What drew you to pursue the world of education? And what drew you into international education specifically?

My wife grew up in international schools in Saudi Arabia. She has frequently talked about wanting to raise our kids internationally. When it came time to look at schools for Henry, we decided to research international options. We became convinced that an international education would best align with our educational philosophies.

Please tell us about your education philosophy and your leadership style. What can your new community expect?

Creating a passion for learning, treating everyone with kindness, and the ability to think critically are the most important tools we can equip our students with to be internationally-minded citizens. I believe that it is our responsibility as educators to design a learning environment where students can pursue their creativity and interests. To accomplish this, we must invest in teachers through professional development and collaborative planning opportunities. When we give teachers the tools, they will ignite a fire in their students to thrive in their learning environment.

I love helping leaders grow. My leadership is heavy on relationship building, honest feedback, and providing opportunities to challenge people to grow with support tailored to their needs.

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What is an interesting fact, story, or reflection that you’d like to share?

I met my wife at an event with other educators. We played ‘two truths and a lie’. Below are two truths and a lie. Follow me on Twitter or send me an email with your guess about which one is a lie.

• I played Division 1 college soccer at Bradley University.
• My dissertation was titled “Closing Achievement Gaps Through Summer Instruction”.
• I played Captain von Trapp in my high school’s performance of The Sound of Music.