Diversity and Inclusion Challenges for Leaders of International Schools. This item is unavailable.Diversity and Inclusion Challenges for Leaders of International Schools

Leaders of international schools face complex challenges when it comes to facilitating diversity and inclusion within their communities. With students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds, school leaders must create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. This challenge is increased by various cultural expectations, differing educational norms, and the need to balance global perspectives within local communities. Effective leadership in these schools requires a better understanding of the diverse needs of the community, a commitment to equity, and the ability to implement policies and practices that promote inclusion across all levels of the school environment. Diversity and Inclusion Challenges for Leaders of International Schools offers solutions for academic leaders to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion within their schools. Through examples from international schools and educational platforms, it examines the challenges faced by educators across various cultures and communities. This book covers topics such as discrimination, student protection, and educational policy and reform, and is a useful resource for policymakers, educators, sociologists, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

Megel R. Barker, with 28 years of educational experience, is a distinguished leader in international education. Currently serving as the Head of Middle School at TASIS England, his career reflects a commitment to innovation and excellence. Born in Jamaica, Megel began his journey in International Education as a mathematics teacher and IGCSE coordinator at AL Sahwa Schools in Muscat. His passion for education transcended borders, leading him to become the Middle School Principal at ABA Oman International School. During this time, he also served as the Middle Years Programme (MYP) coordinator for six years. He currently reviews books for Corwin Publishing, serves as an assessor for the NPQH qualification and is an AAIE Fellow. He is also the founder of the podcast: Your Book, Your Story which provides a platform for newly published authors to share their experiences. Megel's academic achievements include a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, and his research on the impact of COVID-19 on middle leaders underscores his dedication to the field. He has presented at global conferences, sharing insights on student agency and ethical leadership. As an ASCD Ambassador for Oman, he promoted collaboration in education. He is currently the Chief Academic Officer at Education Solutions International, a philanthropic organisation providing professional development of teachers in Jamaica, and Chair of the Education Task Force at Jamaica Middle East Diaspora. Outside his career, Megel is a father of four, a scrabble enthusiast, and a lifelong learner. Megel Barker's leadership and commitment to education inspire positive change on a global scale.

Liam Hammer is an experienced and highly accomplished educator with education qualifications from institutions in the UK, Australia and the USA. He boasts over 25 years of international teaching and leadership experience across several continents using the International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge International Examinations (IGCSE), and the International Primary (IPC) and International Middle Years Curricula (IMYC). Currently Liam is the Head of School at the International School of Lusaka in Zambia. He is also an examiner, curriculum writer, and workshop leader for the IB and does school authorization visits for the IB, Council of International Schools (CIS) and New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). His research interests center around the structural inequities in international education and he has presented at a number of conferences on the issue of split salaries on the basis of passports. Outside of education Liam enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and playing golf.