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5 Common Mistakes Schools Make in Teacher Professional Development and How to Fix Them
Professional development is one of the most important investments a school can make in its educators. When done well, it strengthens instruction, improves student outcomes, and supports long term growth. However, many schools struggle to see meaningful results from...
Top Skills International Schools Look for When Hiring Teachers
International schools operate in dynamic and diverse learning environments, serving students from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds. As a result, hiring decisions go beyond subject knowledge alone. International teacher recruitment focuses on...
Leadership Spotlight: Laurie McLellan
ISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Executive Director search for EARCOS in Bangkok, Thailand. Congratulations to Laurie McLellan for being offered and accepting the position, beginning August 2027! Laurie is currently the Director at Nanjing...
Introducing the ISS Professional Development Onboarding Guide: Setting Educators Up for Success
The first weeks in a new school can shape an educator’s entire experience. For international schools, where teachers are often adjusting to new cultures, curricula, and communities, onboarding is more than an introduction. It is a critical opportunity to set...
Leadership Spotlight: Jane Thompson
ISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Director search for the Berlin International School in Berlin, Germany. Congratulations to Jane Thompson for being offered and accepting the position, beginning August 2026! Previously Jane was the Head of School at the...
Leadership Spotlight: Jesse Donnelly
ISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Head of School search for the International School of Suva in Suva, Fiji. Congratulations to Jesse Donnelly for being offered and accepting the position, beginning March 2026! Jesse most recently served as the Acting...
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...