Women in Education Networking Series: Being 10% Braver: Harnessing the potential of women in international education Through this workshop with international school leaders, we will explore some of the ideas in the #WomenEd book 'Being 10% Braver' with Liz Free (WomenEd Global Leader, WiE SIG member and CEO International School Rheintal, Switzerland). Thinking about how […]
Women in Education Networking Series: The Realities Women Face in STEM Please watch the NOVA documentary, Picture a Scientist, prior to this discussion During our session, we'll chat about the ways that we can prepare female students for the realities of a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths). Better understanding the barriers for […]
10 November 2021 16:00 GMT Facilitated by: James Duval, Head of Lower School, Riverdale Country School, New York ECIS is excited to launch a DEIJ Dialogue Series for 2021-2022 school year. The goal of these virtual presentations is to provide a platform that will promote practices and amplify voices in service of creating more equitable […]
ECIS Women in Education Networking Series, in association with International School of Luxembourg | #ISLLoft Advice to my younger self 18 November 2021 16:00 GMT/17:00 CEST What would you tell your younger self, if you had the chance? Take a moment to reflect and perhaps these thoughts could be a springboard for inspiration! As part […]
CANversation with: Margaret Park 19 January | 07:00 GMT Facilitated by: Sarah Kupke During this CANversation, we will talk about the following: The importance of curating professional learning spaces that equip leaders to lead through an equity and justice lens How the intersection of race and gender impact women in leadership positions How those with […]
CANversation: 25 January: 15:00 GMT Jawhara Al-Thani Jawhara Al-Thani is the Head of Wellbeing and Safeguarding at Qatar Foundation. With a background in Sociology of Education and Cultural Studies, AlJawhara’s work focuses on the importance of unpacking bias and creating opportunities to develop authentic relationships with the community and context in which schools operate. In […]
#BreaktheBias A conversation with international school teachers and leaders #IWD2021 International Women's Day 08 March 2022 17.00 GMT/18.00CEST Lead: Liz Free Support: Ulrike Suwwan Claire Nuttall Shireen Ali-Khan Elizabeth Palathra Esther Mustamu-Daniels Nancy Squicciarini Imagine... a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, […]
Women in Education: Tall Poppy Syndrome 31 March | 17:00 BST “Tall Poppy Syndrome” (TPS) is a term commonly used in Australia, referring to the expectation that poppies should grow together,” said Dr. Rumeet Billan, who explored the topic extensively in a study with Thomson Reuters and Women of Influence. “If one grows too tall, […]
Women in Education Special Interest Group: Women Emerging - The Expedition Podcast 12 October 2022 09:00 (London) About this session 24 women from across the world, of all ages, with wildly different life stories are setting off on a virtual Expedition over 24 weeks to find an approach to leadership that resonates with women. Our […]
Advice to my younger self 10 January 2023 16:00 (London) Facilitated by: Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini This event is a collaboration with ECIS Women in Education Special Interest Group & the #ECISStudio. What would you tell your younger self if you had the chance? Be kinder to yourself? Follow your passion? Embrace your mistakes? Take a moment […]
Women in Education Special Interest Group: International Women's Day: #EmbraceEquity 06 March 17:00 London Time #EmbraceEquity Forging gender equity isn't limited to women solely fighting the good fight. Allies are incredibly important for the social, economic, cultural, and political advancement of women. This session will celebrate the contribution of women, as we do every year, […]
Women in Education Special Interest Group: Successful Leadership Transitions 20 March 16:00 (London) Session Description As a woman in leadership, transitioning into a leadership role in a new school is complex. There are many factors to consider from the moment that you receive the offer through your first few months in the new position. In […]
Women in Education Community Conversation: Importance of Creating Gender Equality in the Workplace 04 May | 16:00 (London) About this session This thought-provoking session will bring together inspiring female and male international school educators to share their perspectives, examine the impact and value that female educators can have, and the importance of creating gender […]
Advice to my younger self (AM session) 24 January 2024 10:00-11:00 (London) Facilitated by: Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini PLEASE NOTE: The timing of this event is designed to best accomodate those in Asian timezones. If you prefer an afternoon session, this event also takes place on 28 February, 16:00-17:00. This event is a collaboration with ECIS Women […]
ECIS Mentoring Virtual Series September, November, January, & May All timings are listed in LONDON time Mentoring is the act of one individual sharing their knowledge, skills and experience, to help another person to develop and grow. This can either be professional or personal growth. A mentor can support with a number of aspects of […]
Advice to my younger self 28 February 2024 16:00 -17:00 (London) Facilitated by: Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini This event is a collaboration with ECIS Women in Education Special Interest Group & the Middle Leader Cafè. What would you tell your younger self if you had the chance? Be kinder to yourself? Follow your passion? Embrace your mistakes? […]
