Furthering your school’s vision through peer learning
Shanghai Community International School (SCIS) enrolled a team of educators in last year’s Global Citizenship
Aspiring Senior Leaders - Getting Promoted
Generative and collaborative Peer Learning Community for Aspiring Leaders
This community is designed exclusively for educators that have either recently gone for a senior leadership position and didn’t get it or are planning to apply for senior leadership positions next year. This community will be a compass, guiding you through a series of four immersive peer sharing and learning sessions, each crafted to provoke reflection, broaden perspective, and shape your trajectory towards a future brimming with leadership possibilities.
Moreover, this community will provide insider tips and strategies from experts on how to enhance your chances of promotion. Explore the key competencies and qualities that decision-makers seek in senior leaders, and learn how to showcase your strengths and unique contributions. Uncover the behaviors and attributes that can significantly boost your promotional prospects. Delve into the qualities of exceptional leaders, from fostering a collaborative culture to driving innovation and change. Through engaging discussions provoked by expert presentations, you’ll broaden your perspective, gain invaluable insights into the recruitment process and cultivate attributes that will elevate your professional trajectory.
Live Session Dates/Times
All live sessions take place at 17:00 – 18:30 (China Time) on Tuesdays.
Live Session 1
October 14, 2024 Tuesday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)
Live Session 1
October 14, 2024 Tuesday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)
Live Session 1
October 14, 2024 Tuesday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)
Live Session 1
October 14, 2024 Tuesday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)
Live Session 1
Tuesday 18 February 2025, 17:00-18:30 (China Time)
Live Session 2
Tuesday 4 March 2025, 17:00-18:30 (China Time)
Live Session 3
Tuesday 18 March 2025, 17:00-18:30 (China Time)
Live Session 4
Tuesday 15 April 2025, 17:00-18:30 (China Time)
Michael Iannini
Michael Iannini is ACAMIS’s Leadership Development Facilitator, a Search Associates Partner supporting its members in China to improve Recruitment, Induction, and Retention of Overseas Teachers, and a Council of International Schools (CIS) Affiliated Consultant with the following areas of expertise:
• Appraisal and Professional Development
• Leadership Training
• School Governance
• Strategic Planning
Michael’s first book, Hidden in Plain Site: Realizing the Full Potential of Middle Leaders, is the foundation for all his leadership development work. Since writing this book he launched www.middleleader.com where he is regularly posting articles on school leadership and interviews with school leadership influencers.
Sarah Tortolano
Sarah Tortolano is an experienced educational leader within the international scene, who is hugely passionate about supporting and mentoring individuals in striving to reach their personal and professional goals. Currently based in Shanghai, Sarah has previously been Head of Wellbeing in a highly reputable school in Dubai where she implemented and drove a wellness curriculum, that was observed and recognized for the positive impact on the community by the local educational government. Sarah moved to China in 2021 and has been promoted within the organisation multiple times. She is now the Head of Pastoral Care for one of the larger campuses in Shanghai. Sarah has overcome numerous barriers and challenges to get to where she is and believes in sharing successful strategies with others.
PeerSphere Communities have been a fantastic addition to professional learning for schools and educators.
- Planning and Evaluating Professional Development Community Member
I am getting a lot of good insights and ideas from other schools. My school is new so it's helpful to know what more established schools are doing.
- Safeguarding Community Member
I felt that with the experience of people in the community, I am more equipped with my role.
- Athletics Directors Community Member
I have been able to learn from others that have so much knowledge and learn how other schools work.
- Learning Support Specialists (Inclusion) Community Member
Register for yourself or your colleagues!
Want to learn more about the experience of being in a PeerSphere community?
Check out how this works 👇
Book a free consultation today
Don’t see what you are looking for here?
Check out our full list of more than 60 communities available to you and your school:
Sphere Stories
Stories and ideas of how to harness the power of Peer Learning from our hosts and members.
Why a teaching & learning leader uses peer learning for PD
Richard Driscoll, the Academic Deputy Principal at Shenzhen College of International Education (SCIE) in China,
How a Grassroots Leader has Emerged from the Lab Technicians PLN
When You Chen from the Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) joined the lab technicians peer
Huddle Up: a PeerSphere collaboration to enhance peer learning for 2023/24
PeerSphere founders Michael Iannini and Ewen Bailey are doing everything they can to maximize the
Get inspired, get connected, and get ahead with us!
Keep In Touch
Get inspired, get connected, and get ahead with us!
© Peer Sphere. All Rights Reserved 2023
© Peer Sphere. All Rights Reserved 2023