challenges
raised, and sets the scene for the subsequent breakaway on the
International Global Citizen’s Award.
1:30 - 3:00 Breakaway 1 Name That Fear: Overcoming Stakeholder

Anxieties on the Path to Inclusion
Kevin Bartlett
Venue: Salcete 1
Many schools want to become more inclusive but are anxious about
community reactions, and pick up on the worries of Board Members,
parents, teachers, leaders, even other students. This interactive
workshop deals with every known fear of every stakeholder, names it,
and lays it to rest using tried and trusted methods. Plenty of practical
advice to give courage and confidence to those on the road to
inclusion
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 26
Time Name Event
1:30 - 3:00 Breakaway 2 Developing Your Teachers with Cambridge:

Professional Development Pathways for Learning
Paul Ellis
and Recognition
Venue: Salcete 2
Research suggests that carefully designed professional development

which is integrated into the everyday life of the school and the
teacher is likely to have a more lasting impact on practice and on
student outcomes. Schools and school leaders need to focus clearly
on selecting and engaging with appropriate professional development
opportunities for their staff and on creating a safe, supportive
environment that encourages a collaborative approach to learning.
In this interactive session, we will be exploring the principles of

effective professional development. We will look at communities of
practice and consider options for bringing teachers together in a
school in a well-planned programme of study. We will use as our
reference the suite of Cambridge Professional Development
Qualifications, which are quality assured and recognised by the
University College London Institute of Education on the pathway to a
range of master’s courses.
1:30 - 3:00 Breakaway 3 Indian System of Education: A Critical Analysis

Sambhav
Srivastava Venue: Salcete 3
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 26
Time Name Event
1:30 - 3:00 Breakaway 4 How Can We Better Prepare Young People to Tackle the
Issues of a Complex and Interconnected World?
Theresa Forbes
Venue: Konkan
Introducing a new education initiative sponsored by Shell for the 14-

19 age group centred on the Food, Water, Energy Nexus, the
programme is a community-based corporate social responsibility
project. It is designed to help equip young people with thinking skills
and the capacity to develop scenarios for preferable futures. The
programme is in its pilot phase and we are seeking interested
schools who may wish to get involved. Come and find out more about
the programme and how you may be able to contribute.
1:30 - 3:00 Breakaway 5 Teacher Self-Supervision: Why Teacher Evaluation

is a Failed System and What We Can Do About It
Bill and Ochan
Powell Venue: Malabar
Over the course of the last thirty years, the workshop presenters
have worked with thousands of teachers and school leaders in over
fifty countries worldwide and the refrain has been virtually
unanimous: traditional teacher evaluation is a failed system. It
doesn’t improve student learning; it is immensely time and energy
consuming; and it destroys the culture of trust in schools.
Try a rough-and-ready thought experiment: stand in front of a group

of 1000 teachers and ask how many of them are becoming more
professional, effective or fulfilled through the use of the present
system of teacher evaluation. Our hunch is that virtually no one will
say “yes.” We have a failed system that isn’t working and we need to
change it.
Essential Questions:
 Why doesn’t teacher evaluation work? What are some of the

self-defeating assumptions that underpin the process?
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 26
Time Name Event
 What are some of our expectations of teachers and how do these

expectations affect teacher behavior and decision-making?
 In what ways are the components of adult-to-adult, professional

relationships linked to the development of a culture of
transformational learning?
This workshop is appropriate for anyone in a school setting who

has supervisory responsibility.
1:30 - 3:00 Breakaway 6 The UWC Mahindra College Project Based Diploma:
Engaging with Complexity in the 21st century
Cary Reid
Venue: Ocean View
The world in which our students will live tomorrow is radically different
from the one in which we as educators grew up. Students and the
ways in which that learn have also changed. Recognizing that
students have changed and the world has changed requires us to
think about how we teach and think about how we can continue to
connect with learners.
In 2015, UWC Mahindra College is redesigning high school education

with a focus on project-based learning, experiential education and
outdoor learning.
UWC Mahindra College Project-Based Diploma is a high school

program designed around independent, student-driven, professionally
guided, multi-disciplinary, projects. This process is focused around a
rigorous academic program, through which students will develop the
skills and competencies needed to excel in the 21st century.
The target audience for this session is high school educators, who
prepare students for life, and university educators, who receive these
students.
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 26
Time Name Event
3:30 - 5:00 Breakaway 1 Nudge: How to Socialize Ideas and Move Your School
Forward Without Bossing People Around
James Macdonald
Venue: Salcete 1
There has been a lot written about leadership over the years and we
have many preconceived notions about what makes leaders effective.
On the one hand we have the image of army general, barking orders
to subordinates. On the other extreme, there is talk of ‘leading from
behind’ and ‘servant leadership’. One thing is certain: schools are
highly social environments and school leaders must be very savvy in
understanding social dynamics if they are to be highly effective. This
interactive session is meant to trigger thinking around the concepts of
‘soft HR ‘ versus ‘hard HR,’ and provoke thinking about how we as
school leaders need to understand various psychological concepts
like confirmation biases, psychological anchoring and the sunk cost
fallacy. It is virtually guaranteed that there will be much more talk
about on these topics than time will allow, but that is the whole point
of the session! We will open a discussion about the effect of
leadership on the social dynamics of school and this, in turn, can only
make use more effective leaders.
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 26
Time Name Event
Becoming Committed Global Citizens Now! - Through

3:30 - 5:00 Breakaway 2
the International Global Citizen’s Award Program
Boyd Roberts
and Pathma Naidu Venue: Salcete 2
“The IGC Award is not just another award; it’s a way of life.”
Pancham Yadav,Gr.11, P.W.S.
The IGC Award is a non-competitive program supporting individual

students to become better global citizens. Focused on the everyday
lives of young people in a global world, it incorporates existing work
in schools as well as requiring something new. The program structure
and examples of how it is being implemented in schools
internationally will be outlined.
Schools share perspectives and experience with member schools

internationally, and thereby develop their own understanding and
practice in guiding students to become effective global citizens.
We shall draw in particular on experience at Pathways World School

(PWS) in India. PWS introduced the IGC Award through the Well-
Being Program in School, in 2012 and it has been a secondary
school-wide program since August 2013. Since the IGC Award
program is for students between 11 and 18 years of age, PWS has
designed special preparatory programs for Primary School and for
Early Learners. Through these experiential programs, students have
continued to grow and develop into committed global citizens.
Of interest to those working with students of all ages, there will be

ample opportunities for questions.
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 26
Time Name Event
3:30 - 5:00 Breakaway 3 Become a world class teacher with ITEPS

(International Teacher Education for Primary Schools)
Peter Elting
Venue: Salcete 3
This session consists of a presentation about ITEPS and an

interactive part. ITEPS is a teacher education course at the bachelor
level, which started in 2012 and trains students to be teachers in
international primary schools. The programme is offered by a
consortium of three universities: University College Zealand
(Denmark), Buskerud and Vestfold University College (Norway) and
Stenden University (The Netherlands). Some characteristics of the
programme are: managing the multicultural classroom, study of the
various and varied curricula (national and international), global
citizenship and teaching practice. The intercultural competency is
integrated in every subject and the overall level of the course is high.
The official language of the course is English. After Year 1 of the
course the minimum level of English must be C1 (CAE) for the
student to be allowed to continue. Most students have level C2 (CPE)
– which students need to achieve before graduation. It is compulsory
for students to complete some of their teaching practice and study
abroad. During the ITEPS programme, students will develop the
following competencies: intercultural, interpersonal, pedagogical,
subject knowledge and methodological, and organisational, as well
as the competencies of collaboration with colleagues and with the
working environment and reflection and development. In this
presentation a more detailed overview will be provided into the
implementation and first experiences of the ITEPS programme.
Sanne Pfefferkorn, a Year 2 ITEps student, will inform you about her
experiences in Year 1.
This session is intended for directors of international schools and

other officials of international schools who are in charge of the
application process for new teachers.
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 26
Time Name Event
Growing Talent: Great Leaders Support Great

3:30 - 5:00 Breakaway 4
Teachers Doing Great Things
Henry Nicols
and Susan Baum Venue: Konkan
We are learning more and more about the power of strength based
environments to transform and move organizations forward. Four
critical things are necessary to develop a strength based
organization. 1. Identify individual differences, 2. Celebrate diversity.
3. Support those who think and understand differently, and 4. Create
pathways to leadership that align with personality styles. In this
session you will be given tools to assess your own personality style
and to understand the profiles of those around you. You will learn
how to use style strengths to support change, be a better
communicator and enhance cooperation. When we recognize and
value the talents we each bring to the learning environment, great
things happen.
3:30 - 5:00 Breakaway 5 Leading the Maker Movement

Eric Sheninger Venue: Malabar
The maker movement in schools focuses on the natural learning

curiosity of students where they tinker, invent, create, and make to
learn. Makerspaces in schools tap into student passions and combine
that with open source learning, contemporary design and powerful
personal technology like 3D printers. This session will walk attendees
through the creation of engaging makerspaces in any K12 school and
the foundational elements that can be purchased within any school
budget. During a workshop attendees will participate in a hands-on
maker activity.
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6:00 - 7:00 am 7:30 - 8:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am 12:30 - 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:00 - 3:30 pm
September 26
Time Name Event
3:30 - 5:00 Breakaway 6 Expand Time as You Drop Into the Spaciousness
Within You
Corry Macdonald
Venue: Ocean View
Come and explore art making as you have never experienced it

before. In fact, having no artistic experience will stead you well in this
session as you tap into your purest expression. Not only is this
session highly enjoyable and relaxing, it also is wonderful opportunity
to play with time and space. Using very simple art materials, I will
guide you within to discover parts of yourself rarely accessed in our
busy world where the verbal-linear brain is utilized most of the time.
You will come to know experientially how to open up a spaciousness

within yourself as you create from your non-linear brain and your
unique inner rhythm. By tapping into your feelings and responding to
inner impulses and preferences, you will come to expand your view of
yourself both in the process of creating and afterwards as you take in
and reflect upon your artwork.
The art holds much information and intelligence for you. I will teach
you how to access this as well. Through it all, as you enter a state of
flow, your sense of time will also shift and expand. This is a wonderful
side effect which creativity brings. As you are fully immersed in a
feeling of energized focus, full engagement, and enjoyment in the
process of creative activity time will open up and expand resulting in
an even greater sense of spaciousness for you.
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Jennifer Abrams Refer to Pre-Conference Speakers
Kevin Bartlett Refer to Pre-Conference Speakers
Susan Baum, Ph.D. is Director of the 2E Institute for Research and Professional Development at Bridges
Academy, co-director of the International Center for Talent Development and academic coordinator for
the International Graduate Program for Educators at SUNY, Buffalo State College.. Professor Emeritus
from The College of New Rochelle, Dr. Baum is well known for her seminal work in the education of twice
exceptional children and has published extensively on the topic.
Susan has served on the Board of Directors of the National Association for Gifted Students and is past
president and co- founder of the Association for the Education of Gifted Underachieving Students. She is
recipient of the Weinfeld Group’s Life-time Achievement Award, 2012 CAG Friend of the Gifted Award,
and the 2015 Neag Alumni Distinguished Professional Award for her work in educating the twice
exceptional child.
Susan Baum
Bambi Betts Refer to Pre-Conference Speakers
Allie Clemans is currently Director of Postgraduate Education and of Professional Experience in the
Faculty of Education at Monash University in Australia. She teaches and researches in the area of adult
education and lifelong learning. This work spans diverse learning contexts - workplace education,
vocational education and training (VET), community and higher education. She has published in the area
of professional learning as it relates to the development of educational leaders and their practices.
Another area of research activity revolves around lifelong learning and its capacity to enhance
participation and transform livelihoods. Her recent research projects have included a review of lifelong
learning and employment prospects in Australia for UNESCO Bangkok, an evaluation of partnership
work around socially inclusive education programs for the Victorian government in Australia and
strategies for professional learning change for educators in higher education in Saudi Arabia.
Allie Clemans
Andrew Derry has been involved with the IB since 1991 after deciding to teach overseas for just one
year, just to see what it was like. Since then he has been Head of 4 IB schools, on 3 continents and has
taught PYP, MYP and DP. He is also a member of the IB Regional Council for IBAEM and the global IB
Heads’ Council. He is currently the Principal of the British International School of Houston, where he is
delighted to be designing and building a brand new school of the future for 2000 students. He is
passionate about guiding the school towards a coherent and pragmatic model of 21st century learning
that excites, engages and challenges students of today.
Andrew Derry
Dr. Len Duevel recently retired as the Primary School Principal of the International School of Stavanger,
Norway, after 42 years of service to this school.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Moorhead State University, Master’s Degree in Teaching, Curriculum
and Learning Environments from Harvard University and a PhD in Educational Administration from
Purdue University.
Len was a charter member of the ECIS Curriculum Committee and served on numerous accreditation
visiting teams.
Len Duevel*
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Dr. Linda Duevel, recently retired as the Director of the International School of Stavanger, Norway. She is
currently Board Chair of the Association for the Advancement of International Education, (AAIE).
She has worked in schools in the UK, US, and Norway. She holds a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s
Degree in Counseling/Personnel from Western Michigan University, a Master’s Degree in Educational
Administration from Harvard and a PhD in Educational Administration from Purdue University.
She is a frequent conference presenter, graduate school adjunct professor, was a member of the
International Task Force on Child Protection, does school board governance training, is involved in
school accreditation work, believes every school should have cardiac defibrillators available to use when
emergency strikes, and is particularly committed to the effort of assisting more women leaders to be
named heads of international schools.
Linda was named the Outstanding International School Superintendent by AAIE for 2015.
Linda Duevel*
Paul Ellis is Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge International Examinations, a not-for-
profit organisation that is part of the University of Cambridge. Every year, nearly a million Cambridge
learners from 10,000 schools in 160 countries prepare for their future with an international education
from Cambridge.
Paul Ellis has worked for two decades in the field of education. He taught for ten years at schools and
universities in the United Kingdom and France, and has spent the last ten working for two major
international education providers in Geneva and Cambridge. He holds master’s degrees from three
universities and has travelled extensively worldwide visiting schools and training teachers.
Paul Ellis
Peter Elting started his career in 1984 as a lecturer of Mathematics and ICT in the Technical Department
of the Drenthe University (The Netherlands). In 1985 and 1986 he set up the ICT sections of the
Economics and Laboratory Departments.
In 2000 Peter was asked to lead the ICT and Electronics sections, and in 2002 to be the director of the
Technical Department. He was one of the founders of the new course in the field of (international)
Human Interaction and ICT.
In 2004 he became a director of the Teacher Education Department in Meppel, The Netherlands.
Peter was one of the founders of ITEps. In 2010 Peter became the Programme Manager of the ITE-
consortium (International Teacher Education). In 2014 Peter initiates a new project called ITEls
(International Teacher Education for lower secondary schools).
Peter Elting
George Ewonus is the Founding Director of the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program in
Canada. George started his career in Education teaching graduate school in Pharmacology at the
University of British Columbia. He then began his journey as a classroom teacher, principal, and district
staff member. He was responsible, along with his colleagues in 1986, for bringing the AP Program into
the Public Schools and universities in British Columbia. Since 1989 George has had the challenge of
directing the AP Program in Canada, where AP has grown from a few schools and students to a
National program with more than 575 schools and 27,000 exams. Now all Canadian universities
recognize the AP Program. His hobbies are mountain biking, music and archaeology, not necessarily in
that order.
George Ewonus
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Originally from a tiny farm in South Australia, Deidre was fortunate to be raised by parents who taught
her that she could do anything she set her mind to as this shaped her life and career. After working in
country South Australia, as a typing and shorthand teacher, she obtained a position as the Assistant
Head, Senior School on North Campus of Trinity College, Gawler, where she stayed for 10.5 years.
However, greener pastures beckoned and the glass ceiling proved a little too much to cope with, so in
1998, she moved overseas to discover the world of teaching in the IB. She has worked in the
Philippines (twice), PR China, Mongolia and Indonesia for a total of 16 years and in 2014 relocated
permanently to Australia to be closer to family. As a former Head of School and still loving being a
teacher, Deidre set up her own business, DF Education Pty Ltd (www.deidrefischer.com.au). In this way,
she is still able to teach, by facilitating school and teacher improvement through her workshops and
helping Boards understand their governance role.
Deidre Fischer
Theresa Forbes is an international educator with extensive education experience in Africa, Europe,
Middle East and South East Asia. Her experience spans the primary, secondary and higher education
sectors and includes, school start-up, leadership and headship, market insights, government relations,
on-line learning, curriculum review and design, qualification accreditation and strategic business
planning. Roles have included: teacher, head teacher, government curriculum advisor, business
development leader and the founding director of ‘Shaping Learning’. Theresa has lived and worked in the
UK, Oman, Indonesia and The Netherlands and has worked as Director of The International Primary
Curriculum, Senior advisor for the English National Curriculum and as Head of Regional Development
AEM for the International Baccalaureate. Theresa is currently leading a new corporate social
responsibility education initiative sponsored by Shell.
Theresa Forbes
Rod Fraser is CEO/Principal of Ivanhoe Grammar School, Melbourne (a coeducational independent

School over three Campuses) currently celebrating its Centenary Year, with 2,000 Students. Rod has
had an extensive educational career in three States of Australia, as a teacher and senior administration,
including being Principals of two Schools and as a lecturer and tutor at the University of Melbourne and
the Melbourne College of Education. Rod’s belief in developing Students’ global competency has
resulted in Ivanhoe Grammar School making a commitment to internationalising the curriculum, both
within and beyond the classroom.
Rod is currently Chair of the Round Square International Network of Schools and, until recently,
Australia’s Centre for Strategic Education – International Education Advisory Group. He has been
involved in governance of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) as past Chair of the
Regional Council – Asia Pacific and a past Member of the IB Heads’ Council. In 2012, Rod was made a
Rod Fraser Fellow of the Australian Council of Education Leaders.
Oli Tooher-Hancock is a British/Irish national is currently the Head of the International School of
Hyderabad, India. Previously, she was the Assistant Superintendent/Head and Secondary Principal of
two IB World Schools in Peru and Sri Lanka. Prior to that, Oli was an IBDP Coordinator and IB History
teacher for 10 years in the Asia Pacific region. Recently she received her Doctorate in Educational
Leadership from Lehigh University in the USA. She is passionate about the need for distributed
leadership in schools and how this impacts student learning. This was her doctoral thesis.
Oli Tooher-Hancock*
Judith Hegedus is the Executive Director for International Strategy and Business Management for the
College Board, based in the New York Office. She has worked with the College Board for more than
seven years, first as a consultant through Booz Allen Hamilton, offering leadership in the implementation
of the large-scale process redesign for the SAT, and most recently on international strategy for all
College Board programs and services. Judith served as a management consultant for the United Nations
in 2005–2006. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s degree in International
Policy Studies from Stanford University, and later received her MBA from Columbia University. As a
native of Hungary and a former international student, Judith has a strong interest in global education.
Judith Hegedus
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Craig Johnson has spent 36% of his life in India, having attended a boarding school in Panchgani (a
small hill station south of Pune) for 12 years and now back in India, serving as the Superintendent of the
American School of Bombay, since 2010. Prior to returning to India, Craig his wife and his three sons
were in Brazil where Craig served as a high school principal and headmaster of two different schools. A
dedicated educationist, Craig endeavors to stay engaged with his students and faculty by teaching
classes or leading professional learning communities. A regular presenter and workshop facilitator on a
variety of leadership and educational topics, Mr. Johnson is a passionate advocate for innovation and
relevancy in the world of education. Craig is also the author of numerous articles on a variety of subjects
as well as the author of a published novel, Wave Watcher.
Craig Johnson
Dr Siva Kumari started her tenure as the seventh Director General of the International Baccalaureate (IB)
in January 2014 and is the first woman to hold the post.
Siva joined the IB in April 2009 as Regional Director for Asia-Pacific. In May 2010, she was named the
first Chief Operating Officer of the IB, responsible for IB regions worldwide.
Prior to joining the IB, Siva was the first Associate Provost for K-12 initiatives at Rice University in
Houston, Texas, USA. She also served as Associate Dean and Executive Director of Programs in the
School of Continuing Studies, receiving critical acclaim for her work and winning several national and
regional awards.
She has a Bachelor of Science degree from India, a master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati,
Ohio, USA, and holds a doctorate in education from the University of Houston, Texas, USA.
Dr Siva Kumari*
Jane Larsson is the Executive Director of the Council of International Schools (CIS), a membership
community working collaboratively to shape the future of international education through professional
services to schools, higher education institutions, and individuals. Jane has served the international
education community for 20 years, with a focus on the development of collaborative partnerships to
enable and support educational exchange and the development of international and intercultural
perspective.
Jane has been an active member and contributor to global and regional international associations,
including service to the IB North America as a Professional Development partner for teacher training at
both VIF and ISS. She has presented at meetings of educational associations of teachers, counselors,
and leaders on topics related to effective international recruitment and selection.
Jane Larsson*
Edward Lawless graduated with a BA in English Literature from LeMoyne College, Syracuse, New York
in 1982, followed by an MA at the University of Rochester, NY in 1985.
He started his career as Head of English at the American International School of the Côte d'Azur in Nice,
France in 1987, and held many other senior roles in education, including at the International
Baccalaureate (IB) as Regional Head of Professional Development IB Asia Pacific, before becoming
Pamoja Education Principal in July 2010.
Ed Lawless
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Corry MacDonald is an intuitive artist, trained art therapist and self-described creative solutionist.
Currently based in Bangkok, Corry opens people up to their innate creative power. She guides people to
use art making to explore and tap into their non-verbal brain for growth, change and solutions. This is art
making where the process is the focus. Creator of Bangkok’s Wonderwell Studio, Corry is noticing that
more and more people are growing aware of the power of quietening into oneself through activities like
yoga, meditation, and artmaking for whole brain growth, recovery, and relaxation. Looking to expand her
reach, Corry is now developing online creative courses. She is re-envisioning the art studio to be
wherever creativity transpires - whether it’s the boardroom, classroom, or outside on the lawn.
We are all creating all of the time. Whether we are aware of it or not is the key to us reacting to life or
forming our experiences.
Corry Macdonald
James Macdonald Refer to Pre-Conference Speakers
Mr. Pasi Mattila, CEO, Finpeda Ltd. is a leading, internationally acknowledged professional in
developing learning environments. He has been responsible for several innovative learning environment
development projects in the public, research and private sectors. The projects have involved developing
operational culture and pedagogy, physical learning environments, learning technology and digital
learning environments, with a particular emphasis on Technology Enhanced Learning Environments, 3D
virtual worlds, and gamification. He is the author and co-author of 42 international and 56 Finnish
presentations and conference papers. Previously he worked at the Center for Internet Excellence (CIE)
of the University of Oulu, which develops Technology Enhanced Learning Environments (TEL) and
future 3D internet technologies in pilot environments and Living labs.
Pasi Matilla*
Peter Mott Refer to Pre-Conference Speakers
As an American Safety & Health Institute Instructor Trainer, Dr. Pathma Naidu, set up the Pathways Life
Support Training Centre (ASHI accredited centre), at Pathways World School.
As the Head of Counselling, she, along with her colleagues, handles personal counselling of the
students, which includes active interactions with their parents. She created and developed a Pathwazian
identity to the Personal Social Health Education program, and has renamed it as the P.U.L.S.E.
(Pathways of Universal Life Support Education) Program.
The International Global Citizen’s Award (IGCA) program was introduced through the P.U.L.S.E. Program
as its ‘practical Arm’. This has certainly enriched the lives of the students & faculty involved in it and
perhaps more importantly, has helped them to remain connected with their own personal values as they
journey through life. As the first Award Ambassador for the IGCA Program, she is passionate about
introducing this program to as many as possible.
Pathma Naidu
Prakash Nair is a futurist, a visionary planner and architect with Fielding Nair International, one of the
world's leading change agents in education and school design. FNI has worked in 45 countries on six
continents. He has received several international awards including the prestigious CEFPI MacConnell
Award, the top honor worldwide for school design.
Nair has authored of two books on education and design including the 2014 Blueprint for Tomorrow:
Redesigning Schools for Student Centered Learning published by Harvard Education Press. Prakash
was also an instructor for the Leaders of Learning course led by Professor Richard Elmore at Harvard
University.
Prakash Nair*
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Henry J. (Hank) Nicols is a former high school Social Studies teacher, Military Police Officer, Police
Chief, an adjunct professor for Buffalo State, SUNY. He has presented across the United States, in
Europe, Japan, Asia, Africa and South America. Hank has done significant research on social and
emotional issues, and is the author of four books
Hank is an Eagle Scout who enjoys hiking, backpacking, canoeing, mountain climbing and presenting
programs around the world. Hank completed a six month sabbatical solo hiking 2,174.9 miles from
Georgia to Maine on the Appalachian Trail in the eastern United States. Perhaps most significantly,
Hank is not sure what he want to do when he grows up.
Henry Nicols
Ruby K. Payne, PhD, is founder of aha! Process, an author, speaker, publisher, and career educator.
She is an expert on the mind-sets of economic class and on crossing socioeconomic lines in education
and work. Recognized for her foundational book, A Framework for Understanding Poverty, now in its 5th
edition it has sold more than 1,500,000 copies, and won the REVERE Golden Lamp Award for
Professional Development in 2014. Dr. Payne has helped individuals of all economic backgrounds
achieve academic, professional, and personal success.
Dr. Payne has collaborated on more than a dozen related books, including Bridges Out of Poverty co-
authored with Philip E. DeVol and Terie Dreussi-Smith, which offers strategies for building sustainable
communities.
Payne graduated from Goshen College, in Indiana, earned a master’s in Literature from Western
Michigan University; and a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy from Loyola University,
Chicago.
Ruby Payne*
William Powell has served as an international school educator for the past 30 years in the United States,
Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Indonesia, and Malaysia. From 1991 to 1999, he served as the Chief Executive
Officer of the International School of Tanganyika in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; and from 2000 – 2006 as
Headmaster of the International School of Kuala Lumpur.
Ochan Kusuma-Powell received her doctorate from Columbia University and has developed and
implemented inclusive special education programs in the United States, Indonesia, Malaysia and
Tanzania. She is an associate trainer for the Center for Cognitive Coaching and Adaptive Schools.
Bill and Ochan are the co-authors of Count Me In! Developing Inclusive International Schools (2000),
Making the Difference: Differentiation in International Schools (2007) Becoming an Emotionally
Intelligent Teacher (2010) and How to teach now: Five Keys to Personalized Learning in the Global
Classroom (2011).
Bill and Ochan Bill and Ochan are currently working on a project, The Next Frontier: Inclusion to support the inclusion of
Powell special needs children in international schools.
Anant is a seasoned professional with a rich and varied experience of over 14 years in the education
sector. He brings his vast experience to bear in presenting a lively session that allows school leaders to
get a glimpse of the latest trends in data analytics and how this user-friendly tool can be leveraged to
spot vulnerable students and how to spot gifted students and keep them engaged.
Anant Ramachandran
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Cary has been working in peace and education around the world for more than a decade. He is
currently at the UWC Mahindra College, in the Mulshi Valley outside Pune, where he is the coordinator
of the Project Based Diploma – a brave approach to redesigning education for the 21st century based
on project based learning, experiential education and outdoor learning.
Prior to arriving in India, Cary has been combining theory and practice to promote peace and education.
He has lectured at universities, taught in schools and designed curricula for boards of education in
Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and North America. He has supported governments and
international organizations with peace-building processes in Africa and Asia. He has also served as a
diplomat and as a public health consultant for multiple ministries of health.
He believes that educators must support the learning that happens both in and out of the classroom.
Cary Reid
Boyd spent the first 29 years of his career in international schools, teaching Biology, introducing the IB
and IGCSE in Jordan, and serving as head of Amman Baccalaureate School and St Clare’s, Oxford.
Over the last 11 years he has played a prominent role in addressing global issues and concerns in
international education. He founded and directs the International Global Citizen’s Award, has worked as
a consultant with schools and organisations (including International Baccalaureate, ECIS and Oxford
University Press) and was director of the IB’s first global education project. He has helped schools to
develop their thinking and practice on education for a global world through his book Educating for global
citizenship and other writings, and in workshops and lectures on four continents.
Boyd is a graduate of the University of Oxford, studied education at Oxford Brookes University and was a
Klingenstein Fellow at Teachers College, Columbia University. He complements his work on global
education by working locally on management and conservation of a wildlife area in Oxford.
Boyd Roberts*
Kevin is Executive Director of ECIS. In addition to two decades in education, he has given 16 years of
service as a director on non-profit boards, with four years as a school trustee. Kevin is a Fellow in the
UK-based Royal Society of Arts; advisory council member for Harvard Business Review; advisory council
member for AAIE (Association for the Advancement of International Education); member of the Online
Executive Panel (Education) for McKinsey & Company; member of the Feedback Forum (Marketing) for
the Financial Times; and past lecturer for the National Endowment for the Humanities. He holds
bachelor’s degrees in French and German and a Master’s in Comparative Literature, all from the
Pennsylvania State University; a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Rutgers University; and two
executive certificates from Stanford University in Advanced Project Management and Strategic Decision
& Risk Management. A dual UK/US citizen, he lives in London with his wife and two children, who attend
and thrive at an international school.
Kevin Ruth*
Eric is a Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the International Center for
Leadership in Education (ICLE) and Scholastic Achievement Partners (SAP). He also maintains a
presence as a practitioner by serving as the K-12 Director of Technology and Innovation in the
Spotswood School District (NJ).
His work focuses on leading and learning in the digital age as a model for moving schools and districts
forward. This has led to the formation of the Pillars of Digital Leadership, a framework for all educators to
initiate sustainable change to transform school cultures. As a result Eric has emerged as an innovative
leader, bestselling author, and sought after speaker. His main focus is the use of social media and web
2.0 technology as tools to facilitate student learning, improve communications with stakeholders,
enhance public relations, create a positive brand presence, discover opportunity, transform learning
spaces, and help educators grow professionally.
Eric is a CDE Top 30 award recipient (2014), Bammy Award winner (2013), NASSP Digital Principal
Award winner (2012), PDK Emerging Leader Award recipient (2012), winner of Learning Forward's
Excellence in Professional Practice Award (2012), Google Certified Teacher, Adobe Education Leader,
and ASCD 2011 Conference Scholar.
Eric Sheninger*
TIME Magazine also identified Eric as having one of the 140 Best Twitter Feeds in 2014.
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Dr. Marlene Snyder works in the areas of bullying prevention and intervention, child welfare, and juvenile
justice issues. Dr. Snyder is a co-author of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. Over 10,000
schools in the USA and in other countries have used these materials in creating a safe and welcoming
school climate for their students, staff, and educators. Marlene is the founding president of the
International Bullying Prevention Association.
She presently serves on the National Advisory Board for Welcoming Schools, and has served National
Foster and Adoptive Parents Associations, the National Family and Juvenile Court Judges Association
and Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD).
Marlene Snyder*
Rick Spradling holds degrees in English and Educational Leadership, including a Ph.D. from the
University of South Carolina. He has held various teaching positions in both elementary and secondary
schools in Indiana, Zambia, and Cameroun. Dr. Spradling has been director of American International
schools in Libreville, Gabon, Tunis, Tunisia, and Vienna, Austria. He also taught as a Visiting Professor
of Educational Leadership at the University of South Carolina. In 1996, he was named a US National
Distinguished Principal. He has served on numerous accreditation teams and advisory boards,
contributed several articles to national and global publications, and given presentations at various
regional conferences. During his career, he has served as president of the Association of International
Schools in Africa (AISA), the Mediterranean Association of International Schools (MAIS), and the Central
and Eastern European Schools Association (CEESA). He also served on the board of the European
Council of International Schools (ECIS), and has been Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Council of
International Schools (CIS) since 2008. Dr. Spradling has been Superintendent of the American School
of The Hague since 2005. In 2012, Dr. Spradling was selected as the International School
Rick Spradling Superintendent of the Year.
Sambhav Srivastava has been working at the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi, since 1984.
He has worked in the Evaluation Division for about 22 years and heading the Division since March 2009.
He specializes in the field of world system of education and gives lectures and presentations in
Universities/Institutes. He is member of the Visiting Committees constituted to accord equivalence to the
two year full time postgraduate diploma in Management offered by the institutes approved by AICTE,
with MBA Degree of an Indian University and also to their Fellow Programmes
Sambhav Srivastava
Ellen Stern was a teacher, principal, and head of an independent school in the US before going
overseas. Following eight years as director of the Anglo-American School in Moscow and St
Petersburg, she has served as the interim head of school in nine schools in nine countries in the last
twelve years. She is serving a two-year appointment as the interim director of the American
International School in Zagreb. Ms. Stern is a graduate of Harvard/Radcliffe and has an MA degree
from Teachers College of Columbia University. This workshop grows out of concern she has for
increasing the number of women in leadership positions in our international schools and encouraging
the many outstanding teachers and administrators she has worked in every school to step forward.
Ellen Stern
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Dr. Sudha Govindswamy Sunder serves as the Curriculum and Staff Development Coordinator at the
Universal American School (UAS) in Dubai, UAE. In this capacity, she provides continued professional
development for teachers in effective teaching and learning, targeting three specific areas: concept-
based teaching and learning within international curricula particularly in IB programs across the
continuum; ICT integration with a clear focus on differentiated instruction in multicultural settings; and
fostering distributive leadership practice through teacher empowerment. Dr. Sunder also serves as a
Curriculum Reviewer for the IB Americas.
Sudha Sunder
Ashish Trivedi Refer to Pre-Conference Speakers
Ben is the founder and Artistic Director of Contender Charlie. His work with staff and students has
received major acclaim at education conferences around the world. He is an actor and presenter who
has played a number of leading roles on television and for the Donmar and Almeida theatre companies
as well as at Shakespeare`s Globe. Having run many masterclasses for the Shakespeare`s Globe
Education Centre he has worked in close collaboration with Mark Rylance and Richard Olivier in the
development of an experiential theatre learning technique called Mythodrama.
As a Senior Associate at Olivier Mythodrama, Ben is now running sessions bringing this work at
Leadership level into a broad range of organisations across the world. He has also run projects at a
number of leading business schools including Columbia, OSBS, the London Business School and
Insead. "Contender Charlie" is the company he has formed to take this, and other theatre techniques,
into education. As well as his leadership and creativity courses for teaching staff, Ben runs sessions for
students of many different abilities and backgrounds looking at themes of leadership and calling in their
own lives. His chief passion is using Shakespeare and Mythic stories to inspire meaning and purpose in
the lives of young people and their mentors
Ben Walden*
Appointed May 2011, Nikki C. Woodson is the Superintendent of Schools for the Metropolitan School
District of Washington Township. Washington Township is a K-12 public school district with over 12,000
students (67% students of color & 57% qualify for free/reduced lunch) and nearly 1,600 employees.
Dr. Woodson’s appointment as Superintendent made her the first African-American female
Superintendent in Marion County and one of the youngest in the state of Indiana. Dr. Woodson has
earned three post-secondary degrees from three universities: a Bachelor of Science (B.S. in Elementary
& Special Education) from Ball State University; a Master of Arts (M.A. in Educational Administration)
from Butler University; and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. in Educational Administration &
Curriculum/Instruction) from Purdue University.
Among her numerous honors, Woodson was named The Graduate of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.) from
Ball State University as well as a distinguished Purdue University Fellow. In 2012 she was recognized as
the “Breakthrough Woman of the Year” for breaking barriers in her field. Most recently, Dr. Woodson
was given the state honor of International Educator of the Year by Global Indiana and recognized for her
Achievement in Education by the Center for Leadership Development.
Nikki Woodson
Julie Booth leads the international and independent schools division of SIMS, the world-class
management information system used by some 22,000 schools in over 45 countries. She particularly
enjoys meeting customers and works closely in partnership with schools across the globe, including
taking a lead in the SIMS International and SIMS Independent user groups, strategy group and annual
conference, fostering a real sense of community amongst SIMS customers worldwide. A regular
contributor of thought leadership articles in print and electronic journals, including the Huffington Post,
Julie is also experienced with speaking to the broadcast media and in public forums about the key issues
for schools today.
Julie Booth*
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Yolanda Murphy AAIE
Franak Bandekar Aditya Birla World Academy, Mumbai
Saiesha Jaffrey Aditya Birla World Academy, Mumbai
Vandana Kulkarni Aditya Birla World Academy, Mumbai
Sneha Negandhi Aditya Birla World Academy, Mumbai
Bindiya Kohli Aditya Birla World Academy, Mumbai
Radhika Sinha Aditya Birla World Academy, Mumbai
Geoffrey Fisher Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad
Prabha Dixit Akshar Arbol International School, Chennai
Priya Dixit Akshar Arbol International School, Chennai
Ajesh Kumar Shankar Bangalore International School
Aloka Fernandes Bangalore International School
Bridget Raju Bangalore International School
Cherif Akim Bangalore International School
Derek Davids Bangalore International School
Geeta Jayanth Bangalore International School
Geeta GH Bangalore International School
Hanif Siwani Bangalore International School
John Francis Dominic Basteen Bangalore International School
Lalitha Ramakrishna Bangalore International School
Lee Roy Simon Bangalore International School
Mahesh Kumar Bangalore International School
Malarvizhi Chandrashekar Bangalore International School
Maxim Lobo Bangalore International School
Mitali Biswas Bangalore International School
Ragini Polsani Bangalore International School
Trishna Chaudhuri Bangalore International School
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Vijay D'souza Bangalore International School
Ambica Naithani Bombay International School
Anjali Karpe Bombay International School
Heena Jaffer Bombay International School
Mona Seervai Bombay International School
Pranali Shah Bombay International School
Priyamvada Das Bombay International School
Anamika Sharma Bunts Sangha SM Shetty International School and Junior College, Mumbai
Leena Pimpley Bunts Sangha SM Shetty International School and Junior College, Mumbai
Mildred Lobo Bunts Sangha SM Shetty International School and Junior College, Mumbai
Archana Goenka C P Goenka Group of Schools, Mumbai
Kirit Mehta C P Goenka Group of Schools, Mumbai
Swathi Menon C P Goenka Group of Schools, Mumbai
Chinmaya Kulkarni Callido Learning
Sriram Subramanian Callido Learning
Deepa Dogra Cambridge International Examinations
Ramesh Veluchamy Cambridge International Examinations
Ruchira Ghosh Cambridge International Examinations
Vinayak Sudhakar Cambridge International School Coed, Jalandhar
Manish Doshi Cambridge University Press
Krishna Ray Cambridge University Press
Anant Ramachandran CAPITA Sims
Arpita Biswas CAPITA Sims
Shonal Agarwal Chapters International
Jane Larsson Council of International Schools
Graham Ranger Council of International Schools
Lynn Notarainni Curriculum Associates
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Dhruv Mohan Deakin University, Australia
Pawan Solanki Deakin University, Australia
Abhimanyu Basu Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Anupama Pillai Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Divya Singhal Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Francis Kimweli Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Gayatri Nair Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Helene Harle Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Mohua Ray Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Nishanth Nagavar Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Premchandran Unni Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Pritha Mukherjee Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Rajes Sarkar Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Sagari Nayak Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Sarika Thapar Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Sheetal Putharan Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Shiney Varghese Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Sonali Bajaj Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Sukannya Khan Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Valli Madhavan Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Wojceich Zaras Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Yogesh Dhingra Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Amita Mishra DPS International, Saket
Richard Krajczar EARCOS
Kevin Ruth ECI SCHOOLS
Madhuri Bhave Ecole Mondiale World School, Mumbai
Ramit Bhatnagar EdgeMakers
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Disha Kaushal EdgeMakers
Mick Purcell Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Adeeba Qazi Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Arnaz Ranji Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Clemence Barbier Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Disha Kerkar Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Dixon Kibengo Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Durgesh Purohit Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Harjyot Malhotra Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Khushnawaz Havewala Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Kum Kum Datta Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Marc Mesich Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Matthew Self Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Maya Mhatre Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Nerisha Bhansali Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Nilofer Virani Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Patricia Gelea Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Prabhakar Yesupathem Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Pramila Sen Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Preetha Yesupathem Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Rajesh Kargutkar Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Rajkumar Mahajan Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Saghir Shaikh Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Sakina Gadiwala Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Shruti Shah Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Siya Lund Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Tracy Waller Edubridge International School, Mumbai
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Uzma Malkani Edubridge International School, Mumbai
Mahera Goel Fazlani L'Academie Globale, Mumbai
Siamack Zahedi Gateway School of Mumbai
Varsha Makhija Gateway School of Mumbai
Michael Gernon GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis, Dubai
Alison Chapman GL Education
Frank Braccia Goldcrest International School, Mumbai
Sheila Mathews Good Shepherd International School, Ooty
Piyush Maru Greenwood International School, Rajkot
Deepa Mann Handwriting Without Tears
Smridhi Grover Handwriting Without Tears
Andy Nicol Hobsons
Karan Issar Hobsons
David Savill Hobsons
Maya Norula Hopetown Girls' School, Dehradun
Padma Negi Independent
Manvi Gupta Inme Learning Pvt Ltd
Philip Burrett Inme Learning Pvt Ltd
Priyamvada Taneja International Baccalaureate Organization
Renaud Milhoux International School of Hyderabad
Nicholas Botting International School of London, Qatar
Peter Elting ITEPS
Sanne Pfefferkorn ITEPS
Coles Wilkinson itslearning A/S - Norway
Ewan Prezens itslearning A/S - Norway
Yuji Nishikawa Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Debika Chatterji JBCN International School, Borivali, Mumbai
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Narendra Shetty JBCN International School, Borivali, Mumbai
Rodney Doyle Van Meter Keio University
Masahiro Hori Keio University
Kala Anand Konnect Konsultants
Karin Bjerde Lanterna Online
Meghana Kamat Laureate Hospitality Education
Ashwathi Roshan Legacy School, Bangalore
Lakshmi Satish Legacy School, Bangalore
Lekha Ravi Legacy School, Bangalore
Meenakshi Mehta Legacy School, Bangalore
Meera Gwalani Legacy School, Bangalore
Nidhi Udani Legacy School, Bangalore
Priti Sait Legacy School, Bangalore
Saad Sait Legacy School, Bangalore
Bibi Rani Nangia Les Elfes International Camps
Hiru Bijlani LMI India
Suparna Samant LMI India
Rohit Nayar LMI India
Binoy Sarkar Macmillan Publishers India Pvt Ltd
Harsh Pillai Macmillan Publishers India Pvt Ltd
Kavita Aggarwal Macmillan Publishers India Pvt Ltd
Melanie Everett Macmillan Publishers India Pvt Ltd
Shreyas Gosavi Macmillan Publishers India Pvt Ltd
Siddarth Dang Maharashtra International School Association
Paras Boradia Maped India Stationery Products
Manas Dubey Maped India Stationery Products
Mausumi Mahanta Maria's Public School, Assam
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Alpana Phukan Maria's Public School, Assam
Michael Thompson Mercedes Benz International School, Pune
Kavita Sanghvi MET Rishikul Vidyalaya, Mumbai
Dharwinder Kaur Miri Piri Academy, Amritsar
Gurmit Kaur Miri Piri Academy, Amritsar
Kirandeep Kaur Miri Piri Academy, Amritsar
Marie Sophie Galophe Miri Piri Academy, Amritsar
Nidhi Pathak Miri Piri Academy, Amritsar
Rama Shinde MIT Pune's Vishwashanti Gurukul
Sophia Prabhakar Nagoya University
Vandana Arora Nahar International School, Mumbai
Neeraj Mandhana NEXT-GENIUS Olympiad
Devesh Lathi NEXT-GENIUS Olympiad
Alamelu Bala NPS International School, Singapore
Catherine Arnquist Oberoi International School, Mumbai
Neil McWilliam Oberoi International School, Mumbai
Stephen Augeri Oberoi International School, Mumbai
Chisato Kumashita Osaka University
Hiromichi Akimoto Osaka University
Kentaro Ihara Osaka University
K Ravi Overleaf
Sanjita Mazumdar Overleaf
Seshadri Overleaf
Andreas Kullberg Pamoja
Edward Lawless Pamoja
Gabriele Simbelyte Pamoja
Hayley Ekins Pamoja
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Leonie Hunt Pamoja
Mark Turley Pamoja
Richard Grazier Pamoja
Rohit Bajaj Pathways, Aravalli
Sarvesh Naidu Pathways, Gurgaon
Shalini Advani Pathways, Noida
Sunanda Sandhir Pathways, Noida
Adilakshmi Chintalapati People Combine
Vandana Lulla Podar International School, Mumbai
Timo ter Berg Reasoning Lab
Shozo Kitamura Ritsumeikan University
Priyanka Bangia Ritsumeikan University
Bharati Bacha Russell Square International College, Mumbai
Gayatri Sinkar Russell Square International College, Mumbai
Mahender Reddy Sancta Maria International School, Hyderabad
Santanu Das Sarala Birla Academy, Bangalore
Aman R Jain SCHOOLIFORM
Shalin Salecha SCHOOLIFORM
Capucine Edou SciencesPo
Sophie Collet SciencesPo
Chrisann Almeida Self –Employed
Beverley Sortland Stonehill International School, Bangalore
Simon McCloskey Stonehill International School, Bangalore
Narendra Mehrotra Stonehill International School, Bangalore
Aman Sidhu Strawberry Fields High School, Chandigarh
Atul Khanna Strawberry Fields High School, Chandigarh
Hank Nicols SUNY Buffalo State
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Robert Imholt SUNY Buffalo State
Robert Summers SUNY Buffalo State
Susan Baum SUNY Buffalo State
Vanita Uppal The British School, New Delhi
Timothy Fryer The British School, New Delhi
Anjali Singh The British School, New Delhi
Abigail Fernandes The Gaudium School, Telangana
Archana Reddy The Gaudium School, Telangana
Hema Surapaneni The Gaudium School, Telangana
Kirthi Kambam The Gaudium School, Telangana
Mitali Joshi The Gaudium School, Telangana
Neha Tammareddy The Gaudium School, Telangana
Bindu Hari The International School of Bangalore
Hiroshi Yoshino The University of Tokyo
Shalini Walia The University of Tokyo
Sapnu George Trivandrum International School
Sreeja Rajan Trivandrum International School
Reema Pillai Trivandrum International School
Gayatri Rani M Trivandrum International School
Rency Liz Oommen Trivandrum International School
Nishant Jadhav University of Sydney
Jigna Mazmundar University of Technology, Sydney
Jensen Hjorth UWCSEA, Singapore
Harini Srinivasan VASA INTERNATIONAL
Srinivasan VASA INTERNATIONAL
Rysouke Inomata Waseda University
Taeko Ono Waseda University
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When students choose Monash they don’t just join a university, they join a global community.
We bring together students from more than 100 countries across our campuses, creating a
diverse and culturally vibrant atmosphere. Monash has an international network of more than
290,000 graduates with five Australian campuses, a campus in Malaysia, a Joint Graduate
School in China, a learning centre in Italy and a vast network of partners across the world. This
means our students benefit from global perspectives in any area they choose to study.
We are renowned for our excellence in teaching as well as our transformative research. From
our 1968 research that lead to the world’s first law requiring seatbelts in all cars, to pioneering
in-vitro fertilisation, to prototyping microchips that will power a direct-to-brain bionic eye
implant, to creating an energy storage system that outperforms lithium-ion batteries – Monash
research has made a profound influence in the world and will continue to do so well into the
future.
Monash has also established a research centre in India, partnering with the Indian Institute of
Technology, Bombay. The IITB-Monash Research Academy is a unique global research
partnership that focuses on collaborative, multi-disciplinary projects in thematic areas of
strategic importance to industry and to Australian and Indian society. The research delivers
innovative and high impact solutions to many of the leading research issues in the world today
from climate change and renewable energy to clean water, advanced engineering and
biotechnology.
Not only do we universally excel in our research, Monash has earned its reputation by leading
the way in all areas of study. For instance, our Faculty of Law hosts the largest debating
society in the Southern Hemisphere and we are widely regarded as one of the best debating
universities in the world. We were the first university to ever win back-to-back World
championships, defeating teams including Oxford, Stanford and the University of Sydney –
along with upholding an esteemed record of having won 9 Australs and 5 Worlds since 1990,
more than any other University during that time. The Monash Association of Debaters’ 500+
members include the current and former World and Australasian Champions.
To further solidify our reputation for excellence and international reach, Monash University is
very proud to be associated with The Association of International Schools of India 2015 annual
conference. These conferences are imperative in maintaining the focus on professional
development for teachers, leadership building for heads, and skills building for students – with
the progression of international education at the core of everything.
Though collaboration, we aim to inspire and lead the future of education and research.
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DEAKIN
UNIVERSITY,
AUSTRALIA
Deakin University is one of Australia’s largest Universities with more than 50,000 students. The
University has been awarded a 5-star rating by the prestigious university ranking organization
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and is ranked amongst the top 3% of the Universities of the World across
all major ranking system.
Deakin is also ranked amongst the top 50 Universities of the World by QS in the ranking of the world's
Best Universities under 50 years of age.
Deakin is a sector leader for student satisfaction, rated first in Victoria for five consecutive years
(Australian Graduate Survey 2010 to 2014). Deakin has a student-focused culture with a well-deserved
reputation for being accessible, helpful and friendly. It has a long-standing record for using cutting-edge
information technology in education while providing highly personalized experiences
Deakin is renowned for developing award-winning partnerships with industry, governments,

communities, professional associations and other education providers. Over the years the University has
developed active partnerships with 50 plus key companies and Institutions across India. To name a few
key ones, Deakin works actively with Indian Oil, Reliance Life Sciences, Bharat Forge, 7 of the IITs,
University of Mumbai, University of Hyderabad and many more.
In 2014, Deakin celebrated 20 years of continuous engagement with India. In fact, it was the first
International University to start engaging with India – way back in 1994 through our office in New Delhi,
led by Ms. Ravneet Pawha, Director South Asia, Deakin University. The office provides assistance and
counseling for courses, fee, scholarships, and accommodation to its Indian aspirants for on-shore
studies at Deakin.
In 2015, Deakin collaborated with NDTV for NDTV Deakin Scholarship Program with the objective to
award a deserving and meritorious student a once in a lifetime opportunity of studying on-shore at
Deakin University, Australia, on a 100% tuition fee waiver, with the view to give back India the skills and
experience that could make positive impact on the society. The proud winner of the first NDTV
Scholarship 2015 was Pragya Singh who is currently studying Journalism at Deakin University.
With a global perspective and a broader, more integrated and inclusive curriculum, Deakin students will
develop the awareness, contacts and skills to adapt to an ever changing work place and world – the jobs
and skills of the future.
With offerings that match the current demands of the industry worldwide, Deakin offers programs in
areas such as but not limited to Engineering, Information Technology, Commerce, Sports Management,
Psychology, and Creative Arts.
Deakin aims to create Worldly graduates and to engage in global activities that develop knowledge
which improves lives and communities.
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Schedule
Tea Lunch
11:00-11:30 am 1:00 - 2:00 pm
3:30 - 4:00 pm
September 24
Time Name Event
9:30 - 11:00 Prof. Jürgen Higher Education in Germany: Opportunities for

Faust and Martin English Speakers
Aichmayr
Venue: 1925
German Universities have recognised the need to attract English

speaking students from around the world and have created
programmes at the B.A. and B.Sc. level in the arts, media, design,
business, finance and management. These programmes are
delivered in English and with supplemental German language
instruction; students will take part in an integrated internship
programme as part of the degree preparation. Unlike the USA and
UK, foreign students may stay on after graduation and get work
experience in their fields. DeutchfeEd has a free online system set
up in conjunction with the participating universities to support school
counsellors and students through the application process. This
workshop is of interest to college counsellors, heads of schools or
teachers involved in German language programmes.
9:30 - 11:00 Clay Hensley and The Redesigned SAT, Khan Academy and What It All
Lisa Jain Means for Schools in India
Venue: 1943
Get comprehensive background and updates on the changes afoot
for the big test for leading university admissions. Representatives
from the College Board and from higher education will tell the story
behind the SAT Redesign and discuss implications of these changes
on the TAISI school community. Also addressed will be how
international educators can help prepare students and school
communities for these changes in this global benchmark. We will
discuss how educators are take advantage of resources offered
through collaboration with Khan Academy to provide free, world-class
preparation for students throughout globe, including India. This
session will be interactive and will integrate questions and feedback
from the audience.
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Tea Lunch
11:00-11:30 am 1:00 - 2:00 pm
3:30 - 4:00 pm
September 24
Time Name Event
11:30 - 1:00 Kala Anand,

Tom Calder, Higher education in Australia: A Future Unlimited
Rohit Manchanda Venue: 1943
and Rajesh Iyer
The session comprising various speakers will highlight key aspects of
higher education in Australia, information on emerging careers and
how Australian universities are placed towards offering programs for
future careers, education and opportunities in State of New South
Wales, student finance management and introduction of Australian
Universities delegation.
Shifting the Paradigm with Guidance

2:00 - 3:30 Ganesh Kohli Counselling - Future Before Past
Venue: 1943
This session introduces a new approach to career and college
counselling. How can you help your students find careers and
colleges that will truly excite them and make them joyous beings.
Increasingly, young professionals seem to be unfulfilled with their
jobs. Counselling can play a big role in mitigating this discontent. Find
out “how?”
4:00 - 5:30 Bela Brahmbatt Hospitality Industry: Promising Growth &

Career Outcomes
Venue: 1943
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Tea Lunch
11:00-11:30 am 1:00 - 2:00 pm
3:30 - 4:00 pm
September 25
Time Name Event
9:30 - 11:00 John Broadbent Psychometric Testing and Its Importance in

Career/Higher Ed Counselling
Venue: 1943
How well do you know your students, their strengths, limitations,

potential and aspirations? How can we advise them on those key
crucial choices in life – about higher education and career - unless
we really know and understand them as individuals.
This session will be based around the use of the Morrisby Profile, one
of the most widely-used systems used in careers guidance today, to
advise students and their parents in higher education and career
choice, and to give careers staff understanding of how a student
processes learning, acquires understanding, develops reasoning and
assimilates information.
This session will focus on the presentation and analysis of specimen

profiles obtained from the online version of the exam. Participants
will be offered the opportunity to take the Morrisby Test and receiving
the one-to-one personal feedback to experience the accuracy of the
testing process to outline their own personal attributes.
9:30 - 11:00 Priyamvada Advocating your IB Students and Programme

Taneja to Universities
Venue: 1925
The IB Diploma programme aims to develop students who have

excellent breadth and depth of knowledge, skills, and attitudes for
university and post-secondary success. This session will explore
ways in which the school can advocate the IB programme to
universities. Counsellors and coordinators will explore strategies and
tools to use to help universities differentiate the IB Diploma students
from other secondary qualifications. The session will also look into
how counsellors can empower students to self-advocate to
universities.
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Tea Lunch
11:00-11:30 am 1:00 - 2:00 pm
3:30 - 4:00 pm
September 25
Time Name Event
Workshops That Work: Enhancing College

11:30 - 1:00 John Broadbent
Applications with Real Life Work Experience
Venue: 1943
How well do we prepare our students for the world beyond school; for
the challenges of competing for a university place or a job?
Do we give them adequate opportunity to see themselves as others

see them, to know their strengths and limitations, to present
themselves in the best possible way, to make choices that play to
their strengths, to understand what future employers may demand of
them?
In this session the materials and strategies for regular higher

education/career-based workshops are presented to promote:
Self-Analysis – what am I good at, what do I enjoy, what skills do I

have, what limitations, myself as others see me?
Effective CV writing, effective personal statement writing.
Studying abroad – the whys and hows of going to university abroad.
Enhancing Employability. What are employers looking for and how do

I match up?
Interview skills
Team-working
Habits of Highly Effective Teenagers
Making the Most of a GAP Year.
Work Experience Programme
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Schedule
Tea Lunch
11:00-11:30 am 1:00 - 2:00 pm
3:30 - 4:00 pm
September 25
Time Name Event
2:00 - 3:30 Racquel Shroff Mykensho - A Comprehensive, World Class, Holistic,

and Jeevan Technology Enabled, Identity and Career Development
D’Cunha Solution For Schools
Venue: 1943
In this session, we will showcase how mykensho empowers students

and their families to make well informed decisions about subject
choices, choose the course in India or abroad that is best suited to
them, and importantly know what occupations and careers they
potentially lead to. It helps students understand their strengths and
potential, map it to the dynamic world of work, explore compatible
courses or pathways, create a realistic plan for their future and know
how to implement it. Students also develop the competencies to
write a unique personal statement, develop their resume, acquire
work exposure and other 21st century skills, become self-motivated,
self-reliant and better prepared for the transition to tertiary education
and beyond. This also maximises counsellor effectiveness and
efficiency and provides intelligent reporting for school management.
Parents and teachers are also involved in this circle of influence as
mentors and career coaches to nurture every child and help them
succeed.
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Tea Lunch
11:00-11:30 am 1:00 - 2:00 pm
3:30 - 4:00 pm
September 26
Time Name Event
9:30 - 11:00 Keio, Nagoya University Presentation and Interaction

University
Venue: 1925
Rodney Van
Meter and Keio University first opened as a school for Dutch learning by
Sophia Prabhakar Japanese educator with a vision Yukichi Fukuzawa in 1858 and has
been nurturing prominent individuals in a variety of academic fields
for the past 150 years. Keio offers a range of classes and degree
courses taught in English and double degree programs aimed at
nurturing global leaders. These programs grow each year and include
the undergraduate Global Information and Governance Academic
(GIGA) Program, an undergraduate curriculum for international
students that integrates information technology with governance
skills. The program is offered at Faculty of Policy Management and
Faculty of Environment and Information Studies. Representatives
from the GIGA Program are present at the Association of
International School of India this year. Keio warmly welcomes
applications from outstanding international students with a spirit of
independence and self-respect and the drive to contribute to society.
Nagoya University (NU) is a nationally-funded and research-intensive

university with strong focus on science and engineering. We are
currently offering 11 majors fully taught in English. Since all programs
are taught in English, no Japanese language proficiency is required
at the time of admission. Engineering Programs have consistently
been a popular choice among applicants from India and the number
of Indian students enrolling in our International Programs is growing
every year.
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Tea Lunch
11:00-11:30 am 1:00 - 2:00 pm
3:30 - 4:00 pm
September 26
Time Name Event
11:30 - 1:00 Osaka,Waseda University Presentation and Interaction

University
Venue: 1925
Hiromichi Akimoto,
Kentaro Ihara and Osaka University (OU) is one of the highly ranked national
Rysouke Inomata universities in Japan. In OU, we are setting a new target to become a
Global University by our 100th anniversary in 2031. It includes an aim
to become one of the world's top 10 research universities. Center for
the Advancement of Research and Education Exchange Networks in
Asia (CAREN ) was established in 2014 as one of the actions for the
target. It will channel many internationalization efforts at OU, which
include the enhancement of student exchange programs, double
degree programs, promotion of courses given in English, and
international alumni association of OU.
Chemistry-Biology Combined Major Program (CBCMP) was initiated

in 2010 as part of the Global 30. The aim of this course is to impart
fundamental knowledge and research skills for interdisciplinary
research in chemistry and biology via small classes in English.
Intensive teaching goes hand-in-hand with laboratory practice using
modern instruments and apparatus.
Waseda is Japan’s leading university in terms of internationalization

and is number one in international students and students studying
abroad. “Why Waseda?” introduces Waseda’s learning environment,
including facts about safety, its eighteen degree programs conducted
in English and its large-scale international dorm located in the center
of Tokyo through easy to understand facts and figures. This session
presents the world befitting Waseda’s identity as Japan’s leading
institution for international study. Each section focuses on one of
Waseda’s features, its environment, its education and research.
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Tea Lunch
11:00-11:30 am 1:00 - 2:00 pm
3:30 - 4:00 pm
September 26
Time Name Event
2:00 - 3:30 Ritsumeikan University presentation and interaction SAKURA

University Science Exchange Programme
University of Venue: 1925

Tokyo/Japan
Science, In recent years Japanese universities have been actively looking to
Technology recruit more international students by putting on more English-based
Agency programs and offering generous scholarships. This session will
introduce the opportunities to earn a Bachelor's Degree in English at
Priyanka Bangia Ritsumeikan University (RU), one of Japan's top private universities.
and Hiroshi RU was founded in 1900 and has 35,000 students and boasts 13
Yoshino colleges and 19 graduate schools across four campuses. The
University was selected in 2014 for the highly competitive “Top Global
University Project” by the Japanese Government to lead the
internationalization within higher education in Japan, and currently
offers two English-medium undergraduate programs.
Since the establishment of The University of Tokyo India Office

(Bangalore) in 2012, the number of Indian students studying at
UTokyo increased from 29 to 68 (2015). However, the number of
Indian students in Japan (727 plus) is still very low compared to other
countries; China (94,399), Korea (15,777), and Nepal (10,448).
Recently, more Japanese universities, including UTokyo, began
implementing a more active student recruitment in India to encourage
young stars to continue their higher education in Japan, seeing India
as an important market with outstanding talents in various fields such
as mathematics and engineering. UTokyo promotes India-Japan
academic collaboration both at faculty and student level. Today, we
will share some recent achievements (e.g. two engineers from the
Ministry of Railway who enrolled in a Master’s program of the
Graduate School of Engineering and two SUPER30 students who will
enroll in our undergraduate programs). We will also introduce
UTokyo’s English undergraduate programs: PEAK.
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Speakers
Martin Aichmayr led the Data Center services at IBM, and brings with him a background in Physics
coupled with an MBA, and also has a PHD from the University of Cologne in the field of Future
Communication Technologies, Energy efficiency and regenerative energies. Over a career spanning over
multiple decades, Martin has been deeply involved with Green and Sustainable technologies. Notable
among these were the Heliotrop, which was first of a kind, and was followed by the plus energy concept
by the world renowned architect Rolf Disch way back in 1994. Martin was also involved in the European
Union Commissioned Green Energy Project, which was a research project to gauge the power cost of
data centers where they had to recommend energy savings potential of upto 50% via optimized cooling,
green energy utilization, uninterruptable power supply technology, consolidation and virtualization of mini
data centres of less than 10 servers up to major data centres of 10000s of servers. He is also a
seasoned writer and has authored numerous papers and articles on Green technologies. He now also
guides students on how to enter German higher education system.
Martin Aichmayr
Kala is a marketing and business development professional with over 12 years of senior experience in
the international education industry. She has worked across a range of organisations, both private and
public. These include Contact Singapore, (Ministry of Manpower, Government of Singapore) in India, IDP
Education in India and Oman, and Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) in India. As Director of
Konnect Konsultants, she works with institutions of higher education and supports their international
engagement plans. Kala holds an MBA from the prestigious SPJIMR business school in India.
Kala Anand
Priyanka Bangia the Assistant Manager of Ritsumeikan India Office. After explaining the overview of RU,
she will introduce our English-medium programs with details such as application procedures, costs and
scholarships, followed by authentic voices of Indian students who are now enrolled at RU.
Priyanka Bangia
A graduate of SNDT Polytechnic (Mumbai), Bela Brahmbhatt brings over 7 years' experience of
counseling students in the field of Hospitality, Culinary and Business Management.
A successful Entrepreneur in her own right, Bela's professional experience in the hotel industry includes
Guest Relations, Front Office and Sales & Marketing. She currently plays the role of Country Head for
several Laureate Hospitality Schools – Kendall College at Chicago, USA, Les Roches International
School of Hotel Management at Marbella, Spain, Les Roches Jin Jiang International Hotel Management
School at Shanghai, China, Glion Institute of Higher Education at London and Blue Mountains
International Hotel Management School, Australia.
Bela Brahmbhatt
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Speakers
John Broadbent is a British national who holds a BA Hons in History from Durham University, an RSA
Diploma in teaching EFL to adults and an MEd Education Research in Bi-Lingualism and ESL from
Exeter University. He has more than 25 years' experience of teaching History and Economics at British A
level and National Curriculum levels in Malaysia, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Kuwait and the UK.
In addition to advising GSM on College Placement matters, John has advised the Malaysian
Government on preparing students for Higher Education and UK university placement and has monitored
the applications of Malaysia government sponsored scholars. As Regional Director for the Independent
Schools Careers Organisation (ISCO) South East Asia from 2007 to 2013, John advised staff and
students in international schools in China, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Brunei and
Indonesia, helping them to make informed career and higher education choices for colleges and
universities worldwide.
John Broadbent
Mr Tom Calder is Trade Commissioner for the Australia Trade Commission (Austrade) based at the
Australian Consulate in Mumbai.
Mr Calder oversees Austrade's Education and Training activities across South Asia encompassing India,
Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Prior to joining the Trade Commission, Mr Calder has held globally focussed roles working in private
industry and education across China, the Middle East and South East Asia.
He is a graduate of the University of Western Australia with qualifications in Commerce and Asian Studies.
Tom Calder
Jeevan has worked for nearly 20 years with young people and has also initiated and worked on
preventive programs such as adolescent mentoring. He has conducted several workshops and training
sessions for students, educators and parents. He is an expert in creating and implementing experiential
curriculum for students and adults to incrementally develop self-awareness and understanding of the
world of work. He has a Dual Masters in Mental Health Counselling and in Pastoral Ministry from Boston
College and has set up and headed career counselling cells in Mumbai schools. He is also an
experienced trainer, developing career practitioner training programs for counselors, teacher enrichment
programs and leadership development workshops.
Jeevan D’Cunha
Professor Jürgen Faust is designer, artist and scientist. In 1985, he was co-founder and lecturer of the
Kunstseminar Metzingen (now Fachhochschule Schwaebisch Hall, University of Applied Sciences). He
was appointed as a professor to the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1999, where he was dean for Integrated
Media from 2003.
Since 2006, Prof. Faust is part of the faculty at Macromedia University of Applied Sciences. He has
headed the faculty as Dean from 2008 to 2013 and was Vice-President of Research and Teaching in
personal union from 2010-2013. In 2009, he has also taken over the management of the Master's
programme Media and Design. In March 2013, Prof. Faust became the second President of
Macromedia University from the founder of Macromedia GmbH, Herbert Schmid-Eickhoff. His
appointment represents a clear internationalization strategy of the university: He initiated and
Prof. Dr. Jürgen accompanied the establishment of the 5CU Consortium (Five Continental Universities) with today 13
Faust partner universities worldwide in 2012, as well as the integration of Macromedia University into the
international university network Galileo Global Education in 2013.
Clay Hensley is Senior Director of International Strategy & Relationships at the College Board. Clay is
honored to support the aspirations and goals of educators internationally, especially within the TAISI
community. He travels extensively as he promotes the global engagement of College Board higher
education members. Clay also assists with the implementation of the Advanced Placement Program
(AP), PSAT/NMSQT and SAT within international schools. Clay presents frequently on issues impacting
international education, including international student mobility trends. Clay was awarded the annual
Distinguished Service Award by the Overseas Association for College Admissions Counseling (OACAC)
in 2013. He is an exhibiting artist, with a studio in Brooklyn, NY. He holds a BA in English literature from
Vanderbilt University in Nashville, and an MFA in painting from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Clay Hensley
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Rajesh Iyer is the Head of Migrant & International Student Banking, South Asia for National Australia
Bank. Overall, Rajesh has ~26 years of experience in banking & financial services. Prior to this, he was
with Barclays Bank, where he was Director – Customer Propositions and Chief Marketing Officer for
India, and with HSBC for 13 years, where his last role was Head of Marketing for Retail Banking &
Wealth Management in India. During his long career, Rajesh has worked across a wide array of roles
ranging from Sales & Distribution, Products & Marketing and Credit Administration & Operations, and has
led his teams to several awards – both, internal and external.
Rajesh Iyer
Lisa Jain is the Country Director of the College Board in India. In her role, she works extensively with
schools and higher education institutions across India to support implementation and use of College
Board programs. She also interacts directly with students and parents, educating them about the role of
College Board’s programs and resources in ensuring college readiness, and in the college admission
process. Lisa writes frequently on matters related to Study Abroad for leading online portals. She was
previously the Head of Business Development at an international school in Kolkata and has also worked
at UBS Investment Bank in London. Lisa completed a BSc in Industrial Economics at the University of
Warwick, UK and her MBA at the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad. She has also completed
Level II of the CFA Exam
Lisa Jain
Ganesh Kohli founded KIC (initially known as Kohli International Consultants) in 1997 as a test
preparation and college-counseling center for American education. Over the years, he has trained and
counseled over 5000 undergraduate and graduate students, who have studied at a number of
prestigious US institutions. Some of his teaching accomplishments include tutoring a student who
produced an absolute 340 score on the GRE in 2013. He has also worked at different high schools as a
teacher and college counselor. In 2010, Ganesh co-founded KIC UnivAssist in the United States with a
vision to bring American education to the world. In the last two decades, Ganesh has visited over 400 US
institutions, presented on US education at several hundred high schools and colleges in Asia and been a
regular at NAFSA and OACAC conferences, both as a participant and presenter.
Ganesh Kohli
Rohit has been the Trade & Investment Commissioner for India, for the New
South Wales Government since October 2009. Rohit has worked both in government and the private
sector over the last 21 years and prior to his current role, Rohit was Chief Representative in India for
the Mayor of London's Office and the London Development Agency (LDA).
Rohit worked for the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) in Mumbai from 2002-2007 and was
awarded the 'Global Austrader Award' in 2006. He holds a Masters of Business Administration in
Marketing.
Rohit Manchanda
Rodney Van Meter received a B.S. in engineering and applied science from the California Institute of
Technology in 1986, an M.S. in computer engineering from the University of Southern California in 1991,
and a Ph.D. in computer science from Keio University in 2006. His current research centers on quantum
computer architecture and quantum networking. Other research interests include storage systems,
networking, and post-Moore's Law computer architecture. He is now an Associate Professor of
Environment and Information Studies at Keio University's Shonan Fujisawa Campus. Dr. Van Meter is a
member of AAAS, ACM, IEEE and IPSJ.
Rodney Van Meter

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Sophia Prabhakar has an MA in Multicultural Studies from Nagoya University, Japan. Ever since 2014
she has been the Admissions Coordinator for International Programs at Nagoya University.
Sophia Prabhakar
Racquel is a recognised expert in the international education industry, with over 20 years of experience
in various aspects of business, solutions development, consulting, advisory, client services, marketing
and research with a passion to deliver real results. She has worked across Governments, Industries,
Professional Bodies, Peak Bodies and Education Providers to understand and manage stakeholder
needs, develop and deliver sustainable strategies for growth and development. She has a strong focus
on customer engagement and has designed and implemented international solutions to improve the
learning experience and employability outcomes. She has created brand value, market demand, and
uncovered opportunities to achieve exceptional industry performance. Racquel is known for her
extensive international networks, in-depth industry knowledge and setting industry standards and best
practices, forging partnerships and influencing policies to achieve shared vision and common goals.
Racquel Shroff
Priyamvada Taneja is currently the Development and Recognition Manager for India based in New Delhi.
Her work involves managing relationships with potential and existing IB schools, universities and
governments and representing the interests of the IB in India. She works closely with universities on
recognition of the IB programmes with a particular emphasis on ensuring tertiary pathways for IB
students in India. She has taught Theory of knowledge and has been a College Counsellor at national
and international schools prior to joining the IB. With 17 years of experience of working in schools with
young adults, she has attended and presented at IB workshops and conferences on university
recognition and college counselling.
Priyamvada Taneja
Coordinator for Study in Japan (India) (appointed by The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science
and Technology, Japan in October 2014).
In September 2011, Mr. Yoshino assumed the role of Director of The University of Tokyo India Office,
Prior to that, Mr. Yoshino worked for Mitsubishi Corporation (Machinery Group) for 34 years. During his
career with Mitsubishi Mr. Yoshino worked in Mumbai from 1987 to 1991 and in New Delhi from 2002 to
March 2011. He has worked for Indo-Japan collaboration projects for 25 years since May 1987. He
published a paper, “Railways in India after Independence” as part of “World Railway History” in May
2010. The book was published in Japan.
Mr. Yoshino graduated from the Department of Chemistry, School of Science, and The University of
Tokyo in 1977.
Hiroshi Yoshino
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Participants
Pranav Kothari Crystal Public School, Ahmedabad
Annie Prasanna Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Barry Phipps Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
Arnaz Ranji Edubridge International School
Roopali Suri Goldcrest International, Mumbai
Neeta Parekh JG International School, Ahmedabad
Mersedeh R. Fard Mercedes Benz International School, Pune
Elizabeth Paul NSS Hillspring International School, Mumbai
Sherry Fernandes NSS Hillspring International School, Mumbai
Deblina Chakraborty Pathwyas, Noida
Rebecca Tayade Sanjay Ghodawat International School, Kolhapur
Aakash Aaron TestRocker
Rohit Mohindra True North Learning Systems
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CAPITA SIMS Anant Ramachandran anant.ramachandran Capita SIMS is part of Capita, a leading FTSE 100
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Callido Learning Madhu Agrawal madhu Callido Learning is an education enterprise which is
LLP @callidolearning.com positioned at the intersection of technology,
creativity and pedagogy. Founded and run by ex-IB
students who have had varied international careers,
the Callido team works with experienced IB
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- Basecamp - is a completely online skill-
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Curriculum Lynn Notarainni lnotarainni@cainc.com Curriculum Associates publishes research-based,
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EdgeMakers Disha Kaushal disha@ EdgeMakers has developed a breakthrough program

edgemakers.com focused on developing Innovation, Creativity,
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State Conference credits are available from this conference
and TAISI is working with Buffalo State to offer a
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Japan Science Yuji Nishikawa yuji.nishikawa JST is a Japanese Government funding arm in the
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THE ASSOCIATION OF

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS OF INDIA

EXCELLENCE THROUGH COLLABORATION

GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR’S STRAND

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Main Conference Schedule........................................................................ 41

Main Conference Speakers........................................................................ 73

Main Conference Participants.................................................................... 82

Guidance Counsellor's Strand Schedule...................................................... 99

Guidance Counsellor's Strand Speakers..................................................... 107

Guidance Counsellor's Strand Participants................................................ 111

Conference at a Glance September

Name Venue Workshop

Cathy Fosnot Ocean View Conferrals, Gallery Walks, and Congresses:

IBO - Trapti Trivedi Salcete 2 ESS (Cat 1) (3-day workshop)

Jan Olsen Konkan Handwriting Without Tears

Kevin Bartlett Board Define, Design, Deliver, Demonstrate:

Name Venue Workshop

Ashish Trivedi Ocean View Leading a 21st Century IB World School:

NEASC Board Room 4 Chair Training Workshop

IGCSE Salcete 3 Art and Design (2-day workshop)

IGCSE Salcete 1 Global Perspectives (2-day workshop)

IBO Salcete 2 ESS (Cat 1) (3-day workshop)

Name Venue Workshop

Jennifer Abrams 1943 Having Hard Conversations

Bambi Betts 1925 No More Excuses! Must Do High Leverage Practices

Finding your Space: How to Differentiate Your School

IGCSE Salcete 3 Art and Design (2-day workshop)

IGCSE Salcete 1 Global Perspectives (2-day workshop)

IBO Salcete 2 ESS (Cat 1) (3-day workshop)

Graham Ranger Malabar Developments in CIS School Support: the New

Conference at a Glance September

6:00 - 7:00 am Yoga Poolside

7:30 - 8:00 Registration Pre-Function

8:00 - 8:30 Inauguration Ballroom Anu Monga Welcome by TAISI

8:30 - 9:55 Keynote Ballroom Ben Walden Inspirational Leadership -

9:55 – 10:25 Tea Pre-Function

10:25 – 11:20 Keynote Ballroom Siva Kumari Education for a Better

11:20 – 12:15 Keynote Ballroom Pasi Mattila How To Create The

12:15 – 12:30 Talk Ballroom Julie Booth Data Driven Decision

12:30 – 01:30 Lunch Pre-Function

12:30 – 01:30 IB School Konkan

Breakaway 1 Salcete 1 Andrew Derry Strategic Planning for

Time Event Venue Speaker Title

1:30 – 3:00 Breakaway 2 Salcete 2 Jennifer Abrams A Closer Look at Social

Breakaway 3 Salcete 3 Judith Hegedus, Linking Your Curriculum to

Breakaway 4 Konkan Nikki Woodson Hands-on Leadership

Breakaway 5 Malabar Rick Spradling Making It Happen: Finding

3:00 – 3:30 Tea Pre-Function

3:00 TAISI Board 1925

Breakaway 1 Salcete 2 Bambi Betts The 'To Don't' List for

Breakaway 2 Salcete 1 Allie Clemans Developing School Leaders

3:30 – 5:00 Breakaway 3 Malabar Deidre Fischer The Grass is Greener

Breakaway 4 Konkan Ashish Trivedi Harnessing the Potential

Time Event Venue Speaker Title

1:30 – 3:00 Breakaway 5 Ocean View Linda Duevel, International School

5:30 - 6:30 pm Wine And Pre-Function

6:00 - 7:00 pm Yoga Poolside

8:00 PM ECIS Dinner Garden View

Conference at a Glance September

Time Event Venue Speaker Title

6:00 - 7:00 am Yoga Poolside

7:30 - 8:00 Registration Pre-Function