Takeaways from an evaluation visit

I recently completed my first on-site accreditation visit as a member of an evaluation team with the Council of International Schools (CIS).  Finally getting a chance to have this experience, I now understand why so many educators consider these visits to be among the most valuable professional development experiences. They provide not only a chance…

What does Innovation look like in schools?

Growing up, I dreamed about living in the future.  I was mesmerized at the thought of living alongside the Jetsons, traveling around in flying cars and living in vertical cities.  Some of the technologies on that TV show that aired from the 1960s-1980s have now become a reality, like smart homes and robots.  Today’s present…

Achoo!!! What now?

Influenza A hit Bangkok HARD recently.  Many schools in our region reported numerous students out sick for several weeks, with hospitals reported to be at capacity.  Sadly, it even hit me.  Not one to take many days off, I kept myself at home this past Monday.  Student absences due to sickness at our school were…