ACAMIS Heads of School

Generative and collaborative Peer Learning Community for Heads of School

Being a Head of School is a super complex role. Managing people, crises, change, curriculum, parent expectations, owners, your sanity… the list goes on! Additionally it can be hard to find people who really understand what you are facing and can offer ideas and support.

Here is a place to find support and ideas that can help you through this incredibly difficult job in these uniquely challenging times.

It doesn’t matter if you have been a Head for ten minutes or ten years, a community of people in similar roles will be a great source of professional wisdom and support. We will bring together people from a similar context to share solutions, challenges and experiences, and make all our lives just a little less complex.

This community is here to provide support and connection, and offer an oasis of sanity in our crazy professional lives.

Live Session Dates/Times

All live sessions take place at 8:30am – 10:00am (China Time) on Wednesdays.

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

Wednesday 16 October 2024, 8:30am-10:00am (China Time)

Live Session 2

Wednesday 13 November 2024, 8:30am-10:00am (China Time)

Live Session 3

Wednesday 12 March 2025, 8:30am-10:00am (China Time)

Live Session 4

Wednesday 16 April 2025, 8:30am-10:00am (China Time)

Greg Smith

Greg Smith is currently the Vice President of International Schools Services, based in Shenzhen, China. He was most recently the Head of Shekou International School and has been in senior educational leadership roles. In his current role he works with a large number of schools across the Asia Pacific region in a multitude of ways. He also has a long history in working with peer learning and mentorship projects.

Ildiko Murray

Ildiko Murray is the Head of School at Changchun American International School in China. She also serves as an instructor in the IBEC Leadership program at Western University. She has been involved with the IB/CIS/WASC for over twenty years as a teacher, coordinator, workshop leader, examiner, evaluation leader, principal and now head of school. Her masters and doctoral research at the University of Toronto used IB program implementation and development as case studies. She has presented her research at various international conferences, and she is a frequent contributor to panel discussions and special focus groups.