Dr. Nicole Bien is Chief Schools Officer at the International Baccalaureate (IB). She is responsible for delivering services to the global network of IB schools including educator professional development, school authorisation, evaluation, and implementation excellence. Since joining the IB in 2016, Nicole has also served as Global Director of Learning and Teaching. After a career […]| K12 Digest
An Odyssey in Education Nick Alchin’s journey in education began in 1993 at a state school in the United Kingdom. He recalls, “It was a truly comprehensive school with a catchment area covering the ‘dreaming spires’ of Oxford and some very socially deprived areas, and a terrific place to begin what has turned out to […]| K12 Digest
Olli-Pekka Heinonen became Director General of the IB in 2021. Previously, from 2017, he was Director General of the Finnish National Agency for Education. Mr. Heinonen was Minister of Education and Science (1994-1999); Minister of Transport and Communication (1999-2002) and a Member of Parliament (1995-2002) in Finland. From 2002-2012, he was Director of Yle, the […]| K12 Digest
Nick Johnstone’s journey in education spans over three decades, encompassing diverse experiences across multiple states and sectors, with a particular emphasis on regional and rural schools. As he reflects on his career path, Nick shares, “My motivation for pursuing a career in education leadership is deeply rooted in my faith, a passion for developing and […]| K12 Digest
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Ngô Thành Nam is the Principal and Academic Director of the Elementary MOET Program at Inspire Schools, Vietnam. With an impressive career spanning various educational roles, he has made significant contributions to the academic landscape. Formerly the Head of Educational Technology Department and Deputy Head of Primary Department at Nguyen Hoang Education Group, Nam has […]| K12 Digest