CIS Hosts 400+ Leaders From Across China and Beyond
Canadian International School of Guangzhou
2023-04-21
On April 15 and 16, CISGZ welcomed over 400 leaders and educators from over 80 schools and companies from all over China Mainland, HKSAR, Macao, Taiwan and Mongolia for the 2023 ACAMIS Spring Leadership Conference.
The ACAMIS Board, leaders, educators and staff of ACAMIS member and non-member schools attended this prestigious conference, connecting great minds in the diverse world of international education.
The ACAMIS Board, as well as the Guangdong, Guangzhou and Panyu Education Bureau, graced the conference with their presence, including:
Mr. Steve Moody, President of ACAMIS Board Directors, Head of the International School of Tianjin
Mr. Jeffrey Stubbs, ACAMIS Board Officer, Hangzhou International School
Mr. Tom Ulmet, ACAMIS Executive Director
Dr. Howard Stribbell, ACAMIS Board Member, Head of School at CISGZ, Vice President of Canadian International Education Organization
Ms. Clare McDermott, ACAMIS Board Member, Chengdu QSI
Ms. Rachel Dent, ACAMIS Board Member, Harrow International School Beijing (attended virtually)
Bill Elman, ACAMIS Vice-President, International School Ulaan Bataar (attended virtually)
Stephen Dare, ACAMIS Treasurer, Hong Kong Academy (attended virtually)
Guests from Guangdong Provincial Department of Education, Division of Exchange and Cooperation Office
Guests from Guangzhou Municipal Education Bureau, Division of International Exchange and Cooperation Office for Hong Kong, Macao & Taiwan Affairs
Guests from Panyu District Education Bureau
Guests from Guangdong Private Education Association
Guests from Guangzhou City Private Education Association
Guests from Canadian International Education Organization
The 2023 ACAMIS Spring Leadership Conference saw a number of milestones in the history of the Association:
This is the first time that we've been able to get together as an organization for three years. The members of our 85 schools had been truly looking forward to getting together again and connecting, sharing and learning together for some time. What a good feeling it was! This year, we had about the third largest attendance we've ever had, despite the fact that 13 schools outside of China could not attend. That's about 425 attendees, including sponsors from 40 different companies. We had around 60 peer presenters covering 7-8 strands and people for the first time could cross over from one strand to another and attend any session they want.
——Mr. Tom Ulmet, ACAMIS Executive Director
Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow
The theme of this year's ACAMIS Spring Leadership Conference was ‘Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow’, which just happens to be the CISGZ motto. As a community of professionals, ACAMIS actively promotes lifelong learning and professional development for both member and non-member schools.
As we learn, we have to adapt how we lead in response to the needs of people around us. My hope is that education today will prepare us to be better at tuning in to the needs of the people around us to equip them not just for the future, but for today.
——Jane Larsson, Executive Director and Council of International Schools (CIS)
Ms. Jane Larsson delivered the Conference’s first keynote speech about shaping the future of international education, advocating for the development of socially responsible leadership.
Being a teacher for the last six years has made me realize that the hard work, dedication and the time in this job are huge and really important. And I'm a product of that.
——Marlon Devonish, Teacher and Olympic Gold Medalist
Mr. Marlon Devonish shared his story about succeeding in the face of adversity.
Over two full days, our speakers and participants shared rich insights, experiences, and innovative practices on various topics in leadership development, athletics, business, diversity, equity and inclusion, and more.
CISGZ: Connection to a Wider Community to Benefit our Learning and Teaching
As the host school of 2023 ACAMIS Spring Leadership Conference, the CISGZ community truly personified how we raise future leaders in an academically excellent and caring community.
Workshop led by Mr. Mark Quattrocchi from CISGZ: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Beyond the Classroom
The CISGZ Children’s Choir and Jazz Band dazzled our guests with their stunning performances.
At CISGZ, we prepare students for an exciting yet unknown future. With our Canadian curriculum and IB framework, we aim for our students to learn to lead with confidence, compassion and enthusiasm. They are inspired to become resilient problem-solvers who see the world with a lens of innovation. They learn today, so that they will lead tomorrow. Being a member school of ACAMIS allows CISGZ to empower our professional teaching and learning community with in-depth educational insights and ideas from a wider network of education experts.
CISGZ is grateful to ACAMIS for bestowing upon us the honor of welcoming everyone from around the country and beyond. Thank you to all our attendees for attending and supporting the 2023 Spring Leadership Conference. We can’t wait to see you all again at the next ACAMIS conference!
About ACAMIS
ACAMIS (Association of China and Mongolia International Schools) was founded in 1999. With 85 member schools and still going, ACAMIS is one of the most influential international education networks in Asia. ACAMIS provides professional development for staff, activities for students, and aim to broaden the learning opportunities for students of all ACAMIS member schools in a total program of education, especially in sports competitions and arts and culture.
www.acamis.org
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