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Moving beyond Rhetoric: Three ideas on how to be authentically International-Minded
This post is about moving beyond buzzwords and exploring what authentic international-mindedness really looks like in schools. It unpacks how multilingualism, intercultural understanding, and global engagement can shift from performative gestures to deeply reflective, student-driven practices. At its heart, it’s a call for courage, optimism, and action — rooted in identity, empathy, and a belief that meaningful change is still possible.
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Jun 223 min read


Collaborative Learning Design – A Third Way
I’m not sure we have to tools to design collaboratively. What I mean is – we don’t have the time, the energy, or the know-how.
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Sep 30, 20235 min read


Finding the Clay: A challenge to transformative leadership
I silently wait for the karanga. Invited to cross the atea, we make our way forward. Leaving my shoes by the door, reminders of the need...
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May 30, 20233 min read


Inspiring innovation: Start with Trust
I think the future lies in saying, “Let’s try this”, valuing the collective expertise of educators and taking informed risks.
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Apr 27, 20224 min read


Creating new collaborative spaces: Why Meetings Suck
Instead of meetings becoming a teachers gripe, I offer an opportunity to reframe hiw we meet through the lens of hui, wananga and talanoa.
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Dec 15, 20215 min read


Bridging the gap – The space between WHAT and WHY
What if we began to weave together the strands of reflection AND practice, thinking AND doing, looking backwards AND walking forward.
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Oct 8, 20214 min read


“How can I help?” – where New Amsterdam gets it wrong.
If we want to see real growth in our staff and students, we need to ask, “How can I work WITH you?”
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Sep 13, 20213 min read
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