Simon joins the Australian International School Malaysia with many years’ experience in senior educational leadership roles, working in both the government and independent sectors in Australia, the UK and around the world.

 

Simon firmly believes that as educators, parents and citizens we must settle for nothing less than a rigorous education which brings out the best in everyone, promotes curiosity and the joy of discovery, and propels our students forward into a lifetime of learning. He is proud to lead a dynamic team of educators at AISM who are committed to nurturing our students as engaged, critical, creative and independent learners, who are good listeners, resilient, committed to excellence, open-minded, healthily skeptical, ethical and responsible.

 

Prior to his appointment at AISM Simon was an educational consultant, Director of Teaching and Learning for one of Sydney’s top independent schools, and Regional Principal for one of the world’s largest global schools. He is a keen sportsman, particularly enjoying racket sports such as badminton, table-tennis and squash, and is an avid reader, theatre-goer and learner.

 

Leigh is a visible learner who radiates passion and pride towards the Australian International School Malaysia (AISM). Having been a member of the community for many years, Leigh knows the importance of developing positive relationships with students, parents and staff. She is proud to be part of a team that delivers a rigorous and modern curriculum, prioritising the learning growth of each individual at AISM.

 

An experienced educational leader and teacher, Leigh believes that the cornerstones of educational excellence are curiosity, creativity and resilience. As a qualified Mindfulness Coach at AISM, she strives to equip all students with a positive mindset and higher order thinking skills to empower them to thrive in life.

 

James has taught and led learning at schools in Malaysia and Australia, across a range of curriculums, including HSC, ACARA, IGCSE, IBDP, QCA and BSSS. This includes a previous nine-year tenure at AISM from 2007 to 2016. James is a Visible Learning enthusiast and he also has a passion for World Scholar’s Cup and Model United Nations. James places relationships at the centre of his practice and has a keen interest in the pastoral care and development of every student. For his previous work in international affairs, James was acknowledged with the award of Young Australian of the Year 2003 (QLD) and Gold Coast Young Citizen of the Year 2002.