7 Questions with Leaders in the Education Sector
Read insights and thoughts on leadership from Leaders in the Education Sector around the world.
Thank you to the amazing leaders in the Education Sector who have answered our 7 questions so far, we hope you find their answers helpful for you in your leadership journey!
7 Questions with William Mott
Name: William Mott
Current title: Head of School
Current organisation: Providence Christian Academy
Currently the head of school, have been the head of two other schools; consultant; adjunct professor, author of three books, the latest, Healthy Boards, Successful Schools: The Impact of Governance and Leadership on Independent and Faith-Based Schools.
7 Questions with Ivonne Casco de Vasquez
Name: Ivonne Casco de Vasquez
Current title: High School Principal
Current organisation: International School Tegucigalpa
I have been in education for the last 30 years. Bachelors in Bilingual Ed and a Masters in Educational Psychology. Married 25 years and I have 1 son and 1 daughter. I enjoy learning, cooking, traveling with family and serving my community through the church I attend.
7 Questions with Timothy Makin
Name: Timothy Makin
Current title: Principal
Current organisation: Westgate Christian School
I am in my third year as the principal of Westgate Christian School, and I am in my fifth year of education. I am in the midst of earning a second master's degree focused in education.
7 Questions with Nichole Perez
Name: Nichole Perez
Current title: Principal
Current organisation: St. Paul Lutheran School
18+ years in education in all levels EC-12. Head administrator for 6 years. Experience teaching math, science, tech, religion, history. BA in Secondary Education - Mathematics and MEd in Educational Administration.
7 Questions with Mark B. Tan
Name: Mark B. Tan
Current title: Principal
Current organisation: Kaitaia Abundant Life School
The Far North of New Zealand is home and has always been so. I married my Primary-school sweetheart as soon as I could and together we have 2 children who are raised in a brilliant environment surrounded by beaches, bush and whanau.
Have taught locally and overseas, publicly and privately, 5 year olds through to teenagers to young adults. In my 7th year as an Area School Principal and focused on bringing the best out of our students and staff.
7 Questions with Leander Kock-Akerman
Name: Leander Kock-Akerman
Current title: Co-founder and Teacher
Current organisation: CFCI BC@The Vaal
I am a co-founder of CFCI BC@The Vaal, which has successfully been operating since 2014. The purpose of the Bible College (BC) is to equip the saints for their ministry. The BC is a word Kachin, ministry-based BC that assists students how to apply, practically, i.e. in terms of ministry, the principles taught at the BC. I am also a practising attorney and founder/director of a legal practice, as well as a director of a company that focuses on empowerment to the youth.
7 Questions with Guy Higashi
Name: Guy Higashi
Current title: Director, Online and Graduate Programs
Current organisation: New Hope Christian College
Served as President of Pacific Rim Christian College Hawaii and New Hope Christian College. Guy was the Program Director for the Master of Arts in Formational Leadership with Lancaster Bible College and Capital Seminary. He continues with work with LBC/Capital but is currently the Director of Online and Graduate Programs at New Hope Christian College.
7 Questions with Anupam Yunas
Name: Anupam Yunas
Current title: Principal & Managing Director
Current organisation: GRACE SCHOOL
I'm a passionate teacher, learner and a friend raiser. Born in India, studied in the US and am currently working at Grace School.
7 Questions with Christopher Shannon
Name: Christopher Shannon
Current title: Headmaster
Current organisation: LCC- Lower Canada College
Head of school @ LCC since 2005, Head of Stanstead College from 1999-2005. Teacher/Administrator @ Appleby College 1985-1999. MEd. Educational Admin., Brock University, MA, Université de Geneve, BA, Queens University.
7 Questions with Andrew Barnum
Name: Andrew Barnum
Current title: Designer Educator Songwriter
Current organisation: Barnum Group P/L
Andrew Barnum is an experienced Designer, Educator-Academic and Songwriter. He lectures in Design at JMC Academy and Macleay College. He is the former Head of School of Billy Blue College of Design. Currently a PhD candidate at UTS exploring 'Conditions for Australian Songwriters.'
7 Questions with David Coaché
Name: David Coaché
Current title: Executive Headteacher/ CEO
Current organisation: Bengeworth Trust
Over twenty years as a teacher, leader and Headteacher in a range of school contexts in London and The Midlands. Currently leading the growth of a newly established education trust to increase excellence through collaboration.
7 Questions with Dr. Chrissie Sorenson
Name: Dr. Chrissie Sorenson
Current title: Head of School / Exec. Board
Current organisation: Bavarian International School gAG
Dr. Chrissie Sorenson is the Head of School (since 2014) and Executive Board (since 2017) of the Bavarian International School (BIS). The school, with campuses in Haimhausen (District of Dachau) as well as Munich-Schwabing, has 1,150 students from 61 nations.
The product of an international family herself, Dr. Sorenson (German/American) has an accomplished career in education. She founded the International School of Monterey, in California and headed the Dresden International School in Germany. In an honorary capacity, she is President of the Academy for International School Heads (AISH) and Board Member of the Rotary Club of Munich-Königsplatz.
A committed and passionate swimmer, Dr. Sorenson is also the coach of the BIS Lions Swim Team. She is a mother of three, speaks German fluently, and lives by the motto, "Where there is a will, there is a way!”