Kalyan Balaven is an educator, writer, and leader with a deep commitment to fostering inclusive and globally-minded communities. Serving as the Head of School at Dunn School, he emphasizes international education and the development of well-rounded students. Kalyan is the host of the Whole Student Podcast, where he explores questions of belonging, community, and purpose. […]| K12 Digest
Marwa Elgezery is the Founding Head of Sakura International School, a role she took on in April after a distinguished seven-year tenure as the K-12 principal at Kansai International School. With extensive experience guiding schools through IB continuum authorization and CIS accreditation, Marwa is a reflective practitioner deeply committed to strategic planning, educational leadership, and […]| K12 Digest
Dr. Nkechi Fluker is a director and educator in the virtual learning environment in the United States. She also does work as a content writer/subject matter expert, author, and educational consultant for educators and parents. She has worked within the educational field for 18 years, with 11 years as a middle school math teacher along […]| K12 Digest
Jamie Merrill is the President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, steering one of the largest Boys & Girls Clubs organizations in the nation. Under her leadership, more than 12,000 youth are served annually across 41 Clubs in six counties. A strategic and transformational leader, Jamie brings with her more than 18 years of executive experience serving […]| K12 Digest
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Dr. Sheldon Berman, having been a superintendent across 28 school years, is currently the Co-chair of the Special Olympics National Education Leadership Network and Lead Superintendent for Social-Emotional Learning for AASA, The School Superintendents Association. He was a member of the Council of Distinguished Educators of the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development […]| K12 Digest
Dr. Sharon Jones, Ed.D is the founder and CEO of the dot Consulting and the Dottie Rose Foundation, where she creates, innovates, and implements cutting-edge technology focused on new age education. She has found her passion in education and has served as a computer science expert for the past 20 years, bridging the gap between […]| K12 Digest
Matt Topliss is an international school leader and experienced educational consultant with a demonstrated history of sustained success in educational leadership. He has completed an MA in Education and NPQH. Matt has led schools in the UK, Bahrain, Egypt, Morocco, and from August 2024, Japan. He is a Leadership Performance Coach and NPQ Assessor. Matt […]| K12 Digest
Ali was born and raised in the UK. Ali is based between the UK, Spain, and Qatar. He has served in a number of roles in international schools, such as Head of School, Director of Learning & Teaching (PreK-12), PYP/MYP/DP Coordinator, and English teacher. He is passionate about developing schools and others. Currently, he is […]| K12 Digest