Curriculum Vitae
thinker, school leader,
learner & dad
An experienced teacher, instructional coach, curriculum coordinator, teacher trainer, curriculum writer, principal. and education consultant. Currently serving as whole school Deputy Head of School at Tokyo International School.
Core Competencies
Learning Leadership Transformational Leadership Thinking Culture
Assessment As Learning Inquiry Based Learning Technology
Learner Agency Personalized Learning Understanding
Leadership Experience
Deputy Head of School at Tokyo International School 2019 - 2022
Led the teaching, learning, curriculum & assessment school wide. Oversee marketing, admissions, accreditation, and the education budget
Primary School Principal at Tokyo International School 2015 - 19
Led learning innovation and managed day-to-day operations of the elementary section PreK to G5
Primary Years Program Coordinator at United Nations International School 2012 - 15
Led the development of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment of the elementary school section. Discovery to Grade 5
Primary Years Program Coordinator at Tokyo International School 2009 - 12
Led the development of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment of the elementary school section. Pre K to Grade 5
Primary Years Program Coordinator at Concordian International School 2007 - 09
Led the development of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment of the elementary school section. Nursery to Grade 5
Lead Teacher / Instructional Coach at The Aga Khan Academy 2003 -07
Led the development of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment of the upper elementary school section.
Director of Learning at American International School Lagos 2022 - present
Lead the teaching, learning, curriculum & assessment school wide.
Leadership Certificate at Academy of International School Heads - in progress
Education & Training
Being a Mission Focused School Leader, Creating a Positive Culture of Governance, Aligning Mission Vision and Finances
Cert in International School Leadership at The Principals Training Center, 2014 - 18
Creating an Effective School, Leadership & Team Dynamics, Instructional Supervision & Evaluation, Assessment Leadership
PGCE in Leadership & Management at University of Derby, 2014 - 15
Developing Leadership Capacity & Quality Leadership & Management
Master of Arts in International Education at University of Bath, 2009 - 12
Leading International Schools,,Understanding Learners & Learning, Facilitating Accreditation, Assessment, Education in an International Context
PGCE in Education (Primary) at University of Leeds, 1994 - 95
Qualified Teacher Status
BSC (Hons) in Biology at Manchester Met. University, 1989 - 90
Applied biological sciences: environmental science, plant science, animal behaviour
Agencies & Affiliations
Evaluator at Council of International Schools 2020 - Present
Visitor at New England Association of Schools & Colleges 2019 - Present
Online Workshop Facilitator at International Baccalaureate 2014 - Present
Visiting Team Leader at International Baccalaureate 2013 - Present
Consultant at International Baccalaureate 2013 - Present
Workshop Leader at International Baccalaureate 2013 - Present
Curriculum Writer at International Primary Curriculum 2007 - 10