Each school year I choose a single word to guide my focus and intention. This year, that word is Water. Universal, life-giving, and endlessly adaptable, water reminds me that neither life nor leade…

How do you build capacity in your school? How do you grow professional learning? At Nishimachi International School we believe that a school’s greatest catalyst for innovation and growth is its peo…

As I head into the final weeks of writing my dissertation, I find myself looking back, not just at the intense work I’ve done recently, but further back, nearly two decades ago, when I completed my Master’s. I remember the sense of accomplishment, the exhaustion, and the curiosity about what came next. My Master’s focused on developing a sustainable leadership model, framed around…

I’m not a seasoned surfer, but I’ve had the thrill of riding waves in a few places around the world. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the secret to a great ride lies in keeping the mome…

As we come out of Fall Break, I find myself reflecting on the idea of work-life harmony.In education, the concept of “harmony” over “balance” feels particularly relevant. Teachers and leaders don’t…