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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...

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.  ...

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...

Stepping into a Head of School role after a long serving leader brings both opportunity and responsibility. Schools carry strong traditions and expectations, and new leaders often spend their first months listening carefully to the community while beginning to shape...

ISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Director of Faculty search for the Taipei American School in Taipei, Taiwan. Congratulations to Karisti Cormier for being offered and accepting the position, beginning July 2026! Karisti currently serves as the Interim...

ISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Middle School Principal search for the Kaohsiung American School in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Congratulations to Patrick Severijns for accepting the position, beginning July 2026! Patrick currently serves as the Deputy Head of...

ISS Leadership Search was honored to support the High School Principal search for the Kaohsiung American School in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Congratulations to David Butler for being offered and accepting the position, beginning July 2026! David currently serves as the Upper...

ISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Elementary Principal search for The International School Nido de Águilas in Santiago, Chile. Congratulations to Annie Olson-Reiners for accepting the position, beginning July 2026! Annie currently serves as the...