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Educator Spotlight: Dr. Ricardo Vieira
At the 2026 ISS Toronto job fair, the ISS team had the joy of supporting a fantastic group of candidates. We're excited to introduce you to some of them in this Educator Spotlight series! International education is built on the stories, hopes, and the beautifully...
An Invitation to Reimagine Recruitment as a Sustained Intentional Practice
Diversity Collaborative | May 5, 2026 | 8:00–9:00 AM (New York time)What if leadership recruitment in international schools was not just a process—but an intentional, sustained practice? The Diversity Collaborative invites you to our upcoming community session focused...
Momentum and Renewal at Vientiane International School: A Conversation with Andy Ferguson and Beth Overby
At Vientiane International School (VIS) in Laos, the past year has been one of steady progress and renewed focus. Under the leadership of Head of School Andy Ferguson, the community has been continuing to strengthen its direction while building on the resilience that...
Leadership in Action at the International School of Stavanger: A Conversation with Simon Gillespie
Midway through his first year as Director of the International School of Stavanger, Simon Gillespie has been reflecting on the realities of stepping into leadership at a well established international school. Recently, Pauline O’Brien, Director of Global Recruitment...
Leadership Spotlight: Andreas Koini
ISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Director search for the International School of Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Congratulations to Andreas Koini for being offered and accepting the position, beginning August 2027! Andreas is currently in his...
Listening, Learning, and Leading at Legacy School, Bangalore: A Conversation with Frank Braccia and Nidhi Udani
For Frank Braccia, the first months as Head of School at Legacy School in Bangalore have been shaped by a simple principle: listen first. After stepping into the role following the departure of two senior leaders, Frank focused his early weeks on understanding the...
From Search to Strategy: A Conversation with Liz Gale and Maria Chung at UNIS Hanoi
Leadership transitions in international schools rarely end with the appointment itself. The more interesting story often begins afterwards, as new leaders take time to understand their communities, build trust and begin shaping the future direction of the school. ...
Checking in with Maya Nelson and Zeb Johnson: Leadership Continuity at Jakarta Intercultural School
Leadership transitions in international schools are rarely single moments. More often they form part of a longer story of leadership development, succession planning and partnership. At Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS), that story has continued to evolve over...