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 school and many others across the region. Engaging with her on topics close to my heart is always a privilege – her wisdom, clarity, and deep understanding of leadership and school improvement bring real value to every conversation.

I was also happy to meet Feriha Ramadan, an education leader with a truly global perspective whose experience in Asia and Europe demonstrates a strong dedication to student wellbeing and meaningful improvement. She has demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusion, equity, and purposeful leadership through her work with ADEK and her contributions to NEASC, CIS, and IB accreditation. It was a quick but inspiring networking opportunity.