About this event
Join the International Schools Network for our live CPD event on how schools can represent their values and ethics by living their Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) statements. Recommended for all school staff, this event focuses on ethical questions surrounding DEIJ implementation in international schools.
A series of talks from 5 leading experts, will provide insights and demonstrate concrete actions and successful strategies for how to live by school mission statements, how to actively recruit diverse and representative teaching staff and provide examples of how to make space to have open and sensitive conversations regarding DEIJ and adopt genuinely inclusive practices.
A cohesive school vision is needed to embrace DEIJ and empower all school staff, subsequently, this creates the environment we want for our young people.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts and peers and bring tangible DEIJ initiatives to your school.
Sign up now to be part of this CPD experience.
Certification will be sent to you upon completion of the event.
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Our speakers
A veteran international school educator, Dr. Winnard has been a head of school for 19 years. After teaching and administrator positions in the UK, Bahrain, Doha, Manila, and Sao Paulo, he moved into school leadership. He founded the first IB World School in Sudan, where he served for 12 years. He then spent seven years as Head of the American School of Rio de Janeiro, where he led the school’s transition from traditional American school overseas to a two-campus IB World Continuum School. As a school leader, researcher and consultant, he works with communities to explore ways in which international schools can re-vision, articulate and implement bold visions of serving their students with fidelity in a world of evolving challenges, threats and opportunities. Dr. Winnard has a deep professional and academic interest in the ways in which international schools can recruit and retain the best leaders and teachers for their communities. He holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California and an MA in Educational Administration from Michigan State University.
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice | International Schools Services
Joel is an international education leader and lifelong learner dedicated to advancing anti-racism and DEIJ practices. With over 20 years in education, he has worked at Cebu International School, International School of Beijing, International School of Brussels, and The International School of Kuala Lumpur.
Joel contributed as a team evaluator for NEASC and CIS accreditation visits, advised the CIS Board Committee on Inclusion, and was part of The International Educator's Editorial Team. He supports school leadership in fostering systemic change in DEIJ.
Joel teaches DEIJB courses at The Principals Training Center and International Schools Services, and facilitates the DEIJ Certificate Program at AIELOC with SUNY.
IBDP Psychology Teacher, CAS Coordinator, DP Grade-Level Leader
International School of London Qatar
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Co-founder of Psychwise
With over 20 years of experience in international education, Abena is a values-driven educator who's passionate about teen and adult wellbeing. Through a DEIJ (diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice) lens, Abena promotes evidence-based approaches. These aim to support learners and educators in overcoming perceived obstacles to their goals.
Abena maintains that we can all thrive and spread positivity throughout our communities, beginning with educating ourselves on DEIB at every opportunity.
Representative for The Day
Matt Bosica has been with The Day since February 2023. He began a new role this summer as Education Consultant working with new schools across the world to acquire The Day so they can build digital literacy and improve students' reading for pleasure. He is a 4th year part-time PhD candidate in Communication and Media at the University of Liverpool. He has a particular interest in how improved electoral literacy can impact young voters and global politics.
Head of School at VERSO International School
Ryan is an experienced educational leader with a demonstrated history of working in the education sector (20 years).
Ryan is skilled in K-12 Educational Leadership, DEIJ, Systems Thinking, Curriculum Design, Educational Business and Finance, Design Thinking, and Innovation.
Strong Leadership professional with a Master’s Degree focused in Education from the University of Toronto and currently working on an Educational Doctorate from the University of Western Ontario.
Educational Leader/Consultant
Juan Jacobs Sheblak is a distinguished educational leader with 16 years of experience, renowned for integrating student voices into education. Committed to student-centered learning, he champions personalized, differentiated, and authentic teaching methods.
As a leader of color at an international school, his upbringing in apartheid-era South Africa profoundly influences his dedication to diversity and inclusion.
Drawing from the anti-apartheid movement, Sheblak strives to create an equitable school environment where fairness and justice prevail. He focuses on intersectionality to ensure every community member feels valued and heard, making him a key figure in innovative educational practices.
Paul Moore-Bridger
Head of Theory of Knowledge at BIS Ho Chi Minh City.
Paul Moore-Bridger is Head of Theory of Knowledge at BIS Ho Chi Minh City. He has been a teacher and head of department for over twenty years in a wide variety of secondary schools including inner city comprehensives, small-island community schools, elite independent schools and prisons. Before moving to Vietnam in 2023 with his family he was Head of Philosophy at King Edward's School, Birmingham and co-founder of the Association of Philosophy Teachers (APT).
What can you expect to take away from this session?
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An awareness of the challenges of implementing DEIJ in international schools.
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An clear understanding of latest research into the benefits of DEIJ for all stakeholders.
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Practical strategies for gaining the support of school boards and parents.
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Examples of effective DEIJ practice in international school settings.
Sponsoring this event: The Day
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Since 2011 The Day has been turning news into lessons and is recognised for its integrity, balance and quality. Today it is a leading provider of life skills resources and training for teachers. It has a paying readership of 900 schools using digital subscriptions to teach nearly 1m students per day -- the largest audience of any news brand in the UK in its age group. Its content was endorsed by the UK’s Department for Education during the Covid epidemic. It is independent of all media groups and writes all its own content.​​
Your agenda
Claire King
Community Manager at ISN
09.00am BST | 12.00pm GST | 4.00pm SST
Welcome and introduction
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Session 1: Words into action: why schools struggle to meet the ethical challenge of living their mission in all that they do.
Dr. Nigel Winnard
Experienced Head of School and DEIJ Leader
09.05am BST | 12.05pm GST | 4.05pm SST
Session 2: Diversity matters: creating learning spaces where everyone belongs.
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Matthew Bosica
Business Development Executive for The Day
09.20am BST | 12.20pm GST | 4.20pm SST
Session 3: Panel of DEIJ experts: Practical examples of effective DEIJ in international schools.
09.30am BST | 12.30pm GST | 4.30pm SST
Joel Jr Llaban
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice | International Schools Services
Ryan Persaud
Head of School at VERSO International School
Abena Baiden
IBDP Psychology Teacher, CAS Coordinator, DP Grade-Level Leader at International School of London Qatar, Co-founder of Psychwise
Juan Jacobs Sheblak
Educational Leader/Consultant
End of event
10.00am BST | 1.00pm GST | 5.00pm SST
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