7 Questions with Leaders in the Education Sector

Name: William Mott

Current title: Head of School

Current organisation: Providence Christian Academy

Currently the head of school, have been the head of two other schools; consultant; adjunct professor, author of three books, the latest, Healthy Boards, Successful Schools: The Impact of Governance and Leadership on Independent and Faith-Based Schools.

Name: Ivonne Casco de Vasquez

Current title: High School Principal

Current organisation: International School Tegucigalpa

I have been in education for the last 30 years. Bachelors in Bilingual Ed and a Masters in Educational Psychology. Married 25 years and I have 1 son and 1 daughter. I enjoy learning, cooking, traveling with family and serving my community through the church I attend.

Name: Timothy Makin

Current title: Principal

Current organisation: Westgate Christian School

I am in my third year as the principal of Westgate Christian School, and I am in my fifth year of education. I am in the midst of earning a second master's degree focused in education.

Name: Nichole Perez

Current title: Principal

Current organisation: St. Paul Lutheran School

18+ years in education in all levels EC-12. Head administrator for 6 years. Experience teaching math, science, tech, religion, history. BA in Secondary Education - Mathematics and MEd in Educational Administration.

Name: Mark B. Tan

Current title: Principal

Current organisation: Kaitaia Abundant Life School

The Far North of New Zealand is home and has always been so. I married my Primary-school sweetheart as soon as I could and together we have 2 children who are raised in a brilliant environment surrounded by beaches, bush and whanau.
Have taught locally and overseas, publicly and privately, 5 year olds through to teenagers to young adults. In my 7th year as an Area School Principal and focused on bringing the best out of our students and staff.

Name: Leander Kock-Akerman

Current title: Co-founder and Teacher

Current organisation: CFCI BC@The Vaal

I am a co-founder of CFCI BC@The Vaal, which has successfully been operating since 2014. The purpose of the Bible College (BC) is to equip the saints for their ministry. The BC is a word Kachin, ministry-based BC that assists students how to apply, practically, i.e. in terms of ministry, the principles taught at the BC. I am also a practising attorney and founder/director of a legal practice, as well as a director of a company that focuses on empowerment to the youth.

Name: Guy Higashi

Current title: Director, Online and Graduate Programs

Current organisation: New Hope Christian College

Served as President of Pacific Rim Christian College Hawaii and New Hope Christian College. Guy was the Program Director for the Master of Arts in Formational Leadership with Lancaster Bible College and Capital Seminary. He continues with work with LBC/Capital but is currently the Director of Online and Graduate Programs at New Hope Christian College.

Name: Anupam Yunas

Current title: Principal & Managing Director

Current organisation: GRACE SCHOOL

I'm a passionate teacher, learner and a friend raiser. Born in India, studied in the US and am currently working at Grace School.

Name: Christopher Shannon

Current title: Headmaster

Current organisation: LCC- Lower Canada College

Head of school @ LCC since 2005, Head of Stanstead College from 1999-2005. Teacher/Administrator @ Appleby College 1985-1999. MEd. Educational Admin., Brock University, MA, Université de Geneve, BA, Queens University.

Name: Andrew Barnum

Current title: Designer Educator Songwriter

Current organisation: Barnum Group P/L

Andrew Barnum is an experienced Designer, Educator-Academic and Songwriter. He lectures in Design at JMC Academy and Macleay College. He is the former Head of School of Billy Blue College of Design. Currently a PhD candidate at UTS exploring 'Conditions for Australian Songwriters.'

Name: David Coaché

Current title: Executive Headteacher/ CEO

Current organisation: Bengeworth Trust

Over twenty years as a teacher, leader and Headteacher in a range of school contexts in London and The Midlands. Currently leading the growth of a newly established education trust to increase excellence through collaboration.

Name: Dr. Chrissie Sorenson

Current title: Head of School / Exec. Board

Current organisation: Bavarian International School gAG

Dr. Chrissie Sorenson is the Head of School (since 2014) and Executive Board (since 2017) of the Bavarian International School (BIS). The school, with campuses in Haimhausen (District of Dachau) as well as Munich-Schwabing, has 1,150 students from 61 nations.
The product of an international family herself, Dr. Sorenson (German/American) has an accomplished career in education. She founded the International School of Monterey, in California and headed the Dresden International School in Germany. In an honorary capacity, she is President of the Academy for International School Heads (AISH) and Board Member of the Rotary Club of Munich-Königsplatz.
A committed and passionate swimmer, Dr. Sorenson is also the coach of the BIS Lions Swim Team. She is a mother of three, speaks German fluently, and lives by the motto, "Where there is a will, there is a way!”