What if leadership wasn’t just about strategy—but about belonging? In this dynamic session for international school leaders and educators, Francesco Banchini talked about the heart of inclusive leadership: creating spaces where every voice matters, every identity is respected, and every …
How do leaders use their intelligences to navigate complexity with clarity and purpose? During his session, “Navigating through the Leadership Intelligences and Capabilities towards a Bright Future,” Mr. Francesco looked closely at the seven intelligences and how each one guides …
One of the meaningful parts of the NEASC Leadership Conference was the opportunity to speak with Margaret Garrard, COO of COBIS. Our conversation was a reminder of how much schools can grow when we stay connected to strong professional communities. …
Talking to people who are passionate about education always leaves a lasting impression. Meeting Abby McAlhaney and Kimberly Bormann from Faria Education Group was one of those times. Their honesty, enthusiasm, and real desire to help schools with smart, well-planned approaches …
A great moment at NEASC was the opportunity to connect with Beth Pfannl, Senior Leadership Search Executive at International Schools Services. Our conversation touched on the changing needs of international school leadership and the importance of finding leaders whose values …
Meeting Trillium Hibbeln, the Director of the Commission on International Education, was a meaningful moment at NEASC. Our talk showed how powerful accreditation can be when it leads to real changes in schools and learning that is focused on the …
It was a pleasure reconnecting with Darlene Fisher, International Accreditation Leader at NEASC and IB Lead Educator. Darlene has made remarkable contributions to our experiential learning conferences, and her work as a NEASC accreditor continues to support and uplift our …
It’s always a rewarding experience to connect with Helen Morgan, Head of Leadership Development & Learning at ECIS. During the NEASC Leadership Conference, they had the opportunity to reflect on the recent ECIS Conference in Baku and talk about the …
It has already been an inspiring experience to be in Boston for the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Leadership Conference 2025. Strong, human-centred leadership is crucial in our quickly evolving world, as demonstrated by the discussions, introspection, …
At GESS Dubai 2025 Conference, Francesco Banchini, Chairman of CCAAIBWS, delivered an insightful presentation titled “National to International: Leadership Lessons from UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring Report.”In his session, Mr. Francesco Banchini explored the transformative power of educational leadership in bridging …









