South China Morning Post Article on Growth of International Schools- Feb 13 2014

"International education remains a growing global trend, with Asia leading the way - and it looks set to stay that way", writes Linda Yeung of the South China Morning Post on 2/13/2014.  In the article Yeung chronicles the career path of Simon Giddings, an expat, who arrived in 1997 as a young educator. Now Giddings leads the Kellett School in continued expansion. "As senior school head and deputy principal, Giddings expects more expatriate teachers to follow in his footsteps by opting for a career in international education" says Yeung.

Moving into leadership positions in an international school as an expat is sometimes tricky business if that school is in another country and culture. Giddings chose to spend the time and effort to become part of the local culture and landscape as he continued his career. Many international educators go abroad to teach a year or two (or a few) and find themselves fully engaged in international education. Sometimes the journey has included employment in various locales, with some landing that first leadership position in a totally new culture and country. Either way, the transition from educator in an international school to an administrative position can present its own challenges. Are there any that immediately come to mind as you read this posting and the original story by Yeung: http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/family-education/article/1407743/international-education-growing-global-trend-and-asia ?