Andy Wood brings a wealth of international experience to his role as head of school, having led schools in Dubai, Cape Town, and the Bahamas during his seventeen-year career as a school leader and thirty years in education. He joined THINK Global School following his time as the founding principal of Green School South Africa, a pioneering institution recognized for its forward-thinking, child-centered education delivered through a sustainability lens. Andy...
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Over the past 20 years, Zoe has dedicated her career to championing all children's right to a quality education by striving to empower and inspire learners from all backgrounds. Her passion for advancing social mobility and improving educational outcomes for children and young people is evident not only in her professional work but through her personal commitment as well. Now based back at home in the UK, Zoe continues to...
Read MoreAshley Silver is a founding member of THINK Global School and a firm believer that education begins with seeing the whole child: mind, body, and heart. Passionate about redefining soft skills as foundational skills, Ashley further developed THINK Global School's InsideOut Program, a curriculum focusing on the social-emotional well-being of youth and tools for self-discovery. Having collaborated with students, teachers, and administrators across 40 countries, Ashley has been instrumental in...
Read More1. Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from and what were you doing before arriving at THINK Global School? Naturally, my passions lie in the arts, in every form, I enjoy self-expression and creating. I have had the privilege of teaching music and performing arts in the UK. As a child of Nigerian immigrants, I have always been fascinated by the diversity and various cultures of the...
Read More1. Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from and what were you doing before arriving at THINK Global School? I'm originally from Melbourne, Australia. After high school, I spent quite a while at The University of Melbourne studying mathematics, literature, computer science, and creative writing; in hindsight, I was quite attached to the learning environment and maybe also delaying joining the workforce. Turns out, being an educator...
Read More1. Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from and what were you doing before arriving at THINK Global School? My name is Shasta and I call Alaska home. Alaska is a place that encourages travel and exploration and that has heavily influenced my life experiences. I attended four high schools in four years and did my first foreign exchange in Japan. The blend of education and travel...
Read More1. Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from and what were you doing before arriving at THINK Global School? I am from Alaska and was spending my time rock climbing, traveling the world, and writing books. 2. What are your favorite aspects of your job? I really enjoy being able to see experiences and watch the progression of learning in real time. It is great to be...
Read More1. Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from and what were you doing before arriving at THINK Global School? My name is Kenzie, I was born in Plymouth, MA, but I have lived in 5 states and eight cities in the USA, including New Hampshire, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Illinois. I have lived the past four years in Quito, Ecuador, where I was a science teacher and...
Read More1. Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from and what were you doing before arriving at THINK Global School? I am from Barnsley, a small mining town in South Yorkshire in the north of England. The area is full of natural beauty, where you are never further than a short stroll from farms, forests, or moorland. Before joining TGS, I spent six years teaching internationally, first at...
Read More1. If you could make one major change to global education, what would it be? Access to cost-free, quality education should be inclusive for all children and adolescents, regardless of their backgrounds. I wish all students could receive a free lunch every day, as well as free learning materials, health care, counseling, and transportation - not to forget about free access to well-educated teachers and a quality curriculum. Is it...
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